Passing while standing still is easy. Passing while moving is game reality. This drill makes passing part of the movement, not an extra skill.
What you need: Basketball. Two kids per pair. A line on the court.
Setup: Two partners stand on a baseline facing each other, about 12 feet apart.
How to run it:
- Both kids walk slowly toward each other.
- As they move closer, one passes to the other.
- The catcher keeps walking and passes back.
- Continue passing as they move forward past each other.
- After they pass, they turn around and walk back.
- Do 2 full reps (down and back). Rest.
What to watch: Are they passing on rhythm or pausing to get balance before passing? On rhythm means the pass comes while they’re moving, not from a planted stance.
If they’re struggling: Slow to a near-stop between passes. Let them gather balance before passing. Reduce the distance.
If they’ve got it: Increase the walk to a jog. Do diagonal passes (left to right, right to left) instead of straight ahead.