Equipment Needed
- Two basketballs
- Full court
Keep both lines moving
A couple of extra training basketballs keep both layup lines moving without anyone standing around waiting.
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- Two lines form at half court: one at the wing for shooters, one at the elbow for rebounders.
- First shooter and rebounder have a ball to start each line moving.
Instructions
- The shooter sprints in, receives or carries the ball, and finishes a layup at full speed.
- The rebounder times their sprint to catch the make (or miss) before it hits the floor twice.
- The rebounder becomes the next outlet passer; the shooter joins the rebounding line.
- Keep both lines moving continuously for 8–10 makes each direction.
Coaching Points
- Full sprint the whole way — this drill loses its conditioning value if players jog.
- Both hands finishing, not just the dominant hand; alternate sides of the court.
- Rebounders should attack the ball at its highest point, not wait for it to drop.
- Keep the two lines moving in sync so there's no standing around waiting.
Variation
Add a defender trailing the shooter for a contested finish, or require the off-hand layup only on one full lap through the line.