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Basketball: Chest Pass - Common mistake

Great tool for bringing focus to practices. Began using it last year...

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Make sure hands are behind the ball and that your elbows are not all the way out.

COACHING POINTS

To make sure you can get maximum power behind the pass. Step forward as you pass to create momentum for more power behind the pass. Your hands should point where you want the ball to go to ensure accuracy.

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3 Man Weave 2 v 1:

3 Man weave down the court.
When players reach the halfway line, player with the ball places ball on the ground and becomes the defender.
The other two players pick up the ball and play out a 2v1.

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2 on 2 - Transition Drill:

Two players (blue) with the ball start from the half way line. They're playing against Red 1 and Red 2.

After the attackers have had their shot the 2 defenders must box out and claim the rebound.

Once the drill is complete players rotate:

Attackers become the new defenders, the defending pair leave the court and swap with a new pair who are the new attackers!

Continue until every pair has had a go.

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