How The 45 Cut Will Change Your Offense

One of the more nuanced ways to score in basketball is using a 45 cut. The name was created in the NBA because the purpose is to cut at a 45 degree angle to the basket when your defender rotates to help, or isn't paying attention.
In this video, you'll see the various places on the court this works from, as well as how to create opportunities to score off this cut.
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[@ChrisReif]

I'm bout to be super mad at my team mates at old man pick up ball for not 45 cutting. Thanks, Austin.

[@benmurf207]

45 cuts are called such because they happen from the slot (45 degree angle) . Corner cuts are backdoors.

[@TheFilmRoom1]

Good insight - thanks for watching and sharing that. I use the term 45 cut universally to limit the amount of terminology our guys have to comprehend. Because we use the term “back door” for cutting when their man is overplaying them on the perimeter, we don’t want to confuse them. But I don’t disagree with your comment, we just choose to terms for an intentional reason. Thanks!

[@notperfect101]

@@TheFilmRoom1 Love your content but I have to agree with the comment. Cuts are usually named based on their spatial characteristics (45, backdoor, L, V etc.) while it seems you want to communicate more about the timing when to cut (defense doesn't pay attention or is out of position). I've seen some videos of yours now and I already noticed you like to use your own terminology instead of widespread established ones. While this might make sense to you it can be confusing for everyone else, especially in a case like this when you actually redefine existing terminology. It can confuse viewers but might also be hard on your new players and also when your players eventually go to other teams they will have to re-adjust. I understand you want to put your own spin on things but I don't think this kind of change of terminology is necessary to get your concepts across. Which are great btw, keep it up! Just some food for thought.

[@TheFilmRoom1]

Really appreciate the feedback. This has been a continually growing journey (as I think everything should be). Ultimately, the goal is to help athletes be successful, and because I coach at the collegiate level - there isn't "another team" that 99% of our players end up at. I do understand how this could be problematic for HS players watching my videos. I would be interested to hear what other terms you have heard me use that you think aren't widespread. Always helpful to learn more. I appreciate it, Chris!

[@cfbaddict7284]

​@@notperfect101 I haven't heard a universal term for a cut when the defender is forced to help. The best name I can think of is an "advantage cut" since it is a cut off of an offensive advantage. I'd be interested to hear each of your thoughts on this name since it would leave no ambiguity or cause any issues with established terms.

[@H4LFC0URT]

I get 6-10 extra points off of backdoor cuts; quality video.

[@geoffcollinson3051]

Fantastic again. Thank you for the clear explanation

[@utar-kc1dg]

Shake Action means lift to 45?

[@TheFilmRoom1]

Shake action is when there’s a side ballscreen and the screener rolls - the wing in the corner lifts up to the FT line extended. That movement is typically called a “shake” or a “lift”.

[@utar-kc1dg]

thxs

[@aaronwizzy24]

The 45 cut used to be called just playing basketball.

[@TheFilmRoom1]

Haha probably right. We live in a world where everything needs a label. Not always “needed” but I think it helps the teaching process.

[@Lewis.Alcindor]

Haha, it used to be before we started focusing too much on isos, pick & rolls leading to mismatch isos, and developing that "bag" of moves to attack isos.

[@VivaLasVegusNervana]

What's measured gets managed. You can't measured something if it doesn't have a nomenclature.