Intermediate Intermediate Cutting Decision Making Spacing

Players learn to make effective fill cuts and finish at the rim while engaging in one-on-one situations that emphasize quick decision-making and utilizing body positioning to navigate defenders.

Suggested Practice Runtime

2 minutes - 5 minutes

Steps

• Offensive and defensive players begin on the baseline.
• Offense sprints around a cone to fill the wing, receives a pass, and must face up quickly in triple threat position.
• They have three dribbles to score, and can use fakes or counters.
• Focus is on decision-making, footwork, and shot-read recognition.

Coaching Tips

• Emphasize making strong passes and moving without the ball to maintain spacing.

Source

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