How to Throw a Bounce Pass in Basketball
Whether your teammate is slashing to the hoop or positioned for a set shot, the bounce pass is typically the best way to deliver the ball.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
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Receive the ball in the triple-threat position (feet shoulder-width apart and slightly staggered, knees bent, shooting hand on top of the ball and your other hand to the side, and elbows bent to 90-degree angles).
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Hold the ball at waist level. You may need to alter the position of the ball from hip to hip depending on your defender's location.
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Aim for a spot three-quarters of the way between you and your teammate.
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Push off your back foot.
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Take a step with your front foot.
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Extend your arms in a quick, downward motion to pass the ball.
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Tips & Warnings
When your teammate is moving, lead the ball far enough in front so your teammate can catch the ball in stride. Pass the ball so your teammate is not forced to move.
Attempt to get your teammate the ball so that he or she is in the triple-threat position upon receiving the ball
The bounce pass is difficult for a defender to steal. The change of direction is hard for the defender to judge.
When your teammate is on the move, a bounce pass is easier to handle than a chest or overhead pass.
Practice the trajectory and speed of your bounce pass to increase your accuracy.
Try not to telegraph your pass to your defender. Learn to feint a move in a different direction first, or develop your "no look" passing.
