To play a shorter shot than normally might be attempted. Would be done to achieve a good lie short of a hazard rather than trying to hit the green in one less shot.
(aka: "lay back", "play for position") a shot played to a particular location to allow for an easier subsequent shot or to keep the ball from going too far and getting into trouble. Example: "I didn't hit a very good drive so I had to lay up to the water before trying my approach into the green."
Choosing to hit a shot shorter than you are capable of in order to avoid a hazard or to position the ball in a certain spot.
A shot played short to avoid trouble.
(also "lay back, play for position", sometimes "transport shot") a shot played to a particular location to allow for an easier subsequent shot or to keep the ball from going too far (e.g., when the fairway ends in a deep canyon and it is not possible to carry the canyon from the current position) Example: I hit my tee shot too far to the right on the par 5, so I had to lay up/lay back/play for position, as I couldn't carry the water with my second shot.
Where a golfer plays a shorter shot than usual to avoid landing the ball with a bad lie or in/near a hazard, rather than to try and hit the green in one less shot.
to bounce the ball off the backboard so that it goes through the net
A long, reckless, wild shot to escape from a dangerous position when there is uncertainty about the next shot.
A cautious approach shot designed to fall short of the green, but in an excellent place to make the next shot from.
To hit a shot that will stop short of a hazard, rather than risking the hazard by attempting a longer shot to the green.
A safe shot where the ball is hit short of the green (usually to avoid a hazard).
a field goal attempt made by below,laying the ball up near the basket,and using one hand to tip the ball over the rim and into the basket(layin)or to bank it off the backboard and into the basket(layup)[ edit] Motion Offense---Offense created through a series of cuts and screens to create the best possible shot, with most or all offensive players moving simultaneously.[ edit