We might think that passing from the triple threat position (picture 1) is one of the simpler elements.
Time response of the player is definitely the most important thing
here, as well as the type of the pass, if the player decides for it. In
this article we are going to take a closer look at passing from the
triple threat element with taking the step with the front foot (picture
2).
As it is the case at each variant of passing, hand work is the most
important here. The ball is transferred from the side of the body
(against body) to the chest, where the pass begins. When we push the
ball away from the body, arm symmetry is very important; the ball has
to leave the arms when they are stretched. Picture 3 illustrates hand
position of the player immediately before giving the ball away and this
is the most important thing here – in what position are the arms after
the pass!
As it can be seen in picture 4, the palms are turned outwards when they
are stretched. We can also see in picture 4.1 that the thumbs on both
hands are turned downwards when the arms are stretched. This definitely
enables a qualitative and good execution of exercise. Passes are
especially important with younger categories, because a good pass can
hide other shortcomings of the team and players in the phase of the
offense. The statement that the ball is faster the player is definitely
true with young categories.
Passing from the triple threat position with defence (picture 5) is one
of the basics in basketball, but it is more difficult for execution
with younger categories because of the contact play. Perhaps a small
recommendation for pass practice – practise passing with defence.
As you can see in picture 6, the offense player has used the non-focus
of the defence player and with putting one step forward with the front
foot gained a significant advantage for passing. The defence is often
very harsh when it comes to preventing a shot. But we should also pay
attention to preventing the passes which can result in a successful
shot with a good trick to get rid of the defence.
Picture 7 shows that the defence cannot prevent this kind of passes. I
would recommend all young gifted players to start following the action
on the court, because a good pass probably means a scored shot.
Naturally, there are many more types of passes; we will observe them in
more details in article sequences in the future.
