Learn to pass like a Husky. Explore each stage to see where you are, what comes next, and click the links to see tools to help you improve. Passing, more than any other skill, requires awareness and creativity that are difficult to drill.
A Husky Pup is learning the fundamentals of passing such as the chest pass, the bounce pass, and the overhead pass. Playing simple games, such as catch or monkey in the middle (with any sort of ball) is great
A Trail Runner is learning to make quick, crisp passes under pressure and lead teammates when appropriate.Â
A Husky ready for the Sled Team is learning to pick out passes in advance, such as before a dribble drive or before receiving the ball. The player should be attempting more creative passes such as throwing it over the top of the defense or around a defender.
This comes from repetition and team chemistry. Watch the best to ever do it
A Trailblazer sees the entire floor and can get the ball to the spot, even in unorthodox ways. Their passes are easy to receive and act on, such as putting the ball in the "shooting pocket."
A Pack Leader knows where teammates are and where they are going to be without looking. The player can move the defense simply with their eyes and positioning. They can thread the needle and will strike fear into defenders who attempt to help off or fail to get back on defense. This forces defenders to stay home and creates one on one opportunities for teammates.
Watch Jokic's understanding of the floor and his teammates without needing to see