Arc Finishing

The following drill is a better way to simulate game situations where you will be coming from all different angles to shoot a lay-up. Step 1:

Diagrams

Diagram 1 - Coaching Tips

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Details

• Before you start the drill, you must set up 5 cones around the three point line (marked as X's on the diagram to the right).
• Start by dribbling with your right hand around the first cone and then come back to the basket to shoot a right handed lay-up.
• Step 2:
• As soon as you complete a lay-up around cone #1, you will progress to each one of the cones.
• Once you make a lay-up from each spot with your right hand, you will go back through each spot, this time shooting and dribbling with your left hand.
• By the end of the drill, you should have completed 10 lay-ups (5 right handed & 5 left handed).

Coaching Tips

• Extend the Ball: As soon as you get around the cone, extend the ball as you dribble to accelerate your pace to beat the defense to the basket.
• Chin Up / Eyes Up: When completing the lay-up, remember to get your chin up and your eyes on the basket. This will help you finish in traffic.

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• Drive Your Knee To Your Nose: During your lay-up, drive your knee to your nose. This will help you get the maximum height out of your vertical leap & keep your body under control.
• Push Yourself: Make sure that you perform this drill full speed. You want to best simulate game situations, so dribble and move as you would during a game. By doing that, this also becomes a great conditioning drill.
• Variations: Use different finishing moves at the basket such as the Rondo, Euro, Runner, etc.

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