MIKAN DRILL - FOR IMPROVING YOUR ABILITY TO MAKE LAYUPS

The Mikan layup drill is an old drill named after Hall of Famer George Mikan.  George Mikan is regarded as the first great "big man", the original center.  In fact, Mikan was so dominant that the league changed the rules, including widening the lane and introducing a shot clock, to try to limit his influence on the game. 

The video below is an excellent demonstration of the drill.

The drill is great for improving your ability to make layups with either hand. 

THE DRILL:  100 total layups, 50 from the right side, 50 from the left side.  Every Day! Keep track of how many you make.  Your goal is to make over 90 of the 100 shots.  Again, in the beginning you will probably not hit over 90.  Stick with it!  It takes practice.       

A few key points to notice when watching the video and working on the drill:

• When you are shooting with your RIGHT HAND (on the right side of the basket) you will jump off your LEFT FOOT.

• When you are shooting with your LEFT HAND (on the left side of the basket) you will jump off your RIGHT FOOT.

• ALWAYS USE THE BACKBOARD:  Aim for the top corner of the square.     

VIDEO:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYYhlOeVjyE