Finishing
Left-side layup
Build the left–right rhythm for your left-handed finish.
- Players
- 1 player
- Equipment
- 1 ball · hoop
Set up
Stand near the left side of the basket with room to approach and land.
Run the drill
- Hold the ball and step left then right toward the basket.
- Push off your right foot. Lift the left knee and reach with your left hand.
- Use a soft finish, retrieve the ball and return to your starting point.
Make it easier
Walk through without a ball until the takeoff foot feels natural.
Add a challenge
Start with a left-handed dribble before gathering the ball.