What is another word for layup?
Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪʌp] (IPA) 
Layup is a common term used in basketball to refer to a shot taken close to the basket. However, there are other synonyms that can be used to describe this type of shot. Some of these include a finger roll, a scoop shot, a bunny hop, a tip-in, or a bank shot. Each of these shots varies slightly in technique and may be used in different situations. For example, a finger roll involves rolling the ball off the fingertips while a scoop shot involves scooping the ball into the basket. Regardless of the term used, all of these shots are important for any basketball player to practice and perfect.
