Screens
Type of screen where one person sets it on the ball handler's defender to get the ball handler open.
Ball Screen
This cut is when a player steps towards the defender, then quickly reverses direction and cuts to the basket or wing to receive a pass.
V-Cut
Type of Zone defense where there are three guards up front and 2 post players on the blocks.
3-2
Type of screen used to get someone without the ball open. An example is when a person on the wing sets this type of screen for someone on the block.
Down Screen
This cut is when the player steps towards the defender then quickly reverses direction with a 90-degree change in direction.
L-Cut
Type of Zone defense where there are two people up top and 3 people down low.
2-3
Type of screen that sends the offensive player without the ball towards the basket
Back Screen
This is cut towards the basket when the defender overplays the passing lane. The player cuts behind the defender to receive a pass for a layup.
Backdoor Cut
Boxout
Type of screen that is usually set near the middle of the lane in front of the basket to create scoring opportunities for low post players.
Cross Screen
This cut is when after setting a screen, the player curls around the screen towards the basket, aiming to receive a pass for a shot or layup.
Curl Cut
A perfect closeout includes what?
Chopping your feet, balance, and high hands
This type of screen is when an offensive player cuts from one area of the court to another area via consecutive screens that are set by two additional offensive players.
Stagger Screen
A cut towards the basket, often used when the ball is in the post, looking for a quick pass and score.
Basket Cut
Name for when you pick up full court on defense.
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