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Reverse Mikan Finishing

Trainer Trae Jones · 5 min workout · 7s clip

Level 1 · Beginner basketball + hoop driveway solohoop needed

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Master continuous reverse layups with this challenging drill, building essential touch and rhythm around the rim for versatile scoring.

The drill

Reverse Mikans

5 min · 20 reps

Catch the ball under the basket → jump and shoot a reverse layup → rebound the ball → repeat continuously.

Is this drill for you?

For beginners (Level 1) learning reverse layup touch - continuous reverse Mikans, alternating hands.

Trains: finishing · touch · weak-hand development · body control

Variations: Alternate sides every make.

In a game: The reverse Mikan teaches you to finish with the rim between you and the shot-blocker.

5 minutes; needs a hoop.

Harder: Same Foot Same Hand Finishing Drill →

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