He also shoots more right-handed non-jumpers (layups, floaters and hook shots). Overhand layups nearly always involve the action of the backboard. Overhand layups almost always involved the use of the backboard. First he develops his basic skills, such as dribbling and layups. Suddenly, the Lakers offense began to falter with starters missing field goals and easy layups. It was like shootin' layups for me. Layups can be broadly categorized into two types&colon; the underarm and the overarm. The Morrisville Yard is used for train layups.