How to improve your game: Lay-ups

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Concentrate on the shooting square painted on the backboard. Depending on your dominant hand, the upper-right or upper-left corner is most important. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

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How to improve your game: Lay-ups

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A proper grip on the ball ensures better dribble control. Be sure to have your hands in a position that gives you positive control over the ball. Don't grip too hard, but don't grip too light, either. A medium grip will suffice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

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How to improve your game: Lay-ups

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Dribble the ball with your dominant hand, and approach the basket slowly, dribbling the ball. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Shoe grip is Important. Basketball shoes that are old and flat on the bottom can have very little grip on the court. Playing basketball is a very difficult task when your feet are sliding around on the court, but there are steps you can take to improve your shoe grip; Such as wiping the bottoms of your basketball shoes before each game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Smoothness is the key. Pick up the ball, take your step, jump and shoot in one fluid motion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Plew)

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How to improve your game: Lay-ups

Published Jan. 13, 2009
By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rojek

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- It's time to dust off your basketball shoes and get on the court: intramural basketball season is here.

As with all intramural sports, intramural basketball is open to all skill levels. It's just a matter of getting out there and building esprit de corps with your fellow servicemembers. However, if you'd like to improve your game, and maybe show up your rivals on the court, the 30th Space Wing Public Affairs staff is offering up a "how-to" series on basic b-ball action.

This week, cycle through the photos to see how to improve your lay-up.