This is a pass and run to the back of the opposite line drill, with a v-cut movement before the pass.
The use of the V-Cut is very important in basketball. It allows us without the ball to create space to receive a pass.
The cut is performed by moving towards the basket and then changing direction and popping out to where you want to receive the ball.
The ball screen produces almost half of all professional offensive possessions, yet most teams still teach it as a memorised play. The modern approach trains the read - giving players a framework to decide based on what the defence does, not what the coach called.
The closeout is the most repeated defensive action in modern basketball. With fouls per game climbing in the 2025-26 season, coaches must teach defenders to contest the three without surrendering the drive or putting shooters on the line.
The 2-3 zone defence remains one of the most effective defensive systems in basketball when coached and executed properly. This guide covers the fundamentals of running a 2-3 zone, including player roles, rotations, and when to deploy it for maximum impact.