Basketball Reverse Layup Workout for Spin and Under-Rim Touch

The workout: This basketball reverse layup workout features four blocks containing eight total drills. The session lists the Reverse Lay Up, Reverse Mikan Drill, Reverse Mikan Drill Power Step, Mikan Variations Facing The Baseline, Various Lay Up Footwork, 2 steps lay ups w. a dribble, High pick up lay up, and Low pick up lay up. The blocks pair under-rim touch, power steps, baseline adjustments, layup footwork styles, and high or low ball-gather variations. Each drill lists a specific dose and observable coaching cues.

This basketball reverse layup workout lists four blocks to practice under-rim touch, baseline adjustments, and layup footwork. The first block contains the Reverse Lay Up and the Reverse Mikan Drill. The second block lists the Reverse Mikan Drill Power Step and Mikan Variations Facing The Baseline. The third block pairs Various Lay Up Footwork with 2 steps lay ups w. a dribble. The final block contains the High pick up lay up and Low pick up lay up. Each drill displays a target dose and specific cues for the gather and foot placement.

1

Under-Rim Reverse Basics

7 min · This block contains drills for under-rim touch, listing the Reverse Lay Up and the Reverse Mikan Drill.

1. Reverse Lay Up10 makes on each sideKeep your eyes on the backboard and use the spin to put the ball in.
2. Reverse Mikan Drill20 continuous makesKeep the ball high above your chest and jump off your inside foot.

2

Power and Baseline Adjustments

6 min · This block contains drills for baseline positioning and power finishes, listing the Reverse Mikan Drill Power Step and Mikan Variations Facing The Baseline.

1. Reverse Mikan Drill Power Step10 power steps each sidePlant both feet firmly under the net before exploding up to finish.
2. Mikan Variations Facing The Baseline15 makes alternating sidesFace the baseline and snap your wrists to guide the ball off glass.

3

Layup Footwork and Approach

5 min · This block contains drills for approach variations, listing Various Lay Up Footwork and 2 steps lay ups w. a dribble.

1. Various Lay Up Footwork12 reps of each footwork styleVary your stride lengths and jump off either foot to finish high.
2. 2 steps lay ups w. a dribble10 reps driving from each wingTake one hard dribble and gather the ball quickly into your two steps.

4

Ball Pickup Variations

4 min · This block contains drills for the ball gather, listing the High pick up lay up and Low pick up lay up.

1. High pick up lay up12 reps finishing on both sidesBring the ball up to chin level immediately upon gathering your dribble.
2. Low pick up lay up12 reps finishing on both sidesKeep the ball below your waist during the gather before exploding up.

How to progress

Use completion of every listed dose while following the observable drill cues as a self-check. If a player cannot complete the listed dose with those cues, repeat the same dose before adding speed, repetitions, or resistance. This is a practice recommendation, not a guarantee of readiness or results. Focus on clean backboard contact and foot placement before increasing your movement speed.

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