Reverse Layup Package
Drive baseline and finish with a reverse layup on the opposite side of the rim from the defender's help side, alternating hands each rep. Teaches using the rim as a shield against shot-blockers.
Finishing
- Duration
- 8 min
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Ages
- Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball, hoop
min
Coaching focus: Finishing at the Rim
Finishing drills train footwork, touch, and body control through contact near the basket. Reps with both hands and both feet build the habit of finishing strong regardless of angle.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Q1How do you run the Reverse Layup Package drill?
Drive baseline and finish with a reverse layup on the opposite side of the rim from the defender's help side, alternating hands each rep. Teaches using the rim as a shield against shot-blockers. Run it for about 8 minutes with ball and hoop.
Q2What age group is the Reverse Layup Package drill for?
Reverse Layup Package works well for players in Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Q3How long should the Reverse Layup Package run?
Run Reverse Layup Package for about 8 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
Q4What equipment do I need for Reverse Layup Package?
You'll need: ball, hoop.
Coaching Reverse Layup Package?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Reverse Layup Package into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
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