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The document outlines the fundamentals of passing in sports, defining it as the deliberate attempt to move a live ball between teammates. It describes various types of passes including chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass, baseball pass, and wrap around pass, detailing the techniques and follow-through for each. Key tips include stepping toward the receiver when passing and ensuring the ball has a backspin for better control.

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Passing

The document outlines the fundamentals of passing in sports, defining it as the deliberate attempt to move a live ball between teammates. It describes various types of passes including chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass, baseball pass, and wrap around pass, detailing the techniques and follow-through for each. Key tips include stepping toward the receiver when passing and ensuring the ball has a backspin for better control.

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Passing

Matt Camacho
PATHFIT 4
Fundamentals of Passing

Passing is defined as "The deliberate attempt to move a live ball between two
teammates". (Halger, 2012)

● A good pass is a pass a teammate can catch


● When passing, step toward your receiver.
● When catching, step toward the pass
● Like shooting, the ball should have a backspin to it. This is accomplished by
following through on every pass.
Chest Pass

The chest pass is named so because the pass


originates from the chest. It is thrown by gripping the
ball on the sides with the thumbs directly behind the
ball. When the pass is thrown, the fingers are rotated
behind the ball and the thumbs are turned down. The
resulting follow through has the back of the hands
facing one another with the thumbs straight down.
The ball should have a nice backspin.
Bounce Pass

The bounce pass is thrown with the same motion


however it is aimed at the floor. It should be thrown
far enough out that the ball bounces waist high to
the receiver. Some say try to throw it 3/4 of the way
to the receiver, and that may be a good reference
point to start, but each player has to experiment how
far to throw it so it bounces to the receiver properly.
Putting a proper and consistent backspin on the pass
will make the distance easier to judge.
Overhead Pass

The overhead pass is often used as an outlet pass.


Bring the ball directly above your forehead with both
hands on the side of the ball and follow through. Aim
for the teammate's chin. Some coaches advise not
bring the ball behind your head, because it can get
stolen and it takes a split-second longer to throw the
pass.
Baseball Pass

A baseball pass is a one-handed pass that uses the


same motion as a baseball throw. This is often used
to make long passes.
Wrap Around Pass

Step around the defense with your non-pivot foot.


Pass the ball with one hand (outside hand). It can be
used as an air or a bounce pass. You will often see
the wrap-around, air pass on the perimeter and the
wrap-around, bounce pass to make an entry into the
post.

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