10 tips on how to improve your passing

Kerry Knoll

There’s a reason why some coaches run drills where players aren’t allowed to dribble and are only allowed to pass to move the ball. An effective pass is always going to be quicker than the fastest player on the court, and moving the ball is a fundamental part of running a great offense. We asked a few of our UH trainers across the country for tips on how to become a better passer. Follow these steps and you’ll be on your way to becoming the next Steve Nash.

Ken Koerner - Syosset, NY: A lot of players try to make long passes during games. In order to improve your passes and the success of them you will have to shorten the length of the pass. Shorter passes give you a better success rate as well as sets your teammates up for a chance to score.

Kwame Ofori - Centerville, VA: Understand that being an effective passer gives you plenty of options and makes you quicker than you really are. Don't telegraph your passes. Think two passes in advance. Make passes that put your teammates in even better scoring positions.

Peter Fabiano - Florham Park, NJ: Practice bounce passes and chest passes by putting marks on the wall and trying to hit them with your passes.

Cassidy Klinefelter - Folsom, CA: Stepping through to the target putting strength on the pass.

Adrian Woodard - Bergen County, NJ: Pass on time and on target.

Bryce Lewis - Berkeley Heights, NJ: Take a small step toward the player being passed to in order to increase accuracy and power.

Lorenzo Orr - Lakeville, MN: I put a lot of energy in learning how to make passes using peripheral vision. Work with a friend or by yourself. Designate a spot on the wall and work on hitting it without actually looking directly at it.

Jonathan Nester - Franklin, TN: There are several ways that you can improve your passing. Make sure to concentrate on stepping with each pass to have power behind the pass. Extend your arm and flick your wrist when you make a pass. Practice everyday to improve your passing, and make the drills challenging so that when you enter a game, it will be easy for you.

Reggie Thompson - Woodstock, GA: Always keep your head up with two thumbs down when you pass, and follow through on your passes for strength. Pass with a purpose to find your open teammates.

Nick Malonga - Warrenville, IL: Make the easy pass. Many times players want to make the spectacular pass. However, simplicity is best way to be a better passer. Use both hands and give your teammate an easy catch.

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