Iverson Cut
The actual wing-to-wing cut used in Iverson action, designed to make a defender chase across high screens before the catch.
Actions And Plays
Zipper Cut
The Zipper Cut is a baseline-to-top movement where a player cuts from the corner or baseline up the lane line toward the ball handler at the top of the key.
Direct answer
What is Zipper Cut?
The Zipper Cut is a baseline-to-top movement where a player cuts from the corner or baseline up the lane line toward the ball handler at the top of the key.
Quick facts
| Category | Actions And Plays |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- The Zipper Cut is a baseline-to-top movement where a player cuts from the corner or baseline up the lane line toward the ball handler at the top of the key.
How it works
- The cutter arrives at the elbow or wing area and either: - Catches a pass from the ball handler for a DHO-like exchange, or - Catches for a catch-and-shoot three, or - Sets up a pin-down screen for themselves or triggers a new action.
- A player is stationed in the corner or along the baseline on the weak side.
- The ball is at the top of the key (or slot).
- The corner player reads the defense, then makes a sharp cut up the lane line — staying near the painted area — toward the ball.
- The cutter arrives at the elbow or wing area and either:
Bilingual terms
| English | Zipper Cut |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | Zipper空切 |
| Traditional Chinese | 拉鍊剪裁 |
Related concepts
Iverson Actions
A wing-to-wing cut across high screens that moves a scorer before the catch and flows into handoffs, post entries, or ball screens.
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