Step 1

Classic vertical stack. This time, the defense is going to shut down the first cut.

Step 2

Cutter 7 doesn't set up their cut well, so defender 7 is able to stay on their hip throughout the cut. No throw.

Step 3

Cutter 6 should be setting up their cut *during* cutter 7s cut (not waiting for cutter 7s cut to finish). Meanwhile, cutter 7 clears back to the stack and the stack adjusts its spacing.

Step 4

Cutter 6 sells their cut well, but defender 7 stays and poaches the lane, preventing the throw. Time to look dump.

Step 5

Handler 2 makes a dump cut upline, hoping for power position, but they're covered. Uh oh!

Step 6

This is where the front of the stack, cutter 3, becomes the reset. Cutter 3 makes a good breakside dump cut to release the pressure. Note that cutter 5 is setting up a cut but not cutting yet — when dump cuts are happening, it can be ok to holster your cut and let the handlers complete the reset.

Step 7

Because defender 3 had to respect the open side, cutter 3 gets an open breakside throw to cutter 5. This is *classic* vertical stack — exploit defenders being out of position to keep them out of position. Again, this is a case where spacing is *crucial* — if cutter 5 is too close to cutter 4 at the start of this cut, there will be a pick.

Step 8

Now the breakside is open and cutter 4 is free for an easy goal.