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a layup is a shot made right beside the basket. It is usually a running shot that is quickly released and banked off the backboard. It is used because it is a high percentage shot and it is an easy way to score when running toward the goal without having to slow down and shoot.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt's called a driving layup, nothing else.
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∙ 11y agoOn fast breaks
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∙ 13y agoJust another way to score
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∙ 13y agoYou use it when you are close to the net.
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How do you use unskillful in a sentence?
The basketball player's inability to make a layup showed how unskillful he was.
What is the most accurate shot in basketball?
layup
Do you have to know how to do a layup to join a team?
If you are talking about playing basketball, it generally would be a good idea to know how to 'do' a layup. In basketball, the layup is one of the most important shots in the game because most points are scored that way.
Which shot is mostly taken on the run in basketball?
a layup.
Is it easier to shot with a 2.58 basketball or a 7.5 basketball?
It depends on where you are shooting from. if its in a layup u can use both, it also depends and what size you are. my opinion is 7.5
What's the most common shot in basketball?
The most common shot in basketball is a layup.
What is the most basic shot in basketball using the backboard?
layup
Do you have to dribble for a layup?
You can be walking, running, or standing still when dribbling the basketball.
What are the biomechanics of a basketball layup?
The bio-mechanics of a lay up is in the legs and arms.
What is it called when you shoot a basketball under the net?
I believe the term you are looking for is "layup"
How do you use rondo layup in NBA?
it is very easy to use rondo layup,thats all you have to do is grip the ball and do a finger roll.................
Why do pro basketball player take more than 2 steps in a layup?
because they cheat
