This drill practices a “Crossover Lay-up” or a “Baby Hook Shot.” Player starts by making a right hand lay-up. He grabs the rebound out of the net while stepping to the left side of the rim with his right foot. He jumps off the right foot and makes a left-hand crossover lay-up. Again, he rebounds the ball and steps with his left foot to the right side of the rim and makes a right hand lay-up. Players should keep the ball above the shoulders throughout the drill and complete without traveling. Shoulders should be square to the backboard on each shot. Make twenty shots.
This is a Individual event were everyone is against the clock. Time take to score 20 baskets will be recorded.
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