Layup Lines

Warm-up

Warm up finishing and get reps on the correct layup footwork.

8 min 6–12 Half court · dual
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Setup

Two lines: a shooting line at the wing and a rebounding line under the basket. First player in each line has a ball.

Steps

  1. 1Shooter dribbles in and finishes a layup.
  2. 2Rebounder grabs the ball (make or miss), passes to the next shooter, then joins the shooting line.
  3. 3Shooter goes to the rebounding line.
  4. 4Add the second ball once the flow is smooth.

Coaching points

  • 'Right hand → right foot, left foot, up' (and reverse for lefties).
  • Lay it high off the backboard square.
  • Call for the ball with a target hand.

Why kids love it

Fast-moving, everyone's involved, and kids love the rhythm of a smooth line. Great music moment.

Variations

Easier

No dribble — start one step from the hoop and just work the footwork.

Harder

Add a defender who gives token pressure, or require a specific finish (reverse, off two feet).