Basketball: Cut out, cut in and then shoot

Description

Player 1 passes a long ball to player 2 and follows their pass, moving towards the sideline, before then cutting inside the court towards the cone to receive the return pass from player 2.

Player 1 then drives to the basket and shoots or performs a lay-up. After this they collect their ball and play an outlet pass to player 2 who has run up the court in readiness for the pass.

Coaching points

Look for fast and sharp changes of direction and pace.

Even though players know when the ball is coming they should make their runs as they would in a match situation.