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Basketball Bounce Pass

Learn how to bounce-pass a basketball.

Goal:

Goal:

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

Action: Bounce 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 down and out.
  • The ball should bounce just over half way to the target.
  • The ball should bounce up to the other player so they catch it just above waist level.
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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.
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