Blueprint on Chest Passing

Travis Terry

Determine the Objectives of the Skill

The prime objective of a chest pass is to transfer possession of the ball from one teammate to another.It helps to get the ball up the court faster than dribbling.To achieve these objectives arm strength and timing are very important as well as accuracy in directing the ball.The chest pass is the safest and most accurate pass in the game.

Note any Special Characteristics

Nonrepetitive – has a definite beginning and an end.

Open – performed in an unpredictable environment

Executed in Sagittal Plane

Study Top-Flight Performances

Wayne Henry PG, London Towers (BBL)

Nathaniel Floyd PG, Sumter County High School

Divide the Skill into Phases

PreparatoryBegins when the athlete eyes both the target and defenders and establishes timing for the passEnds when athlete brings ball in to chest

Phases continued

Wind-UpBegins when athlete brings the ball in close to the chest Ends when athlete begins step toward target

Phases continued

Force-ProducingBegins with forward step, simultaneously arm extends and ball is pushed toward targetEnds when ball is released

Phases continued

Follow-ThroughBegins when ball is released Ends when next movement is made

                                       

Key Elements Preparatory

-Eyes on the target; find defenders-Fingers spread across ball with thumbs pointed in

Wind-Up-Bring the ball in close to the chest

Force-Producing -Step forward towards the target-Extend arms sharply; push toward target

Follow-Through-Finish with wrists snapping; finger flick

Kinesiological Analysis

BrachioradialisTriceps BrachiiAconeus

BrachialisBiceps Brachii

Bring the ball close to the chest

Abductor Pollicis Longus

Adductor PollicisPalmer Interossei

Abductor Pollicis Brevis, Abductor Digiti Minimi, Dorsal Interossei

Fingers spread across ball

N\AN\AN\Aeyes on the target, find defenders

AssistingAntagonistAgonistKey Element

Kinesiological Analysis

IliopsoasTensor Fasciae Latae

Gluteus MaximusBiceps Femoris

Quadriceps FemorisSartorius

Step toward target

Pronator QuadratusExtensor Carpi Radialis(Longus & Brevis)

Supinator Biceps BrachiiFlexor Digitorum

Pronator TeresExtensor Digitorum

Wrist snap inward, fingers flick

AconeusBiceps BrachiiBrachialis

Triceps Brachii Pectoralis Major

Extend arms sharply;pushing toward target

AssistingAntagonistAgonistKey Element

Mechanical Reasons Each Key Element is Performed as It Is

Eyes on the target; find defenders

to maintain possession of the ball

Fingers spread across ball with thumbs pointed in

to apply high velocity athletes should use as many body segments as possible

Bring the ball in close to the chest

provides additional distance over which force can be applied

the closer the ball is to the athlete the more force he can apply in the opposite direction

Mechanical Reasons Each Key Element is Performed as It Is

Step forward towards the targetincrease accuracy in directing the ball

in applying velocity use as many body segments as possible in sequence from largest and most massive to apply high velocity to a lightweight object

Extend arms sharply; push toward target

apply optimal force in the opposing direction to move objects in a direction

Finish with wrists snapping; finger flick

Law of Energy Conservation

Culmination of whip sequence

References

www.hoopsking.comwww.bbcsportacademy.comMechanics of Sport: A Practitioner’s

Guide

Special thanks to Nathaniel Floyd