Basketball · Cutting & off-ball movement · Passing

Give-and-go

Pass, then cut hard to the basket for the return pass, first in lines and then 2v2.

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Time
12 min
Players
4–12
Age
U11+
Area
Half court
Equipment
2 basketballs6 bibs

Setup

  1. A line at the top of the key with the balls and a line on the wing.
  2. Once the cut is sharp, add a defender on each attacker for 2v2.

How it runs

  1. The top player passes to the wing, then cuts hard to the basket.
  2. The wing hits the cutter with a bounce pass for a lay-up.
  3. In 2v2, cut in front of a defender who turns to watch the ball; go backdoor if they deny.
  4. Players swap lines after each go; defenders become attackers.

Coaching points

  • Pass, then go: no standing to admire the pass.
  • Sell it first: one step away, then explode to the rim.
  • Show a target hand to the passer as you cut.
  • Wing: pass ahead of the cutter, low and on time.

Common mistakes

  • Cutting slowly or drifting, so the defender stays attached.
  • Travelling on the catch: jump stop or take two steps only.

Say it: “Give it, then go.”

Make it harder

  • Live 2v2 to one basket, defence plays hard.
  • Wing must catch on the move after a V-cut.

Make it easier

  • No defence, walk the cut first.
  • Allow one dribble before the lay-up.

Pairs well with

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.