Introduction: How to Shoot a Lay-up!
In basketball, one of the greatest shots that you can make so you can get easy points,are lay-ups. Lay-ups are very easy and simple, so with my help, I can help you make them.
Step 1: First Gather These Supplies:
1 basketball (men's or women's will work)
1 basketball goal (10 ft. tall)
Step 2: Step #1
First take your basketball.
Step 3: Step #2
Take a good angle at the basket. Hint: Your feet should be square with the rim.
Step 4: Step #3
Dribble slowly towards the rim.
Step 5: Step #4
When you are 8-10 feet away, pick up your dribble and take two steps.
Step 6: Step #5
Then, lift up your outside foot and use your outside arm to shoot the ball.
It should like these pictures.
Step 7: Step #6
Try to hit the upper right hand corner of the red box.
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Step 8: Step #7
Keep on doing this until you perfect this shot.
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Step 9: Step #8
After that, try the otherside doing the exact same thing.
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Step 10: Step #9
Now you should be able to make a lay-up on any side, everyday.
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Step 11: Step #10
Use this skill in a basketball game to score major points.
8 Comments
8 years ago
im a player myself and it think its good for beginners
9 years ago on Introduction
we know how to lay up!
10 years ago on Step 7
thanks it helped
10 years ago on Introduction
good pics but more steps
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
He has 12 steps
10 years ago on Introduction
Really taught me how to shoot a basketball. COOOOLLLLL!!!!!!!!
10 years ago on Introduction
Loved the pics and videos, but make steps more detailed and maybe add a few more. Great Instructable though!
10 years ago on Introduction
This is so cool!