Named after the first real big man in the NBA, George Mikan. 

From beneath the basket, make a lay-up with the right hand, grab the ball out of the net and make a lay-up with the left hand. Continue to repeat this for a specified time (usually 30 seconds or a minute), alternating hands.

Key Points
Keep the hands high! Catch the ball as it come out of the net and never bring it lower.
Exlpode the correct knee up high as you make the lay-up.

Eventually the player will develop a rhythm, and grab the ball as they are taking their two steps to shoot the next shot.

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