Layup

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Vince Carter at the lay-up

The lay-up ( English layup ) is a throwing technique in the sport of basketball .

The ball (usually from the barrel) is placed directly in the basket or on the board with one hand . The lay-up involves a special sequence of steps. With a layup from the right side, the left leg is used to jump off; the two contacts with the ball in hand are therefore right foot - left foot. The actual lay-up is done with the right hand. With a layup from the left side, jump off with the right leg and close the layup with the left hand.

The lay-up is one of the most efficient throwing techniques and therefore generally forms the end of moves and fast breaks . However, the opposing defense usually tries to prevent a slight lay-up (primarily pulling towards the basket); the zone defense permitted according to FIBA rules makes this particularly easy. Likewise, a careless player runs the risk of being blocked by an opponent when laying the lay-up. Lay-ups are the oldest throwing technique in basketball , along with standing throw .

Variations

Overarm / overhand layup
The "overhand" basket lay-up (also colloquially known as the "pressure throw basket") is the original and easiest version of the basket lay-up for beginners. The actual throwing movement is very similar to the jumping throw movement . You throw or put the ball into the basket with one hand by folding down your wrist. The board is used in almost all cases.
Forearm lay-up / finger roll
The "forearm lay-up" ( English finger roll ) is used when one tries to do the lay-up from a further distance. The steps of the forearm lay-up are exactly the same as the normal lay-up, only when guiding the ball to the basket, the whole arm is stretched out, the hand is under the ball. When throwing, you let the wrist snap upwards. The ball is rolled over the fingertips and thus has a high trajectory.
George Gervin , Julius Erving and Clyde Drexler are among the pioneers of this technology.
Power move
The " power move " is a type of lay-up in which you jump off with both legs to throw. The throw is performed like the overhand lay-up. It differs from the normal overhand lay-up only in that you jump off with both legs and your body parallel to the board.
Up and under
The "up-and-under" lay-up is one of the more difficult variants of the lay-up. It consists of two movements, namely the deception and the actual attempt to throw. You start with a jump past the opponent, where you initially only pretend the lay-up in the air to pass the opponent, and then execute the actual throw shortly before landing.


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