Creating space is one of the most important parts of a successful offense. One of the easiest ways to do this is by cutting through after you pass or when you don't have the ball. As you cut, you take your defender with you, giving your teammate more room to attack.
When you cut through the middle, your defender usually follows you. This pulls a defender away from the ball and opens space for your teammate to dodge.
Defenders who are next to the ball are often watching to see if they need to slide and help stop the ball carrier. If they are occupied by a player cutting through, it becomes much harder for them to leave their assignment.
Follow these simple steps: