The MOST Under Taught Skill In Basketball

In the latest episode of the SDP Podcast, Coach TJ discusses the most under taught skill in basketball. Passing is a skill that is often over looked and pushed to the side. Coach gives a lot of information in part 1 of this podcast. Coach TJ discusses the 5 passing windows, 5 keys to passing, and 6 passes every player should master. Click the player below and have a listen. There are plenty of nuggets dropped in this episode. 

5 Passing Windows

• Left hip

• Right hip

• Left shoulder

• Right shoulder

• Top of head

5 Keys to Passing     

• Fingertip to fingertip - Ability to pass with both hands.

• Passing vs pressure - Must be able to pivot and escape the defender's pressure

• Pass into post -

  • Fake a pass to make a pass

  • How is the post player guarded?

  • If full frontal on post, is backside defender engaged?

  • Are you at a good angle for post entry?

• Use your feet - Don't make passes flat footed. Step toward your receiver.
• Understand who you are passing to - 
  • What type of passes can they catch?
  • Can they catch in traffic?
  • What pass to make
  • Will my pass put them in position to be successful?

BONUS

On time on target - Can you make passes while guarded to a teammate that is also being defended and get the ball to him/her on time and on target?

6 Passes Every Player Should MASTER

• Bounce Pass

• Push Pass

• Over the shoulder/hook pass

• 2 hand over the head pass

• Lob pass

• Jump pass