Pivoting will allow you to pass it to people who aren’t directly in front of you. [3] X Research source Make sure to practice how to grip the ball, but don’t hold it in front of you for a long time in a game because it can be easily stolen.
You should have full control over the ball as you bring it towards your chest, and it should be safe from defenders. If you don’t have a good grip, try putting your hands further apart on each side of the basketball.
You should be throwing the pass into your teammate’s chest, not at their head or feet. Try to throw the pass accurately and with power.
Use a bounce pass if there is a defender between you and a teammate. This pass is slower than most passes, so make sure you are not too far away from your teammate if you use it or it may be intercepted.
Use an overhead pass if there is a large distance between you and your teammate, if there is a potential for a break down the court, or you need to pass the ball over defenders’ heads. [7] X Research source The grip you use on an overhead pass is the same as you’d use for a chest or bounce pass.
Do not put the ball behind your head. This is the perfect opportunity for the opposing team to steal the ball from behind you. Make sure you have identified your target before bringing the ball up over your head.
The bigger your step, the more power you put into your pass. For more accuracy, use your wrists, as opposed to your arms.
Baseball passes can easily be knocked out of your hand because you do not have full control over the ball. Only use a baseball pass if you really need your basketball to go the extra distance.
You do not have much control with this pass, so make sure to practice it before trying it in a game. Step forward and follow through just as you would with any other pass. The foot you are stepping forward with should be on the same side of your body as the hand you’re throwing the pass with.
Don’t look at the teammate you plan on passing it to or else you will give yourself away, and the defender may know your attempting to throw a behind-the-back pass. [9] X Research source This is a pass that’s used if there’s a defender that is right in your face. It is harder to control the accuracy of this pass since it’s being performed behind your back, so you may turn the ball over.
