A simple rubric to assess a basketball layup should include which criterion?

• A. Time on task
• B. Approach/footwork, correct layup form, ball control, finish at the basket, and adherence to game rules
• C. Dribbling speed only
• D. Jump height and duration

Answer: (B)

A solid rubric for a basketball layup evaluates how the movement is performed across its key components. The best choice includes approach and footwork, correct layup form, ball control, finish at the basket, and adherence to game rules. Each part checks a critical aspect of successful execution: proper steps and body position to set up the shot, the correct shooting form with the appropriate use of the shooting hand and alignment, secure handling of the ball to prevent losses, a controlled finish at the rim (often using the backboard when appropriate), and staying within the rules of the game to avoid violations. This combination provides a complete picture of skill performance, not just one isolated trait.

Time on task focuses on how long the movement takes rather than how well it’s performed. Dribbling speed alone misses most essential elements of a layup technique. Jump height and duration don’t necessarily reflect quality or legal execution of the layup.