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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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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.
How do you use unskillful in a sentence?
She made an unskillful attempt at playing the piano during the recital.
What is it called when you shoot a basketball under the net?
I believe the term you are looking for is "layup"
Why do pro basketball player take more than 2 steps in a layup?
because they cheat
What shot is the safest shot in basketball?
Bank Shot
