NCSU - 45 Degree Cut - Spread Ball Screen - FastModel Sports

Published 09/04/2019 by Randy Sherman Favorite Send to FastDraw Print Embed

About This Play/Drill

Cutting concept in Spread Ball Screen from the NCSU Wolfpack (diagram and video below). Check out the #FivePossessions blog post for a deeper look into 45 degree cuts.

For more resources on Spread Ball Screen:

  • Basketball Play - NCSU - 45 Degree Cut - Spread Ball Screen
  • Basketball Play - NCSU - 45 Degree Cut - Spread Ball Screen
  • In Spread Ball Screen alignment, the NAIL defender can clog space for penetration.

  • A 45º Cut by the High wing (4) can move this nail defender and open up a double gap if the ball screen creates an advantage.

     

    Coaching Point: "Cut behind your defender's head"