Ask players to define a "backdoor cut." They should say "a cut to the basketball, then away from the ball."
Brett Brown explains the drill. In this action, spacing, timing, and acting create the separation.
0:45 Backcuts work well against "head turners," against pressure defense, and when defenders simply get out of position. Gordon Hayward is cleared out on the perimeter and being denied two passes away. Ruh roh.
1:06 LeBron's defender inexplicably leaves and LeBron makes him pay. "Great players play in space."
1:18 Steph Curry looks like he's worried about the Adams down screen. But his assignment cuts across and Curry loses position. OKC reverses the Ball, Durant's assignment clears (Durant loses sight of the ball), and they execute beautiful backdoor action .
"Multiple actions make great offense."
0:18 The staggered screen sets the trap and the flash to the elbow springs it.
Phase 1. Staggered screen for shot or two-man game?
Phase 2. Flash and back cut.