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Layup

The layup is a high percentage shot. The difficulty comes in getting close to the basket in order to make the shot.

The layup involves a jump towards the basket from the side, with the ball being played off the backboard and into the basket.

Layup: Stage 1

Use this practice to teach where on the backboard the ball needs to be played to in order to make the basket;

Stand to the side of the hoop;

Aim at the corner of the inner square on the backboard;

The ball should bounce off the backboard and into the basket;

Repeat until the player is successful every time.

Layup: Stage 2

Progression from previous exercise when players have mastered where on the backboard to shoot and the correct pace;

Stand 2 paces further away, on the diagonal;

Take two paces and a jump towards the basket;

Shoot to the same place on the backboard with the required pace;

Note: the ball should be placed on the backboard and not pushed hard with the shot. The power and placement comes from the jump. The close to the backboard / basket that the player gets, the greater the chance that the ball will go in.

Layup: Stage 3

Progression from the previous drill;

Players start further from the basket on the diagonal;

Players are required to dribble before the jump to layup;

Layup: Complete

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