What is an up and under?
Whatever the name by which it is called, the up and under basketball shooting move consists of not two but three phases: The 'up' phase, the 'hang' phase, and the 'under' phase. Basically, you leap and fake a lay-up in the air by holding the ball up, get by your defender in the air, and do an actual lay-up in a second timing before you land.
What does it take to do an decent up and under?
First, it takes a decent long jump to perform this advanced basketball shooting technique. If you do not travel far in your jump, you will not be able to get by your defender in the air. The up&under basketball shooting move also requires ample amount of hangtime. After all, you need to do at least three movements while you are in the air. Further, you will need extra strong arms to twirl the ball back home in your 'under' phase because most likely, you will be on your way down when doing so.
When do I use an up and under
In times when your defender is slower but bigger than you, he usually gives you more space in front because he is wary of your drive towards the basketball hoop. In this case, you can do well with many different basketball shooting skills: a jump shot and a runner will work. Yet, if it is not your basketball shooting day, elevate in front of him and fake a runner ('up' phase). When he jumps to contest your shot, draw the ball back down ('hang' phase). While still in the air, bring the basketball under his arm and lay it into the basketball hoop ('under phase.)
Alternately, some defenders with a blocking instinct let you drive by and attempt a block from behind. This is also a good time to use the up and under because he will definitely jump on you when you are in your 'up' phase.
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