Setup 2 cones at the top of the key player sized space in between.
Start at the top of the 3 point line in front of the cones perform a move in between the cones and drive into the post for a layup rebound and return to the top of the key and do the same starting with the other hand this time. Repeat.
Complete 10 Layups with each hand then move to progression
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