Passing the ball in basketball, using the chest, bounce and one handed pass.
In groups of 4 players, face opposite each other approximately 5/10/15 meters apart. Static passing
Players pass to each other and rotate or move to the back of the line.
Add mini passing games which involve the Chest/Bounce/Overhead and one handed passes.
No movement (Travelling) and no dribbling.
Add 30 sec or Minute passing games, count how many passes made in those seconds in groups of 4.
A) Chest Passing
B) Bounce Passing
C) Overhead Pass
D) One handed Passing
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