Bounce Passing - Ground Pass Circulation

Instructions

1. 1Arrange 6 players in a hexagon formation, 5-6 meters apart
2. 2All passes are BOUNCE PASSES - ball must hit ground mid-court
3. 3Receivers prepare with high hands to catch ground passes
4. 4After passing, immediately move to center to create rotating pattern
5. 5Focus on pass accuracy - bounce point is critical
6. 6Aim for 2-3 full rotations at increasing tempo
7. 7Key coaching: Early recognition of bounce point distance

Coaching Points

• Aim the bounce at two-thirds of the distance to the receiver for the best angle off the floor
• Receiver: prepare with hands low and spread wide — bounce passes come up faster than expected
• Put pace on the pass — a soft bounce pass gives the defense time to read and intercept
• Passer: step into the pass and push down, not forward, to get the right bounce angle
• Keep your eyes up after releasing — know where the next pass is going before it arrives