Real Signature Moves: Michael Jordan's Mid Air reverse layup

[AlphaWolf24]

In Honor of MJ's 50th....we break down his most Iconic move.

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OK First off......many people think MJ's sig move was the fallaway/Fadeaway Jumper...or a "slam"..( buzzer sounds)...WROOOONNNGG!

- I take you back to what made his AIRNESS.....

- MJ would get past 1 defender and take it right into the lane.....acting like he would go straight up...only to hang in the air and proceed to under 1 , 2 sometimes 3 defenders and lay it up softly off the glass.

- Before the pretty jumpers or fancy foot work.....AIR JORDAN would just jump....hang......twist......and find a way to make a shot over/around /behind you.....

- You couldn't do anything about it.


http://i41.tinypic.com/2dska3d.gif

In Basketball it's not always just the "flashy" moves that make a player great...it's the small details...the little things that seperate great players from thier peers.

1) Attack your defender off the dribble ( MJ used a baseline attack more often then not for this move)

2) Lower your shoulder and get past his inside arm......when you get close enough to the RIM....take off using a 2 foot launch.

3) Act like you are going straight up.....when your defender jumps ( also when help defenders arrive) Float under/between them and switch hands and lay it up on the opposite side of the Rim.

http://www.nomoredebts.org/_Library/images/Warning_Sign_small.jpg( Warning) only those with top shelf quikness/athleticism/Body control should attempt.!!


http://gifsoup.com/view5/4370455/michael-jordan-reverse-layup-o.gif


VS Atlanta...When I first saw this play in 85'...I knew it was over for the League.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYaHDfDT0mA&feature=player_detailpage#t=139s


The reason I think this move is so important....because it showed that no one could takeaway a part of MJ's game.

example: You force a player baseline.....you are still on his hip....help defense comes and he rises/ splits the double team in mid air and gets a easy layup ( not easy , but for him it was)

it was heartbreaking for teams....


http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/nbacardDOTnet/zz%20NBA%20Photo%20Gallery/Michael%20Jordan/VS/mj.gif


again....just ungaurdable...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYaHDfDT0mA&feature=player_detailpage#t=131s


obviously Doctor J used to do similair moves before MJ....But Jordan took it to a whole nother level.....

he used it not only on the break but in half court sets......and once his game evolved into a more allaround game......he could attack anyhwere...it was over again!(bowdown)


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using it again in the Finals.....switches hands....from middle...
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On Fire my AZZ!!!........you were always so damn COLD!





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[TheAesirsFinest]

Another excellent Signature Moves post bro. :cheers:

This is probably my favorite element to his game. Forcing players to drive baseline was/is almost a universally smart defensive principle. Then Jordan came along :bowdown:

[Dro]

lol, this is great *cues* haters...

[AlphaWolf24]

Another excellent Signature Moves post bro. :cheers:

This is probably my favorite element to his game. Forcing players to drive baseline was/is almost a universally smart defensive principle. Then Jordan came along :bowdown:


(Fist bump)

:lol so true....

couldn't force him baseline......when you did he would get a EZ layup...:roll::roll:

[Sarcastic]

Here's the other angle for the Nets one:

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/michael-jordan-best-lay-up.gif

[KungFuJoe]

Ok I love MJ...but what you are describing is a simple up and under move. I could pull them off in my sleep during my playing days. Obviously not with near the style of MJ, but lets not make this out to be some otherworldly, god like move that is impossible for mere mortals to pull off.

[AlphaWolf24]

Ok I love MJ...but what you are describing is a simple up and under move. I could pull them off in my sleep during my playing days. Obviously not with near the style of MJ, but lets not make this out to be some otherworldly, god like move that is impossible for mere mortals to pull off.


Serious or Troll?


- If serious then....

- anyone could do any Kind of Moves.....8 year olds can no look pass....does that mean Magic Johnson was doing basic moves...

an average Highschool player can do a step back or Fade away...does that mean Dirk or Bird just do average moves?

- If you watched MJ in his first 6 seasons.....his combined ability of Creating in mid air was IMO the arguably the single greatest showmanship in sports history...and definatley the main catalayst in MJ's ability to become sponsored by Nike....then the most famous Athlete ever.

- is it an average move?...hell no.....it's a pretty hard move to do...especially against pro players...IN THE NBA......when you are the main scorer.

- Yes just because I could dunk in the 8th grade....I guess Dominique wilkins is doing average moves:confusedshrug:


PS:...not a up and under.....Up and under Move is a post Move....

Turn and shot fake.....as your defender jumps for the fake ......step past him ( usually under his weak side) for a easy layup/dunk.

[AlphaWolf24]

Here's the other angle for the Nets one:

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/michael-jordan-best-lay-up.gif


- Look at sam bowie on the end of the bench....:lol

[AirFederer]

Nice post, great move :applause: :bowdown:

[TheAesirsFinest]

Ok I love MJ...but what you are describing is a simple up and under move. I could pull them off in my sleep during my playing days. Obviously not with near the style of MJ, but lets not make this out to be some otherworldly, god like move that is impossible for mere mortals to pull off.

:oldlol: Are you serious? In what world is shot-faking in mid-air, gliding past the help defender's reach, and reversing the ball a "simple up and under"?

[AlphaWolf24]

Ok I love MJ...but what you are describing is a simple up and under move. I could pull them off in my sleep during my playing days. Obviously not with near the style of MJ, but lets not make this out to be some otherworldly, god like move that is impossible for mere mortals to pull off.


couldn't find a Tru up and under move from MJ.....found a step through ( wich incorporates similar idea/foortwork)

http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs5/4271449_o.gif

In a reverse layup...you end up shooting it on the oposite side of the hoop as you started....

and MJ was leaping from a 2 foot gather off of the dribble!!!.....

2 completley different moves....2 completley diffrent set ups ( off the dribble vs Posting up)


NOW U KNOW!....and KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE!

[Derivative]

wtf? isn't this poster the biggest kobe homer/MJ hater on ISH? what happened?

[TheMan]

wtf? isn't this poster the biggest kobe homer/MJ hater on ISH? what happened?
He's finally come to his senses:applause: All kidding aside, Alpha has given MJ his props in the past but he does love trolling MJ fans in Kobe vs MJ threads.:oldlol:

[ZaaaaaH]

Its so Sad how Hang Time is Lost in this Weak asss New Era.


MJ Hang Time was UNSTOPPABLE.

Kobe,Vince, and T-Mac was 3 players who actually had Hang Time with Skills to finish around the rim and D-Rose being the only new Generation to use it.



Good Post.

[ZaaaaaH]

Ok I love MJ...but what you are describing is a simple up and under move. I could pull them off in my sleep during my playing days. Obviously not with near the style of MJ, but lets not make this out to be some otherworldly, god like move that is impossible for mere mortals to pull off.


:facepalm

LOL

Its about how you execute the move :lol

You sure can get up like MJ to pull of those moves in ur sleep :lol

[Boston C's]

Alpha gotta give you props you get really detailed with these kinds of threads for every player

[AlphaWolf24]

wtf? isn't this poster the biggest kobe homer/MJ hater on ISH? what happened?


:no:

- maybe a Devils advocate sometimes.....just to stir the pot and keep it fresh:D ...keep this place lively...

- MJ was the best allaround player I ever seen...and I have said that countless times

- another poster asked for more....

check em' out..

Real Signature Moves Tim Hardaway's UTEP 2 STEP
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274647

Real Signature Moves Magic's no look pass and Birds Jumper
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=275918

Real Signature Moves Charles Barkley Gorrilla dunk
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=278008

Real Signature Moves Dream Shake
http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=273262

[AlphaWolf24]

Alpha gotta give you props you get really detailed with these kinds of threads for every player

:cheers:
( Knuckles).....

( then slowly washes hands...to rid the filth of a Celtic fan)

[Asukal]

Ok I love MJ...but what you are describing is a simple up and under move. I could pull them off in my sleep during my playing days. Obviously not with near the style of MJ, but lets not make this out to be some otherworldly, god like move that is impossible for mere mortals to pull off.

:facepalm :facepalm :facepalm
Its an up and under while in mid air with a reverse layup shot. Its not as easy as you think, if you haven't tried the move before, I bet you couldn't pull it off in your first try. If it was so easy, everybody could do it. Some moves looks easy if you are watching it, but if you try doing them it could be quite tricky.

[f0und]

OP mustve finally got around to watching that 4 hour jordan highlight.

[PHILA]

He also had the one handed twisting reverse.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xjfmAiDhXQ&t=1m15s

[Dro]

OP mustve finally got around to watching that 4 hour jordan highlight.
:cheers:

[Round Mound]

Good Thread AlphaWolf24...I Though You Where Just a Kobetard But You Do Have Some Very Good Observations, Great Analysis. :applause:

[DuMa]

dude had incredible creativity around the basket. it was a nightmare for paint defenders to see this guy because he was gonna score over, under or around you no matter what

[alleykat]

:cheers: Now this i like

[Dragonyeuw]

wtf? isn't this poster the biggest kobe homer/MJ hater on ISH? what happened?


Alpha mainly argues against the theory that there's a huge gap between MJ and Kobe. He's never outright said Kobe was the better player, just that Kobe has played in a similar role and put him pretty similar statistics.