What are 3 things to remember when performing a lay up?
How to Do a Layup (6-Steps)
- Eyes Up. The very first thing a player must do when they decide to attack the defense and finish with a layup is get their eyes up.
- Outside Foot Step (Long)
- Inside Foot Step (High)
- Protect the Ball.
- Follow Through.
- Practice!
What are the 2 types of finishes on the lay up?
There are two types, the (1) outside hand reverse lay-up, and the (2) inside hand reverse lay-up. With the reverse lay-up, you finish the shot on the opposite side of the basket from where you started.
What is the most important key in making a lay up?
A layup is considered the easiest shot in basketball, because it’s taken so close to the basket that odds are you’ll score every time. Since you’re moving toward the basket when making a layup, the most important part of a layup to master is the footwork.
Can you take 3 steps for a layup?
When a player has taken more than three steps without the ball being dribbled, a traveling violation is called. In 2018, FIBA revised the rule so that one can take a “gather step” before taking the two steps.
When performing a lay up you should jump off of?
Have the player (with a ball) face the right side of the backboard with both feet together. Then have her take one step forward with the inside (left) foot, plant that foot and jump off of it and shoot the right-handed lay-up. When jumping, the right thigh comes up with the knee bent.
How do you shoot a lay up?
What are the teaching points of a lay up?
When teaching a lay-up there are some key teaching points:
- The opposite foot to the hand laying up the ball is jumped off.
- The leg on the same side as the hand laying up the ball is driven up to help provide lift.
- The jump has to be both up and towards the basket.
Where do you aim for a layup?
When you begin practicing your layups, aim for the top corner of the square. However, after you master that, attempt to shoot them higher and higher off the backboard.
How do you do an underhand layup?
Drills to Practice the Underhand Layup
- Start on the right elbow facing the baseline in a triple threat position with the ball on your right hip.
- Aim for the top corner of the box.
- Step with your left foot and dribble hard with your right hand.
- Step with your right foot and continue with the layup (as described above).