Catch and Pass

Coaching Cues - Pop Pass

• Thumbs on top of the ball
• Push the ball across the chest
• Point towards target to finish

Coaching Cues - Spin Pass

• Power hand drives through the ball
• Guide hand provides direction
• Use wrists, forearms, and triceps to increase velocity
• Point towards target to finish

• Low center of gravity with feet wide for balance
• Point lead foot towards ‘target’ area
• Pick and Pass the ball in one motion
• Keep shoulders down and aimed towards target to finish

Key Factors - Passing

• Run straight
• Hold the ball in both hands
• Commit/move the defender to create space
• Stay balanced with ability to move laterally
• Turn side-on to the defense, to face the supporting receiver
• Swing the arms in the direction of the pass
• Use the elbows and wrists to control the speed, flight, and accuracy of the ball
• Follow through and point with the hands in the direction of the pass
• Pass to the 'target' area at chest-height in front of the receiver
• Support the receiver after completing the pass

Key Factors - Receiving

• Run towards the space created by the passer
• Stay far enough behind the passer to allow acceleration towards the flight of the ball
• Extend the hands to catch the ball early
• Watch the ball into the hands
• Catch the ball with the fingers and hands
• Once the ball has been caught, choose an option