Set Up
Do these on both sides of the field, so you have 4 lines and add a coach in between each line as a defender. The lines are up top, and starts with a pass down. That player who just passed the ball, will execute a shallow cut floating to the space/area their teammate just came from. The player will carry the ball up, at this point the coach will either slide to ball, or stay with the shllow cutter. If the coach Slides to the ball, the player will throw back to shallow cutter for a shot. If the defender holds on the shallow cut, they will continue to dodge for a shot. Its important to note the shallow cutter should not fade towards the crease, but more to the outside making slide longer for an opposing defender
Coaching Points and Principles
- The shallow cut should be like a banana, cutting on an arc. Don’t just run to the new space
- Players must read the defender and make a decision, building some situational game IQ
- The ball carrier should add in a little pump fake ahead of them, before throwing back. Make sure they are stepping away to make a good pass
- Catch loaded and try to finish quickly. Aim for far pipe
Progressions
- Simulate a Pick instead of a shallow cut
- Start opposite, pass up, clear throw for a shot up top
