Basketball drills
Basketball cutting & off-ball movement drills
6 free Basketball drills for cutting & off-ball movement, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
6 drills
GamePassing3v3 pass-only gameA half-court 3v3 game with no dribbling, so players must pivot, pass and cut to get open and score.12 min · 6–12 players · U7+
Team offence & setsCutting & off-ball movement4-out 1-in motion offenceFour players on the perimeter and one post: pass, cut, refill the spot and feed the post when open.20 min · 5–10 players · U13+
Screens & pick-and-rollCutting & off-ball movementDown screens off the ballA player down-screens for a teammate on the block, who reads the defender to pop, curl or go backdoor.15 min · 6–12 players · U13+
Cutting & off-ball movementPassingGive-and-goPass, then cut hard to the basket for the return pass, first in lines and then 2v2.12 min · 4–12 players · U11+
Post playCutting & off-ball movementPost entry and split cutsThrow it into the post, then the two perimeter players split: the passer screens, the cutter goes to the rim and the post reads the help.15 min · 6–12 players · U16+
Cutting & off-ball movementFootwork & pivotsV-cuts and L-cutsWings get open against a defender with a sharp V-cut or L-cut, catch on balance and face the basket in triple threat.12 min · 3–12 players · U10+