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Ball Movement - Chest Pass

Player 1 rolls the ball out to player 2, who in turn picks the ball up and gives a bounce pass to player 3 (in one action). Player 1 then goes behind player 4 and player 2 goes behind player 3 so the practice keeps going. A progression would be to introduce a chest pass

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Fast Hands 1, 2, 3

Players stand in a triangle shape, with one player at the top and then three others standing opposite. Passing in order each player passes the ball to the player at the top of the circle who must pass the ball back using the same passing technique as was used to pass the ball to them. As soon as the ball is passed back the next player can pass back. Repeat twice then change over.

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Line Pepper Pot Drill

Players line up as shown. 2 Basketballs are passed between Player 1 and the other players in a rapid fashion, using either chest or bounce pass.

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Pairs Full Court Passing Drill

Players will pass their way up the court (chest or bounce pass), as shown.

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Pass and Follow Drill

01 passes to 04 and follows pass to join back of line.04 will do the same, pass to 02 etc.Chest or bounce pass can be used.

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Pass and Move

Seven players with two balls. One player is based at the circle of the free throw line (Player 2). Player 1 passes to player 2, player 1 who makes a cut and goes for a hand off pass. Player 1 passes to player 3 and goes to replace player 3. The same happens on the other side of the court using players 4, 2 and 5.

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Simple passing and protect the ball

Simple passing technique. 2 Players with 1 ball 4m apart. Start with a chest pass, then bounce pass and then overhead pass. The receiver must pull the ball into their hip to protect the ball from their opponents.

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Simultaneous Bounce / Chest Pass

Players line up parallel with the sidelines. Depending on the level of your players you can start with one or two basketballs. If using two balls one player should use a chest pass with the other using a bounce pass to avoid the balls hitting in mid-air. Duration of the each drill is 1 minute. 1. Start off with simple chest passing to each other whilst jogging on the spot. After a little while change the type of pass to a bounce pass. 2. Same as above, this time alternating the types of pass, throwing one chest and one bounce pass. 3. Players must move from one sideline to the other whilst maintaining the same distance between one another. Move the ball between one another by using simple chest passes whilst jogging. After about a minute repeat this stage using bounce passes. 4. Increase and decrease the distance between the players and move from sideline to sideline. Simple chest passes to each other whilst jogging. When both players are at the sideline, they might use a javelin or baseball pass to each other. After use bounce passes. After use exercises 2 and 3.

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Simultaneous Bounce / Chest Pa...

Players line up parallel with the sidelines. Depending on the level of your players you can start with one or two basketballs. If using two balls one player should use a chest pass with the other using a bounce pass to avoid the balls hitting in mid-air. Duration of the each drill is 1 minute. 1. Start off with simple chest passing to each other whilst jogging on the spot. After a little while change the type of pass to a bounce pass. 2. Same as above, this time alternating the types of pass, throwing one chest and one bounce pass. 3. Players must move from one sideline to the other whilst maintaining the same distance between one another. Move the ball between one another by using simple chest passes whilst jogging. After about a minute repeat this stage using bounce passes. 4. Increase and decrease the distance between the players and move from sideline to sideline. Simple chest passes to each other whilst jogging. When both players are at the sideline, they might use a javelin or baseball pass to each other. After use bounce passes. After use exercises 2 and 3.

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Pairs Bounce Pass Bounce Pass ...

Pairs move down and back up the court passing to each other using a bounce pass.<br>When the player with the ball reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass into the path of the other player.<br>Receiving player scores with a layup.

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Pairs Bounce Pass Pass Shoot S...

Pairs move down and back up the court passing between themselves using a bounce pass.<br>Final pass to release shot is a standard pass.

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Pairs Pass Bounce Layup Shooti...

In pairs pass moving down the court to the halfcourt line and back.<br>When the play with the ball reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass into the path of the other player.<br>Receiving player shoots using a layup.

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Pairs Overhead Pass Bounce Pas...

Pairs move down the court and back up passing the ball between themselves using overhead passes.<br>When the player with the ball reaches the 3 point line pass to the other player using a bounce pass.<br>Receiving player scores with a bounce pass.

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3 Man pass turn bounce pass sh...

In 3s pass ball moving down the court.<br>When team reaches the half court line, turn and repeat back.<br>When one of the players reaches the 3 point line make a bounce pass to a free man.<br> Receiving player shoots.

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Chest Bounce Pass Passing Tech...

Step forwards with one foot. As the weight transfers forward make a chest pass by extending your arms at chest height and bounce the ball in between you and the player to whom you are passing.

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Step around bounce pass Passin...

Starting with the ball in triple threat position, the passer will step around the defensive player and make a bounce pass from their hip.

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Bounce pass Passing Technique ...

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Basketball: Pick up ball and B...

Pick up a rolling ball, feet shoulder width apart. When you pick up the ball, lead forwards with the dominant foot and as your momentum goes forwards make a bounce pass. Forward momentum gives more power.

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Wall Bounce Pass Passing Techn...

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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Sitting then standing passing ...

2 Players sit facing each other with one ball at a distance of 3m. The players must do a chest pass to each other. After passing the ball the players must stand up, sit down and then signal which hand they want the ball and continue</p</content> <content tag="coachingPoints">

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Pickup and Pass Passing Techni...

Collect a bouncing ball in 2 hands, stand and make a bounce pass using both hands back to the original passer.

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Multi-pass Full Court Drill Pa...

--4 chest pass to 1.<br> --Run up court.<br> --1 chest pass back to 4.<br> --Bounce pass to 2.<br> --Run.<br> --2 bounce pass back to 4.<br> --Chest or bounce pass to 3.<br> --Run.<br> --3 pass back to 4.<br> --4 shoot the lay up and rebound ball.<br> --Overhead pass to 7.<br> --9 cut to basket.<br> --7 baseball pass to 9.<br> --9 lay up, rebound, join back of line.

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Long pass and shoot Shooting -...

Players are lined up in 2 lines near half way. 2 balls in rotation. Player from one line runs out to receive a bounce pass from opposing line, players take a shot.

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Star Pass and Follow Drill Pas...

Ball starts on one of the corners. This player passes and follows the ball into the middle. The middle player catches the ball and pass / follows the ball to the next player.

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Pass and follow Warmup - Baske...

Players stand in a circle with one ball per group. The first player with the ball starts off by passing the ball to another player and then follows their own pass.

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Pairs Full Court Passing Drill...

Players will pass their way up the court (chest or bounce pass), as shown.

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Sidestep and pass Passing Tech...

Make a lateral step. Pass off the hip of the feet that lands against the wall so that the ball bounces back to make a catch without having to move. Repeat

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Javelin Pass Passing Technique...

Single-handed pass. Start with the arm cocked back behind the shoulder. The arm goes straight over the shouler. Arm should follow the path of the ball for maximum accuracy and power.

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Step Around Pass Individual - ...

Step around pass is used when you are closely guarded and you need to step around the defender in the direction you want to pass the ball. As you step around you will need to protect the ball by getting the ball to the side of your body away from the defender and making the pass from your hip.

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name your pass Passing - Baske...

Players form a circle and have to call out the name of the person that they are going to pass to before making the pass.

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Under Shoulder Pass Passing Te...

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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Chest Pass Variation Passing -...

Two players standing opposite each other. Both pass the ball to each other using chest passes.

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One Bounce and One Arm Wall Pa...

Simply set up facing a wall with one ball. The player will bounce the ball before passing it towards the wall. On return of the ball, the player will bounce it with the other hand before passing with that hand, with the ball returning back to the previous hand, and this is repeated.

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Basketball: Body Position for ...

When you collect the ball, set your feet wide apart, bend your knees to form a strong body position to be able to put maximum power and control on the pass.

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Variation Passing Drill Passin...

<BR>Two players standing opposite each other with two balls being continually passed</BR><BR><BR><BR>One ball gets bounced from one player to the other, the other ball gets passed at chest height between players</BR>

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Throw Fake Jump Shot Individua...

Throw the ball forwards with a bit of backspin so that you can catch the ball after it has bounced, to simulate a pass.Fake left.Drive back and right into space to make the jump shot.

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Round in a circle Passing - Ba...

6 Players in a circle with 2 players in the middle of the circle. The outide players start jogging around the circle and throw the ball into the middle to one of the players they continue jogging around before the middle player throws the ball back to another player.Introduce another ball into the practice.

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Create the Extra Man With the Give and Go

This fun passing session works on the pass and go - getting your players to pass and then follow the ball up the court to continue the attack.

Practice Makes Perfect Passing

Teach your players the principles of chest and bounce passing with this beginners session - Lay the foundations so your players can continue to develop and improve!
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