Machine Gun Passing

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Instructions

Form a line of 3 people next to each other.
They should be about 4 to 5 feet apart.
Have a 4th player stand about 12 to 15 ft away facing the other 3 players.
Player 4 starts out with a ball & Player 1 also has a ball.
Player 4 passes the ball to Player 3.
After Player 4 has released the ball, Player 1 passes the ball to Player 4.
Player 4 then passes the ball to Player 2, and simultaneously, Player 3 passes it to Player 4.
Then Player 4 passes the ball to Player 1. Simultaneously, Player 2 passes the ball to Player 4.
Then return to the position you were in step 1. Repeat the Process Over and Over.

Points of Emphasis

Single passer should not stand in one spot. He should move up and down at face the player he is passing to.
Be sure player catches the ball before he tries to throw a pass.
Single passer must keep his head moving between receiving the pass and the next receiver.
Everyone must give a pass that can be caught or balls will be flying all over.
You want to do this drill as quickly as possible without sacrificing accuracy. It really improves hand-eye coordination and the amount of time it takes a player to a make a pass. Players really want to focus on doing quick SNAP-passes.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please post them below...

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ivan torres says:
10/1/2007 at 2:06:10 PM

excelent

coachj says:
7/19/2008 at 2:51:40 AM

thanks for the new knowlegde.execellent

Nesta says:
8/22/2009 at 8:31:38 PM

I will be utilizing this drill next week with my younger girls. They have been struggling with passing.

Thank you!

Paul says:
11/29/2009 at 3:32:36 AM

Great drill!

Chris says:
7/28/2010 at 4:06:00 PM

Excellent drill...i think i will use this drill in my next practice...Thanks

Rana Nauman says:
1/29/2013 at 9:37:02 AM

thanks for the everything this site provide to imrpove our game

but

if the no of balls is 1 then how to perform this bcz we 6 boys play game without coach and finance spourt

Couch A says:
1/25/2014 at 7:49:36 PM

Thank you BreakThrough basketball you drills have bwwn great and proven

Eugene Skura says:
10/28/2015 at 4:32:21 PM

Since player 4 is 12-15 ft. away should they be moving closer at the beginning of the drill or should they stay put.

Thanks very helpful to a second year coach.

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Jeff says:
10/28/2015 at 6:13:46 PM

We have them stay put. But you can try moving them closer.

tommy says:
11/30/2015 at 3:07:53 PM

Great drill. would have the como pickton eagle do that drill

frank says:
12/16/2016 at 1:30:33 AM

can we use once pass in this drill

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Jeff says:
12/16/2016 at 3:33:45 PM

yes you can use bounce pass.

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