Block Shot Basketball Layup Drills

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When teaching lay-ups to developing players, it is important to have a planned teaching progression much like an academic curriculum. Students, like basketball players, vary in skills, motivation, interest, and practice habits. However, there should be a clear progression of skills that should be introduced and taught at certain ages and grade levels.

This is the very 1st shooting drill that should be introduced to a player. The goal in coaching, especially at early ages, is to provide players with opportunities to have succeess.

Stationary Block Shots (with no dribble): The footwork of a lay-up is a fairly complicated skills. Players first learning the game have a difficult time learning the correct footwork. It is a skill that very few players can learn before the 3^rd grade. As a result, I would recommend players focusing on aiming for the top corner of the square when taking the “block shot.”

If there is an advanced player, a coach can work with him before or after practice on the proper footwork. If a skill is beyond most players ability, I do not recommend teaching the skill. Focus on the skills the majority of players can complete successfully.

Block Shots (with dribbling): Once the majority of players have mastered the station  footwork of a lay-up is a fairly complicated skills. Players first learning the game have a difficult time learning the correct footwork. It is a skill that very few players can learn before the 3^rd grade. As a result, I would recommend players focusing on aiming for the top corner of the square when taking the “block shot.”