Power Passing Drill

Instructions

1. 1P1 fires an explosive pass across to P2 standing at mid-court
2. 2P2 catches and immediately returns the ball back to P1
3. 3P1 receives and sends a third power pass to P2 without pausing
4. 4P2 completes the sequence with a final rapid return pass to P1

Coaching Points

• Drive through both legs and extend the hips into every pass — arm strength alone is not enough
• Keep the core braced on both the throw and the catch; a relaxed core absorbs the power you generated
• Catch and return in one fluid motion — the ball should not stop moving in your hands
• Maintain a wide, balanced stance throughout; a narrow stance bleeds force out of each pass

Common Mistakes

• Using only arm strength instead of driving through the legs and extending the hips
• Relaxing the core between passes, losing the power foundation
• Stopping the ball in the hands before returning instead of a fluid catch-and-throw
• Standing with a narrow stance that bleeds force and reduces stability
• Sacrificing pass accuracy for maximum power, sending the ball wide