Partner Passing

Setup

Partners face each other about 10 feet apart, one ball.

Steps

1. 110 chest passes — step into each one.
2. 210 bounce passes — aim for a spot ⅔ of the way to your partner.
3. 310 'target' passes — receiver holds up two hands as a target, passer hits it.
4. 4Add movement: partners slide sideways down the court while passing.

Coaching points

• Thumbs down through the ball on the follow-through.
• Step toward your target.
• Give a target with two hands — 'ask for it'.

Why kids love it

Add a scoreboard: how many clean catches in a row as a pair? Group tries to beat the gym record.

Variations