Passing is the safest way to keep possession in a game of basketball.

And the golden rule of basketball is safety - don't give the ball away!

Passing is also a quicker way of getting the ball down the court than dribbling.

There are no restrictions on how the ball is passed (as long as it gets there!) but we show you how to perfect the three 'named' passes.

Chest pass
This is the simplest pass and is used more than any other one - so get practicing!

Overhead pass
Similar to the chest pass but used to throw the ball over an opponent blocking your way.

Bounce pass
Another way of passing with an opponent in the way, but this time the ball is passed under.

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The passing skills

Chest pass

Overhead pass

Bounce pass