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Basketball Chest Pass

Learn how to chest-pass a basketball.

Goal:

Goal:

Click through the slides below to learn the basketball chest pass.

Action: Throw the basketball to another teammate.

Technique:

  • Hold the ball with two hands at the chest.
  • The thumbs should be pointed down with the elbows out.
  • Take one step toward the target and push the ball straight out.
  • Snap your wrists when you let go so your thumbs stay pointing to the ground.
  • The ball should travel from your chest to the other player's chest.
basketball chest pass

Skill Activities:

  • Pass the ball at a wall, and catch it as it bounces back.
  • Pass the ball back and forth with a friend as quickly as you can.
basketball chest pass