One of the simplest yet most effective passing drill is the stationary passing drill. This is easy to use for beginning coaches and players or for any players who have problems with basic passing skills.

Players line up straight across from a partner 10-15 feet away from each other. Players pass the ball back and forth focusing on a couple items:

1. Chest Pass- Just as important to teach the player how to catch the pass as it is to throw the pass. To throw the pass make sure the player is stepping towards his target and throwing the ball hard. Do not allow players to throw soft passes. When receiving the pass make sure they meet the ball and have their feet in position. That means that the player receiving the pass should be able to catch the ball and be ready to either pass, dribble or shoot.

2. Bounce Pass- My least favorite pass unless the situation calls for it. Teach players the same fundamentals as the chest pass. Make sure that each pass has something on it.

3. Overhead Pass

To make the drill more interesting throw a defender in the middle and don’t allow a pass to be thrown over the defenders head too high. Players should always have their knees bent and their hands up.

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