Back Door Cut

Instructions

1. 1P1 passes from the upper position across to P2 on the right side
2. 2P3 cuts sharply behind the defense on a long diagonal run toward goal
3. 3P2 delivers the ball to P3 arriving near the central scoring area
4. 4P3 finishes with a jump shot on goal from close range

Coaching Points

• Wait for the defense to overplay before cutting — read before committing
• The backdoor cut must be hard and straight — a curved run is easy to recover against
• Passer must deliver the ball low and ahead so the cutter catches without slowing
• Cutter should already be deciding shot type before receiving — short angle or flying shot
• If the cut arrives late, adjust to a pivot position and look for the next action

Common Mistakes

• The cutter starts the backdoor run before the defender is actually overplaying
• The passer does not sell the misdirection, so the defender stays in position
• The pass into the backdoor lane is too high or too far ahead of the cutter
• The cutter receives the ball but turns away from the goal instead of toward it
• The backdoor becomes predictable because it is used every possession