If You Keep Missing Layups, Do This Drill for 5 Minutes Daily

If attacking the rim feels chaotic, rushed, or out of control, it’s usually not your handle — it’s your finishing preparation. This drill slows the game down by teaching you how to load, protect, and finish through traffic instead of guessing once you’re already in the air. You’ll learn how to attack with purpose, keep defenders on your hip, and arrive at the rim balanced enough to actually convert. In this clip, the focus is on: - Creating separation before you take off - Finishing strong without exposing the ball - Building habits that translate directly to live defenders Train this, and you'll finish over taller defenders rather than getting blocked (or refusing to even go in the paint)