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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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Full court passing and dribbling

Players are stood in each corner of the court with two players stood in the center circle. On the coach's signal players 1 and 2 start dribbling before passing to players 3 and 4 respectively who return the pass. Players 1 and 2 then dribble further before passing to players 5 and 6 and moving towards the elbow of the free throw line to receive the return pass from players 5 and 6. They then immediately pass to the players 7 and 8. Players 1 and 2 should now replace players 5 and 6.

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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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Red, Blue, Red, Blue!

Players work in pairs and move around the court, trying to keep dribbling to a minimum. Before being allowed to make a pass the ball must pass through a gate, the next player must then also pass the ball back through a gate of the other colour. Players progress like this until they have made 6 passes.

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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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Sitting chest pass

2 Players sit facing each other with one ball at a distance of 3m. The players must do a chest pass to each other. A progression would be to do 3 quick passes

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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

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Sitting chest pass Passing - B...

2 Players sit facing each other with one ball at a distance of 3m. The players must do a chest pass to each other.A progression would be to do 3 quick passes

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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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Chest Pass - Common mistake Pa...

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

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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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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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Ball Movement - Chest Pass Pas...

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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Chest Pass 3 Passing Technique...

<BR>Begin with bent knees and push up through the knees when passing</BR><BR><BR><BR>Wrists should point outwards following the completion of the chest pass, to increase control, direction and power</BR>

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Wall Pass Drill Passing - Bask...

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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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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Box 1 - Out of Bounds Play Pas...

The player on the elbow closest to the ball (ballside) will set a downscreen for the player on the block to sprint to the three point line to receive the pass from the inbounder. Two players weakside simply space out to the three point line.

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Square Passing drill Passing -...

Players in 4 corners, with one of the lines have a basketball, you will pass to the next corner using a bounce pass to a player who is on the move.

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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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Chest Pass 2 Passing Technique...

Start with legs shoulder width apart. Step forwards. As the weight is transferred forwards make a chest pass, pushing the ball out from the chest and releasing the ball when your arms are fully outstretched. The transfer of weight gives extra power.

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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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Chest pass Passing Technique -...

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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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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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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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Chest pass to wall Passing Tec...

Players work with a ball each and pass the ball against the wall so that the wall bounce passes the ball back to you. Repeat.

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Line Pepper Pot Drill Passing ...

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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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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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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Wall Pass Drill Passing Techni...

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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Chest Pass Passing Technique -...

Imagine that you have caught the ball out in front of you. You would then absorb the momentum of the ball by bringing in the ball to your chest, bending the knees. This also helps to protect the ball from defenders and gives you a stable platform.<br>Bringing the ball up your chest in an upward arc, release the ball out level with your chest, arm outstretched.

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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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Partner passing relay Passing ...

Players line up on two sides, with one player stood in the middle. The ball starts on the side where there are most players lined up. The first player passes to the middle player and runs to the left to receive the return pass. Players then perform a quick one-two pass before passing the ball to the player on the opposite side. The drill then starts again, with the player who made the initial pass remaining in the middle.

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Chest Pass Passing Technique -...

Starting with bent knees transfer the body weight upwards. Move the ball in an upwards arc up the chest. Extend the arms and make the chest pass level with your chest.

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Two man passing Passing - Bask...

Players will stand 10 feet apart, each having a basketball in their right hand. Going across the width of the court, keeping the same distance apart, the players will make underhanded passes to each other. Once they get to the other sideline, they will go back towards where they started.

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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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Star Passing drill Passing - B...

Players set up about 10-15 feet apart as shown in video. Players must follow their pass to the next passing position. The final pass will to a player shooting a lay-up. Then the drill will continue in the same way.

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chest pass SESSIONS
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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!
chest pass ANSWERS
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teaching basketball spacing

How to teach basketball spacing

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how to get pass by your defender?

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Offence workout for 18 year old team

I would like to know few tips for offence workouts?

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chest passing skills in basketball

how to teach chest passing skills in basketball to primary pupils

MELODY Coach, Zimbabwe

common mistake of chest pass

is Equal stance a common mistake in chest pass ?

Cecilia Coach, Singapore

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