FINISHING AT THE RIM using Athletic ability

Im athetic, 5'10 145 lbs and also pretty strong. I have recently been trying to learn to use the up and under type of layups. I can do them well without defense but with defense its harder because people are grabbing at the ball and all. Back in like 8th grade I used to be crazy with it doing up and under reverse layups and such and I think thats how I build my athleticism but I slacked off. So I want to know how I can finish at the basket with these athletic moves and with contact. I want to be able to finish with acrobatic layups like Allen Iverson, Chris Paul, Jameer Nelson and so on. Help please.

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Permalink Reply by Manny O on November 27, 2009 at 9:05pm: Ok thanks you guys. By the way instead of making a new discussion I was wondering how can I be able to lay it high off the backboard when going at full speed. Ive seen guys like Allen Iverson and Chris Paul do it a lot. Every time I practice it it doesn't fall. Anybody know their technique?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by MattRodriguez on November 27, 2009 at 9:36pm: look up nick van exel highlights on youtube. it has to fall off the bb not bounce off it. Nick the quick was the best at this, and the floater; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Manny O on November 28, 2009 at 4:16pm: so i have to shoot it like a jumpshot off the backboard? there aren't much highlights of nick.; ▶ Reply to This