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Trainer Trae Jones · 5 min workout · 8s clip
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Master continuous, alternating layups under the basket to develop ambidextrous touch and rhythm for quick, close-range finishes.
The drill
Catch ball under basket → right-hand underhand layup → catch rebound → left-hand underhand layup → repeat continuously.
Is this drill for you?
For beginners (Level 1) learning touch at the rim - the classic continuous alternating layup drill.
Variations: Count makes in a row, then beat it.
In a game: The Mikan is basketball's oldest finishing drill - alternating hands under the rim builds both sides at once.
5 minutes; needs a hoop.
Harder: Same Foot Same Hand Finishing Drill →
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