V-Cut to Get Open

Setup

A passer at the top, a player starting on the wing.

Steps

1. 1Walk your defender in toward the basket.
2. 2Plant hard and cut back out to the wing in a 'V'.
3. 3Show a target hand and call for the ball.
4. 4Catch in triple threat, ready to attack.

Coaching points

• Sell the cut in before you come out.
• Plant and change direction sharply.
• Come to meet the pass.

Why kids love it

Kids who can't get open touch the ball less — this fixes it fast.

Variations