Why We’re Doing This

At LA Select, we believe greatness comes from consistent habits, not just talent. Our Monthly Challenges gives players a way to set personal goals, build accountability, and develop a mindset of daily improvement. Each month focuses on a specific skill that players can work on at home.

This is not about perfection. It is about effort, growth, and learning to put in the work when no one is watching.

This Month’s Challenge

This month’s focus is off-hand layups (left-handed players shoot with their right hand, right-handed players shoot with their left). Developing your weaker hand is one of the most important steps in becoming a complete basketball player. Being confident finishing on both sides of the basket makes you harder to guard and more effective in games.

The goal is to build touch, coordination, and control with your off-hand. Focus on good footwork, balance, and finishing softly off the backboard. Each rep should be done with intention. Take your time, stay under control, and track your progress throughout the month.

Important: Layups don't count unless it hits the backboard AND it’s with your off-hand.

By the end of the challenge, players should feel more comfortable attacking and finishing with their off-hand.

Challenge Tiers

Each tier focuses on a specific layup type and must be completed in order. You cannot move on to the next tier until you finish the one before it.

• Copper Tier: 225 Stand-Still Layups
  Focus on form, control, and soft touch off the glass.

• Bronze Tier: 225 Jump Stop Layups (450 total)
  Two-foot power finish with balance and off-hand control.

• Silver Tier: 225 Off-One-Two Overhand Layups (675 total)
  Dribble into a controlled one-two step, finishing overhand.

• Gold Tier: 225 One-Two Underhand Layups (900 total)
  Dribble into a one-two step, finishing underhand.

You cannot skip ahead. For example, if you make 300 layups, you are on the Bronze Tier. If you make 710, you’re on Silver Tier. Push yourself to reach the next level before the month ends. Complete all four tiers to reach 900 total off-hand layups for the month.

Carryover Challenge

Continue building on last month’s shooting habits by making 100 Free Throws this month.

Combine your 900 off-hand layups with 100 made free throws to complete 1,000 total shots this month.

Download and Print

All players must download and print the official November 2025 LA Select Monthly Challenge PDF to complete this assignment.

Previous Month’s Challenge

October 2025: Free Throw Shooting

Before starting this month’s challenge, make sure to submit your results from October’s Free Throw Challenge. Tracking your progress from month to month helps you see growth, build consistency, and stay accountable.