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Breakthrough Basketball

Middle Man Passing

Drill Purpose (All Ages)

This passing drill is meant to overload the middle player and will help players improve passing speed, accuracy, strength, and confidence. If done properly, the middle player really gets a workout! You can also add a twist to this drill and work on pivoting at the same time.


Instructions

  1. Position three players as shown in the diagram.

  2. Players 1 and 2 will need basketballs.

   Middle man passing1 (2K)

  1. Player 1 passes to 3.

  2. Player 3 immediately returns the pass.

   Middle man passing2 (2K)

  1. Player 3 turns to 2.

  2. Player 2 passes to 3.

  3. Player 3 immediately returns the pass.

   Middle man passing3 (2K)

  1. Player 3 turns to 1.

  2. Player 1 passes to 3.

  3. Player 3 immediately returns the pass.

  4. Continue for 30 seconds.

   Middle man passing4 (3K)


Points of Emphasis

Continually tell your players...

  • Make accurate passes.
  • Move as quickly as possible without sacrificing form and accuracy.
  • When passing, step toward your receiver.
  • When catching, extend your hands step toward the pass.
  • Like shooting the ball should have a backspin to it. This is accomplished by following through on every pass.
Tip:

To make this a multi-use drill, use a specific pivot to turn (drop step, front pivot, etc).


Do you have any questions or suggestions for this drill? Let us know by leaving your comments...



Comments

alex says:
8/16/2007 at 2:20:50 AM

great and fun drill.it will definitely increase awareness.


Lynne White says:
11/12/2007 at 8:03:21 PM

I have been looking for passing drills for under 14s. A simple way to increase speed and awareness.


Rich says:
11/30/2007 at 12:04:46 PM

Can you tell what is a door step move


ashley says:
12/1/2007 at 6:38:17 PM

my 14 year old daughter went to a clinic today and she learned a lot of cool new drills.


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