Give and Go Cut

Instructions

1. 1P1 passes forward to P2 positioned on the upper right side
2. 2P1 immediately cuts diagonally forward toward the goal area
3. 3P2 times the return pass to P1 arriving near the central scoring zone
4. 4P1 receives in stride and fires a jump shot on goal

Coaching Points

• Start the cut the moment the ball leaves your hand — not after
• Cut at an angle toward the goal line, not straight down the middle
• The timing pass requires the receiver to be in stride — call the cut aloud
• Catch at full speed and shoot in one motion — no settling allowed
• If the cut is covered, loop back to create a second option

Common Mistakes

• The cut starts too late — the passer waits a beat after releasing the ball
• The cutting angle goes straight down the middle instead of toward the goal line
• The return pass is mis-timed — it arrives before or after the cutter is in stride
• The cutter settles the ball and takes extra touches before shooting
• When the cut is covered, the player does not loop back to create a second option