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Essentials: Cutting by Brummie

“Cuts” and “cutting” refers to the techniques used by offensive receivers to get open for a pass

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Generally speaking, cutting involves a change of direction and / or pace in order to generate separation from a defender. “Cut” (singular) refers to a single straight line move, while “cuts” (plural) refers to a single receiver making at least one change of direction (i.e. linking more than one “cut”). For some good examples of cutting, see How do I know I’m open? A common mistake for inexperienced and intermediate players is to think that someone has to be alone […]

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