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3 Man Weave - Turn layup

Play out a 3 man weave to the half court line. Turn and play the 3 man weave back towards the basket. When close enough the player on the ball plays a layup shot.

3 v 2

3 Man weave turn layup

Play out an unopposed 3 man weave to the half court line.On the way back 3 man weave until one player is close enough to score with a layup.

3 v 2

5 man Weave

Players are numbered from one to five with player number one starting with the ball to the right of the key. player number one will then pass the ball to player number two, following the direction of their pass and joining the left hand side of the court behind player number four. Player number two will then pass to number three, also following their pass and the movement continues... Once the players have reached the other side of the court the player with the ball should make make a layup and attempt to score.

Passing

Line 1 - Out of Bounds Play

First player basket cuts and then clears out. Second player pops out to the corner. Third player dives straight to the ball. Fourth player either pops out to the top as the safety or looks for the pass when he pops out to the wing.

Passing

Mikan Drill

The player will jump off their inside leg and shoot with their outside hand. Once they have shot they will get the rebound and shoot with their other hand on the opposite side of the basket. 4 Minutes - Normal layups with backboard 4 minutes - reverse layups with backboard 4 minutes - normal no backboard 4 minutes - reverse no backboard

Individual

Pairs Bounce Pass Bounce Pass Layup

Pairs move down and back up the court passing to each other using a bounce pass.When the player with the ball reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass into the path of the other player.Receiving player scores with a layup.

Shooting

Pairs Overhead Pass Bounce Pass Layup

Pairs move down the court and back up passing the ball between themselves using overhead passes.When the player with the ball reaches the 3 point line pass to the other player using a bounce pass.Receiving player scores with a bounce pass.

Shooting

Pairs Pass Bounce Layup

In pairs pass moving down the court to the halfcourt line and back.When the play with the ball reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass into the path of the other player.Receiving player shoots using a layup.

Shooting

Pass and Lay up Drill

Player 1 passes to Player 2, who he then loops. Player 2 bounce passes to Player 1, who drives towards the basket and completes a sucessful layup.

Shooting

Practise shooting in a game situation 2

Practice doing virtual variations of different moves, for example do a spin back at the top of the three point line in a guard position, forward pivot to a triple thread, head and shoulder fake to the middle, dibble drive to the baseline, do a spin fake and drive on the baseline to shoot a reverse layup. You will need to simulate different type game situations.

Shooting

Pairs Pass Bounce Layup Shooti...

In pairs pass moving down the court to the halfcourt line and back.<br>When the play with the ball reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass into the path of the other player.<br>Receiving player shoots using a layup.

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Lay up drill with pass Shootin...

Set up the same as the original lay up drill. Players in the right line pass to a player in the left line, they then receive the ball back to make a lay up. The left lane gets the lay up and passes to next player without ball in the right lane and joins the back of the right lane. The shooter leaves their shot and joins the back of the left lane. This can be done on the left of right hand sides

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Pairs Bounce Pass Bounce Pass ...

Pairs move down and back up the court passing to each other using a bounce pass.<br>When the player with the ball reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass into the path of the other player.<br>Receiving player scores with a layup.

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3 Man Weave - Turn layup 3 v 2...

Play out a 3 man weave to the half court line. Turn and play the 3 man weave back towards the basket. When close enough the player on the ball plays a layup shot.

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Two Pass Lay Up Drill Passing ...

04 cuts to middle of court.<BR>01 makes good pass.<BR>01 cuts to basket.<BR>04 pass to 01.<BR>04 goes in for rebound.<BR>01 performs lay up.

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3 Man weave turn layup 3 v 2 -...

Play out an unopposed 3 man weave to the half court line.<BR><br><BR>On the way back 3 man weave until one player is close enough to score with a layup.

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Pairs Overhead Pass Bounce Pas...

Pairs move down the court and back up passing the ball between themselves using overhead passes.<br>When the player with the ball reaches the 3 point line pass to the other player using a bounce pass.<br>Receiving player scores with a bounce pass.

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Simple lay up and rebound dril...

Hand off: <br />Partner holds the ball out to partner, so they are able to run up and take, leading into two steps and shot. Players rebound their own pass and become the next hand off player

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Lay up Drill Shooting - Basket...

Players start in two lines: either at the half way line or behind the 3 point line. For a right hand lay up: The 1st two players in the right hand line start with basketballs. The first player dribbles to the basket and makes a lay up and leaves their shot and joins the back of the left hand queue. The 1st person in the left hand queue moves to collect the rebound and passes to the next person without a ball in the right hand queue and joins the back of the right hand queue.

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Lay up Drill with pass Shootin...

Two lines of players 1 ball. Player 1 passes the ball to player 1 whom moves onto the ball catches the ball and does a two step lay up, rebounds their own ball and passes it to the next player 1 and goes to the back of the player 2 line of players.

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Pass and Lay-Up Drill Dribblin...

Set players up as shown in diagram.One player on each side will dribble/run to half court.Once they get to half court, the players will turn and face the basket.The player with the ball will pass across to the other player. That player will then pass back to the original ball handler. Where that player will dribble to the basket and shoot a lay-up.

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Lay Up Shot - Stage 3 Shooting...

The player walks towards the key and stops. Player put their left foot in front and on signal goes two steps and shoots (two steps ? right and after left and jump up)<BR>

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Close Up Of Lay Up Shooting - ...

Example of lay up

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Two pass lay up drill with pre...

a.04 cuts to middle of court.<br />b 01 makes good pass.<br />c 01 cuts to basket.<br />d 04 pass to 01.<br />e 04 goes in for rebound.<br />f 04 goes in and puts some defensive pressure on 01 as 01 tries to lay the ball up.

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Illonois Lay Ups Shooting - Ba...

This is another drill that can be used for lay-ups or shooting. The players line up in two lines under the basket (one to the left and one to the right). One lane has a ball at the front and the other line has a ball with the second person. The first person (without the ball) curves around to the opposite line to receive a pass and make a lay-up, they then get their own rebound and pass back to the queue from which they received the ball. As soon as the passer has passed, they curve round and get a pass from the other side they take a shot and get their own rebound and pass back to the queue they received it from.

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V Cut then lay up from the bas...

Player on the baseline is a cutter and player on the top is a passer. The cutter runs towards the key until one foot is inside the key then they change direction and move towards the ball. When they are free they must signal for the ball with their outside hand. Once they receive the ball they can then square up towards the basket and go for a shot or drive for a lay up.

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Pass and Lay up Drill Shooting...

Player 1 passes to Player 2, who he then loops. Player 2 bounce passes to Player 1, who drives towards the basket and completes a sucessful layup.

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8 man passing drill Passing - ...

For this drill the minimum number is 8 players but more players can participate by joining to form a queue behind number 2, 3, or 4 on either side. Although only shown on the left side of the court, this drill is run simultaneously on both sides. The aim of this drill is to look at good passing to a moving player and the ability to send a good pass for a player to perform a lay-up without needing to put the ball on the floor or travel.

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Two Pass Lay up Drill Shooting...

Player 5 V cuts to the middle of the court Player 1 passes the ball and proceeds to cut to the basket 5 passes to 1, 1 performs a lay up, 5 rebound the ball.

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Fast Break and Lay Up Passing ...

The idea of this drill is to develop the fast break, with one player dribbling down the middle of the court and the other 2 players acting as outlet players each side. The the ball starts in the middle. This player (1) passes to the outlet player on their right (2). The player with the ball (2) then dribbles directly down the middle of the court. The player that passed (1) the ball then sprints down the right side of the court. The player who dribbled the ball (2) will then pass to this player (1) so they can make a lay up. Once the shot has been taken the passer (2) should get the rebound and outlet to the player who made the shot (1).

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Basketball: Crossover Dribble ...

Player 1 dribbles to the line of cones with their right hand and does a crossover dribble and changes to the right hand, at the next line of cones the player switches the ball from their left hand to their right before finishing with a lay up shot.

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Star Passing drill Passing - B...

Players set up about 10-15 feet apart as shown in video. Players must follow their pass to the next passing position. The final (4th) pass will to a player who complete the move by shooting a lay-up. The drill then continues in the same way, with each player having moved on one position.

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Lay Up Shot - Stage 1 Shooting...

The player holds the ball and walks towards the basket.<BR>The player then (right handed player) plants their left foot, bends their right foot forward, and shoots the ball with the right hand.<BR>Distance should be 1 step away.

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Lay up with hand off Shooting ...

The idea of this is to get the player to perform the correct footwork for the lay up without having to worry about the dribble. One player stands to the side, holding the ball out for the player to take. (for the right hand side) The shooter runs towards the ball, as they take the ball, they should beginning their first step with their right foot, they then take the second step onto their left and shoot as per lay up technique.

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Lay up Shooting Techniques - B...

Footwork is always important in executing a correct lay up shot.<BR><BR>Shooting from the right side, the player should lead off their left foot and reach up to the basket extending right arm up towards basket at the same time as keeping the right knee bent to aid lift.<BR><BR>Aim to place the ball on the backboard so that it rebounds back into the basket.

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Lay up step 3 - Two steps Shoo...

The third step to teaching a lay up. From the right side the player takes a step with their right foot and then continues with step 2 followed by step one. On the left side, it should be one step with the left, then the right.

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Basketball: 3 Man weave turn 3...

The 3 attacking players move up the court, playing an unopposed 3 man weave all the way to the half court line. Once they reach the half-way line they turn and play a 3 vs 2 back to the basket with the defenders staying inside the 3 point line.

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V Cut Drill Shooting - Basketb...

Players make good V cuts, receive pass from player with ball, assume triple threat position. Everyone rotate one spot clockwise.

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Individual 1v1 moves Shooting ...

Move off the lane about 5 meters to face the sideline. Toss the ball into the middle, jab step and cut, catch, chin and do a lift fake, drop step back to the original position, bounce once, hop and shoot a fully extended jump shot off the board.

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Teach your players how to layup with this step-by-step shooting fundamentals session - improving their running shooting technique and confidence!
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Please give some drills for 13 years.

I want to train hard, please send me drills or plans.

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how do you do a reverse layup

i have been struggling to execute the reverse layup, i can do a layup but the reverse layup proves to be rather difficult

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how can i do a reverse layup

i have no idea how to do a reverse layup and would like to now how to do it

oioi Coach, England

How would you recommend how to do a layup

i would like to know how to practice a layup but i do not know the best way of doing it.

Riley Stanley Hagan Coach, England

explain the three men weav pass in positioning a, b , c

pass in positioning a, b , c

Bhawi Rawat Coach, United Kingdom

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