Basketball layup essentials

Layup, also known as basket walking or basket picking, is an action in basketball. It refers to attacking and jumping to the position under the basket, lifting the basketball near the basket, and then throwing or throwing the ball with one hand. It is a practical scoring skill with high hit rate, a scoring action with high hit rate, and it is a scoring skill that must be mastered.

When making a layup, you should pay attention to the following items:

A master layup means that the wrist is higher than the shoulder at the moment when the ball is shot; Low-handed layup refers to the moment when the ball is released, and the wrist is lower than the shoulder.

Usually, you should practice more layup steps. Don't take the ball first, walk slowly. When your right foot touches the ground, shout one in your heart. When your left foot touches the ground next time, shout twice. Then lift your right leg up with your knees, and then drive your body to jump up. This posture is to imitate everyone's layup and take off. Be sure to practice, and the movements must be consistent and comfortable.

When making a layup, you should choose a good take-off position, try to avoid the defender, avoid contact with his body and prevent injury.

Breakthrough layup is a way for dribbling players to break through the defense of the opposing team and break through the restricted area to score a layup. We should pay attention to the explosive force when we break through the layup, so as to get rid of each other. In the process of layup, you should use your body to protect the ball reasonably, have a height when flying, and also protect the ball.