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Get open & receive continuous 1-on-1

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Sink to get open, create space to receive the ball. Anticipated cuts and pauses to get free.

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Get open & receive continuous 1-on-1 - STEP 1: <div>Player at the top, defense passes the ball and closes out on the shooter; Player O2 will make a cut toward the screen to create space and receive the ball at 45°
Player at the top, defense passes the ball and closes out on the shooter; Player O2 will make a cut toward the screen to create space and receive the ball at 45°.
STEP 1

Player at the top, defense passes the ball and closes out on the shooter; Player O2 will make a cut toward the screen to create space and receive the ball at 45°.

Get open & receive continuous 1-on-1 - STEP 2: <div>Player O2 makes a V-cut, first reaching the screen and then moving to W to receive the ball; it’s important that Player O1 anticipates the pass so player and ball arrive at W simultaneously
Player O2 makes a V-cut, first reaching the screen and then moving to W to receive the ball; it’s important that Player O1 anticipates the pass so player and ball arrive at W simultaneously.
STEP 2

Player O2 makes a V-cut, first reaching the screen and then moving to W to receive the ball; it’s important that Player O1 anticipates the pass so player and ball arrive at W simultaneously.

Get open & receive continuous 1-on-1 - STEP 3: <div>When Player O2 receives the pass, they must threaten the basket (triple-threat), X2 must close out the shot and space to prevent penetration through the center of the court
When Player O2 receives the pass, they must threaten the basket (triple-threat), X2 must close out the shot and space to prevent penetration through the center of the court.
STEP 3

When Player O2 receives the pass, they must threaten the basket (triple-threat), X2 must close out the shot and space to prevent penetration through the center of the court.

Get open & receive continuous 1-on-1 - STEP 4: <div>Player O2 must look for the opportunity to attack the basket, can choose to attack the baseline or the elbow; player O1 must react to move without the ball toward the dribbler’s direction
Player O2 must look for the opportunity to attack the basket, can choose to attack the baseline or the elbow; player O1 must react to move without the ball toward the dribbler’s direction.
STEP 4

Player O2 must look for the opportunity to attack the basket, can choose to attack the baseline or the elbow; player O1 must react to move without the ball toward the dribbler’s direction.

Get open & receive continuous 1-on-1 - STEP 5: 1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options
1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.
STEP 5

1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

Get open & receive continuous 1-on-1 - STEP 6: We define the starting positions of the players, placing each strategically to optimize passes and attacking options
We define the starting positions of the players, placing each strategically to optimize passes and attacking options.
STEP 6

We define the starting positions of the players, placing each strategically to optimize passes and attacking options.