Top 5 Secret NBA Layup Tips (Film Study)

Size doesn't matter when it comes to finishing at the rim, and NBA Guards Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson and Trae Young prove that to us.

Despite their small frames, Jalen and Trae are both 6 foot 1, and Steph at 6 foot 3, they still have no issues with their layups against NBA defenders such as Robert Williams, Nic Claxton, Mikal Bridges and many more.

Whilst traditionally we think that being a small guard or a short basketball player is a negative thing, so long as you practice and apply the tips provided in this breakdown, you should be able to improve your ability to lay the ball up around the basket.

Layups are the 3rd most efficient shot in Basketball, behind Dunks and Free Throws. But the only way to get Free Throws (usually) is to drive to the basket, its rare you ever get fouled shooting three pointers.

So by attacking the basket as a small guard you are either going to get fouled, or apply these tips provided and hopefully you'll be able to score most of the time!

By studying NBA Film, you are able to notice all the keys required to perform and by focusing on players similar to you, such as smaller guards, you can take away key points like those mentioned in the video.

[Apak]

1. off 1st step layup to throw off defenders
2. Finish high off the glass (statue of liberty finish)
3. play off two feet. (use pump fakes)
4. Finish with inside hand to throw off defender blocks
5. Drive into basket, playing off contact to create space

[oliveradsett]

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[marjorielanier]

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[sir_arft]

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[VidDiv-iw]

love your videos this video took my finishing to the next level

"size doesn't matter"
THATS WHAT SHE SAID!!!