Task Analysis of a Power Layup
- Starting Position/Dribble
- The athlete starts by dribbling the ball from wherever they are on the court toward the basket.
- Approach/Quick Stop
- The athlete then jump stops (landing on two feet) with their body facing the basket.
- Jump/Power Layup
- The athlete jumps up powerfully with the ball in both hands.
- Shot/Power Layup
- The athlete then shoots the ball using the backboard.
Underlying Abilities
- Underlying Abilities (Coker, 2013)
- Manual dexterity
- The athlete must be able to control the basketball using the arms and hands.
- Multi-limb coordination
- The athlete must be able to coordinate the movement of the arms and legs.
- Control precision
- The athlete must be able to control movement adjustments involving large muscle groups (dribbling a basketball)
