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UCLA Cut

Basketball play explained with court animation.

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How it works

UCLA Cut: Set up with 1 on the right slot, 2 on the right wing, 3 left wing, 4 left corner and 5 on the right block. 5 flashes from the block to the right elbow.

  1. Set up with 1 on the right slot, 2 on the right wing, 3 left wing, 4 left corner and 5 on the right block.
  2. 5 flashes from the block to the right elbow.
  3. 1 passes to 2 on the wing.
  4. 1 cuts off the back of 5 straight to the rim; 2 hits 1 for the layup.
  5. If the cut is covered, 1 clears to the corner, 5 pops to the top and the ball is reversed.

Coaching tips

5 must set the screen with his back to the baseline and hold it. 1 sets up his defender with a step to the left before using the screen.

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