This study aims to determine the level of lay-up shooting ability of basketball athletes at SMK Negeri 1 Banda Aceh. The study used a quantitative descriptive approach with test and measurement methods. The research subjects were 24 athletes who were all sampled. The instrument used was a lay-up shooting skills test that assessed the initial, execution, and final movement phases. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and classified into five assessment categories. The results showed a minimum score of 12, a maximum of 23, an average of 18.75, and a standard deviation of 2.60. The distribution of categories showed that 12.5% of athletes were in the very good category, 45.8% were good, 29.2% were moderate, 12.5% were poor, and 0% were very poor. Based on the average value, the lay-up shooting ability of basketball athletes at SMK Negeri 1 Banda Aceh was in the good category. However, there is still a need for increased training, especially in the aspects of step coordination, balance, and shooting accuracy.
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