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Initial setup. 1 has the ball at the top, 5 on the left wing.
DESCRIPTION
Ball-handler passes to a teammate, immediately cuts hard to the rim. Receiver returns the ball with a bounce pass for an open layup.
The oldest play in basketball. Still works because defenders constantly forget about the passer.
COACHING POINTS
Pass with intent, sharp, two-handed.
First step HARD toward the rim.
Receiver sees the cut, bounce pass low.
Finisher: catch on the move, finish strong.
If cut isn't open, return and reset.