Layup Footwork Drill (No Ball)

Purpose

Learn the footwork and mechanics for shooting a layup.

Drill Setup

• Set up two lines behind the baseline.

How it Works

1. Start in triple threat position with no ball
2. Right Hand Layup: On the coaches signal, take a step with the right foot, then step with the left foot
3. Drive your right knee up and jump off the left foot, making a shooting motion with your right hand
4. Repeat until halfcourt, then turn around and come back doing left hand layup footwork
5. Left Hand Layup: On the coaches signal, take a step with the left foot, then step with the right foot
6. Drive your left knee up and jump off the right foot, making a shooting motion with your left hand
7. Repeat until baseline

Coaching Tips

• Layup footwork seems simple but younger players will need some practice to get the muscle memory
• Repeat the steps out loud to help players follow along – “right-left-up” means right step, left step, drive the right knee up and shoot