Using FastDraw as an educational tool, these two videos are tutorials on the fundamentals of the most basic element of motion offense – the downscreen.
The four basic cuts of motion offense can be place into two categories and these videos detail the two inside cuts (Curl & Back Cut).
Coaching and teaching points include:
- Alignment
- Spacing
- Screening Angles
- Terminology
- Reading the Defense
- Much More!
Curl Cut
Reading the curl cut when a defender trails the cutter.
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Back Cut
Reading the back cut when the defender overplays the downscreen.
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