How to Make a Left-Handed Layup

1). Dribble the basketball toward the left hand side of the hoop using your left hand. Keep the ball close to your body to protect it from the opposing team's defenders. Take one more hard dribble before beginning your shooting motion.
2). Jump off your right foot once at the basket. Raise your left knee as high as possible during the leap to promote lift. The higher you're able to get off the ground, the shorter the distance your shot will need to travel.
3). Release the ball with your left hand at the peak of your jump. Shoot the ball underhanded -- a shot known as the "finger roll" -- or overhanded in the manner of a traditional jump shot. Aim for the middle of the backboard square to ensure that the ball banks into the hoop.