One Major Reason Kids Aren't Finishing LayUps

 Quite simply, players aren’t finishing layups because they’re too predictable. And we all know that making more layups typically relates to more wins. Many kids only have one finishing move at the rim, putting them at a disadvantage... Even an average defender who's paying attention knows exactly what's coming, and they can block the shot, strip the ball, or easily stay in position to alter the shot. The results are even worse if your kids can only finish with their strong hand or go in one direction. Even great players would struggle to finish consistently if they were only ever allowed to use one move. Key: Give Players Multiple Options at the Basket The tried-and-true "Jump off the inside leg and finish with the outside hand" only works in a few situations... After mastering the basics of layups, you should teach them a wider range of moves they can deploy against any defensive look, such as… - Your offensive player is being guarded by a much taller defender… The Stretch Finish is a great way to quickly get your shot off before a taller defender can recover. By changing the takeoff point, timing and release point, you are unpredictable which makes it harder for shot blockers to time their jump. - The opposing big is helping onto your PG as they drive to the basket... You can use the Veer Finishing Move where you initiate contact on the dribble drive with the defender. This knocks the defender off balance and creates space which turns into an open lay up - A "quick hands" wing defender is getting strips and steals on the drive… You might use the Football Finish where you tuck the ball in close, so the swiping hands of the defender don’t knock the ball loose. - The help defender is sliding over to take the charge… The classic Eurostep (or Sidestep) is well known and taught to avoid the charge or step around the helpside defender. The little known "invasion step" is used by top scorers to blow by even the tallest and quickest defenders while drawing fouls. Each situation requires its own unique finishing move or combination to convert at the basket. In [Next Level Finishing Moves]( with Jim Huber, you learn 20 different finishing moves to score more points around the basket. You also receive a guide on how to select your finishing moves. It includes a list of situations and a list of moves that you pick. That way, the player can pick the moves he likes best and start scoring more points immediately! There are also 11 competitive drills, so you can practice your moves against live defenders. Go to the following page to learn more: [20 Next Level Finishing Moves with Jim Huber]( Regards, - Joe Haefner Breakthrough Basketball  This email was sent to {EMAIL} because you indicated that you'd like to receive emails and updates from Breakthrough Basketball on 2016-12-16 05:42:39. If you don't want to receive such emails in the future, please [Change Your Email Preferences]( or [Unsubscribe All]( Copyright © Breakthrough Basketball, LLC. All rights reserved. Breakthrough Basketball, LLC. | 5001 1st Ave. SE, Ste 105 #254 | Cedar Rapids | IA | 52402 [email.gif] .