Finishing · Drill
Mikan Drill
The Mikan drill builds soft touch and footwork around the rim. One player stands under the basket and makes continuous layups, right hand on the right side and left hand on the left side, without letting the ball touch the floor. Count makes in 30 or 60 seconds.
- Type
- Finishing
- Level
- All levels
- Time
- 3–5 min
- Players
- 1 per basket
Step 1Start on the left side of the rim. Lay it in off the glass with the left hand.
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How the drill works
- Start on the left side of the rim. Lay it in off the glass with the left hand.
- Catch it out of the net above your head, step across and lay it in with the right hand.
- Back to the left side and repeat. Keep the ball high the whole time.
Coaching points
- Ball stays above your shoulders: never bring it down.
- Use the backboard and the correct hand on each side.
- Quick feet: one step across and up.
- Count makes in 30 or 60 seconds and try to beat it next practice.
Variations
- Reverse Mikan: lay it in on the far side, reverse layups.
- Power Mikan: two-foot power finish each side.
- Use a weighted ball to build strength.