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Basketball: Under Shoulder Pass

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Step forwards with the left foot, leaning forwards. Make the pass under the left shoulder. Power and direction should come from the right arm. The left hand should steady the ball and add control.

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Under Shoulder Pass Wall | Passing Technique

Under Shoulder Pass Wall:

Lead forward with the left or right hand leg and make a pass under your shoulder off the hip planted on the ground. Bounce the ball about 1.5 m in front of the wall to have it rebound to you to catch.

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Two handed overhead pass | Passing Technique

Two handed overhead pass:

This pass is often confused with the football throw in where the ball is taken behind the head.

The basketball pass is taken directly above the head, when the player goes to make the pass, they will step in the direction of the target, pull their arms down and slick their wrists.

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Wall Bounce Pass | Passing Technique

Wall Bounce Pass:

  • Face wall with the ball in distance 1,5 metre.
  • Bounce the ball before the wall and after catch it without moving your feet.
  • How many times you can do it?

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    Wall Pass Drill | Passing Technique

    Wall Pass Drill:

    Stand about 10 feet away from the wall, the ball starts off in either hand. You will take a bounce then pass it with one hand off the wall and catch it with your other hand. This will be repeated back and forth.

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