Basketball: Alternatives to Traditional Layup Lines

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We don't practice 'traditional' layup lines. What are some alternatives (especially with multiple baskets)? 

1. Lithuania Layups (from Chris Oliver)

Speed layups for warm-up via the Lithuania team at the #JonesCup. I like it because most of warm-up IMO is about getting shots as we shoot more than we get layups in games...the other part is a short burst of energy & enthusiasm so this would take care of that. pic.twitter.com/UQXy7w1Ozg

— Chris Oliver (@BBallImmersion) July 29, 2018

The ball shouldn't hit the floor. 

2. Kentucky Layups

Competitive and conditions. Use four basketballs. In middle school, if we can make 50 we're doing great. We usually do multiple sets of 2 minutes. 

3. Tufts Reverse Layups (from Carla Berube)

4. UCONN Layups (via UCONN Women's practice)

5. One dribble finishes. Quarterback layups

Run the drill from different angles - top, wing, corner. Easily separates explosive from nonexplosive finishes. 

6. Basic box drills (using multiple baskets, we get 3 at practice)

Demand explosive finishing (one hard dribble)

Learn to finish on either side with either hand

Learn to finish "goofy" footed

Add defense later