Activities · practice · 10 min
Fullcourt lay-ups, fewest dribbles
ToolFinishing
Cue
Long steps, take off from speed.
Principle
A lay-up without a choice is a form; with a chaser it becomes a fundamental.
Set-up
Full court
Rules
4 dribbles, then 3, then 2, then 1 from half court
Where this fits
Period P0 · Observe & prepare
By layer
| Layer 0Aware | Run with the ball, lay-up left and right, no counting. |
| Layer 1Control | Fewer dribbles; with a chaser. |
| Layer 2Shape your own | Finish on both sides with contact from the side. |
| Layer 3Shape others | Short, as a warm-up for transition. |
How do you coach it?
Short and precise, coach-led, at most about 10 minutes. Then back to play.
- long steps
- take off from speed
- both hands
Autonomy is not the criterion here.
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Works on
Long steps, finishing at speed
Easier
More dribbles.
Harder
Add a chaser.
Question to observe
Do they look ahead or at the ball?