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Basketball Terminology UCLA Cut

The famous UCLA cut is a high back screen and cut with player 5 and player 1. We have player 1 passing the ball to player 2, and player 5 …

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Basketball Terminology Ghost Screen

A ghost screen is a fake screen where the screener runs into open space after pretending to set a screen.

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Speed Cut/Scissor Cut Basketball Terminology

After the pass, the player cuts to the post and gets a hand-off pass for a layup.

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Slip Cut Basketball Terminology

Slip cut is an effective way to cut to the basket while setting a screen. If the defenders try to switch or are not paying attention, the player setting the …

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Basket Cut Basketball Terminology

A basket cut is a cut towards the basket. Players start first running towards the ball and then cutting to the basket.

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Curl Cut Basketball Terminology

A curl cut is when a player cuts in a curved line towards the basket as shown on the diagram.

L-Cut
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L-Cut Basketball Terminology

L-Cut is a simple cut that forms an L-shaped pattern of running. It’s a move where a player goes straight and then chooses to either cut hard left or right.

Backdooor Cut
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Backdoor Cut Basketball Terminology

The backdoor cut is probably the most used cut in basketball. It’s a very simple yet effective cut, as it uses the position of the defender to our advantage. A …

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V-Cut Basketball Terminology

In basketball, the probably most used cut beside the L and backdoor cut is the V-Cut. A V-Cut is exactly what it sounds like. Player 1 goes diagonally or straight …

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