Flex Cut

Scrimmage/finisher

Run the flex action — a baseline screen into a layup, with a continuous, hard-to-guard pattern.

12 min 4+ Half court · dual
TeamworkU14U16
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Setup

Two players on the wings, two along the baseline; ball starts on a wing.

Steps

  1. 1Wing reverses the ball to the top.
  2. 2A baseline player sets a flex screen for the opposite baseline cutter.
  3. 3The cutter uses the screen and cuts hard to the block for a layup.
  4. 4The screener steps up for a jumper. Reverse the ball and repeat the other way.

Coaching points

  • Cutter: set up the screen, then cut tight off the shoulder.
  • Screener: hold the screen, then step up to shoot.
  • Ball reversal is the trigger — move it quickly.

Why kids love it

A classic continuity offence that keeps flowing, so every player screens, cuts and scores.

Variations

Easier

Walk one repetition slowly to learn the pattern.