NBA Cutting: How Non-Shooters Cut to Score

Shooting is a great skill, but some NBA players survive without it. How? They have great cutting skills and IQ, knowing when and how to cut to the rim. We look at a few of the most common instances of controlled cuts as a tool for teaching young players how to move without the ball. This video is designed for more wings and guards than post players! 0:06 - Corner Backdoor (Strong Side) 0:44 - Corner Backdoor (Weak Side) 1:34 - 45-Cut 2:39 - Blade (Shake counter) 3:14 - Reject the screen 3:30 - Down screen & slip (vs. switch) 3:47 - Flare screen & slip (vs. switch) 4:35 - Post-Up Cut -- Baseline Sneak 5:08 - Post-Up Cut -- Middle Dive 5:51 - Post-Up Cut -- 45-Cut