V-Cut
What is the meaning of a “V-cut”?
What is a V-cut in basketball?
What does a “V-cut” refer to?
A V-cut is used by an offensive player to get open at the wing when the defensive player has a foot and hand in the passing lane and is trying to deny a pass to the offensive player. The ideal place for the offensive player to receive the ball is at the wing position, which is even with the free-throw line halfway between the free-throw lane and the sideline. The V-cut should be the offensive player’s first option in getting to this position because it is the easiest cut to use and the quickest method to get open.
To execute a V-cut, the offensive player moves from the wing position and takes her defender to the basket. They then plant the foot closest to the basket and push off toward the wing position to receive the ball. The offensive player should come out on a different line than the one they used when making their cut to the basket (hence the V-cut).