Clear the route before moving the ball across it
Cut a path through the purple barrier, then work together to guide the ball toward the hoop. Prepare the route before committing to a transfer: a well-shaped carrier still cannot deliver the ball through paper that blocks the crossing.
Look for the raised starting platform on the left, the tall purple divider and the basket on the right. The ball begins above the left-side character. Plan how your characters will carry it across those different heights.
Your Cut it Out alley oop plan should answer two questions: where will the ball rest next, and can the carrier reach that position?
Prepare the opening and receiver
Inspect the divider relative to the ball and both characters. Plan an opening that gives the transfer room to happen. A narrow cut at an unrelated height does not establish a useful crossing route.
Have one partner prepare the barrier while the other keeps track of the ball’s position. After cutting, inspect the opening instead of immediately pushing the ball toward it. Compare the gap with the full size of your carrying arrangement.
Choose a receiving surface on the destination side before starting a handoff. That prevents both players from arriving beneath a loose ball without a clear role.
Shape for carrying, then for delivery
A cradle can help you hold the ball while moving toward the crossing. Make a receiving recess, orient it upward and test the ball’s position before travelling.
Carrying the ball and delivering it into the basket can require different shapes or angles. First establish a stable receiving position, then adjust toward the hoop while watching the ball.
- Locate the ball and the hoop.
- Clear the paper that obstructs the intended crossing.
- Prepare a carrier and a receiving partner.
- Receive the ball and inspect its support.
- Move through the opening with deliberate adjustments.
- Position for the hoop and observe the actual result.
Treat this as a planning sequence. The current board’s geometry determines the exact opening, movement and delivery angle.
Correct transfers that keep failing
| Failure | What to check |
|---|---|
| Ball cannot cross the divider | Whether the opening matches the intended route and height |
| Ball rolls off the carrier | Recess orientation and the supporting edge |
| Partners collide during a handoff | Receiver position before the carrier moves |
| Ball reaches the right side but misses the hoop | Final height and direction relative to the basket |
| Carrier loses useful geometry | Reform and rebuild that character’s receiving shape |
Do not chase a loose ball with both characters at once. Give one player a receiving job while the other prepares the approach. A prepared surface is more useful than two uncoordinated pushes.
Use slow movement near an opening or a receiving edge. Avoid reshaping a character that is currently supporting the ball; establish another resting position first.
Check the hoop rather than the chapter number
Watch the ball relative to the hoop and the board’s completion display. After reaching the destination side, you still need to get the ball into the basket.
The Alley Oop walkthrough starts at 03:03. Use it to identify the divider and platform arrangement, then follow your live board if its layout has changed.
For another ball route, read Bowling for Baskets. For careful carrying with a different destination, try Firefly Flicker.
FAQ
What do I do first in Alley Oop?
Inspect and clear the purple barrier along the route you intend to use. Prepare the transfer before moving the ball across.
Do I need a special basketball shoot button?
Use character shapes, positioning and teamwork to guide the ball. Check the current action labels before expecting a separate shooting button.
Why does the ball roll away?
Check whether the carrier’s supporting surface faces upward and whether movement exposes an open edge.
Can one partner prepare the destination?
Yes, assign a receiving role before the transfer. Coordinate its position with the carrier’s approach.
Why has reaching the right side not completed the board?
The goal is the hoop. Inspect the ball’s final placement and the completion display, not just your character’s side of the divider.