Partner Passing

Description:

Split group into partners with one ball between two. Place players opposite each other with appropriate spacing to strength.

Teach:

Chest Pass (two handed pass)
Bounce Pass (one and two handed)
Push Pass (one handed pass)
Overhead Pass (two handed)
Baseball Pass (two handed)

Variations:

Add two basketballs: - one pass low one pass high or pass with right or left hands Have players catch with a jump stop.
Players move slowly forwards and backwards and pass at same time.
Players shuffle sideways.

Points of Emphasis:

1. Straight passes.
2. Flick the wrist.
3. Hands/"Targets" ready before pass is made.
4. Communication - call for the pass.