When an attacker has passed a defender, he can play a through ball. The attacker's forward speed is almost always high. However, the shot must be accurate and this has two important consequences for the attacker:
Most players will have a preference as to which push-off leg is used to make the turnover. In the last few steps of the run-up, the attacker keeps in mind to come out well in front of the correct push-off leg. Sometimes you may see some smaller steps and jumps or hiccups. Coming out on the correct push-off leg gives the attacker confidence. Just like players have a preference for throwing with a certain hand. Especially at the top, it is important that the through ball can be taken with both legs.
Starting position
The final passes are preparatory to the turnover ball. The arms reach slightly bent towards the ball. The last pass is a so-called 'brake pass'. This pass catches much of the forward speed and converts part of it into height. Many players also use a hopscotch pass for this purpose.
Progression
By catching the ball, the arms of the attacker are slightly bent. He often brings the ball down for a short, short distance before bringing it up The purpose of this is to create a longer contact path.
Then he brings the ball straight up towards the basket. For this, the swing leg is actively used to convert the forward speed into height. The ball must come as close to the basket as possible (arms extended) and be released as late as possible.
Final posture
Fully extended arms. The fingers point after the ball. The archer finishes the jump by landing on the non-flying leg (especially at high speeds) and springs into action to absorb the downward movement. Depending on the situation, the attacker comes to a stop under the basket or runs on at speed.
Pass ball
Common errors
Exercise 2
Divide the players over as many baskets as possible. The players stand in a line in front of the basket at about 6 metres. Every player has his own ball. In a calm running pace, bring the ball in two hands underhand to the basket. The player catches the ball himself. Running with the ball is allowed in this exercise. Pay special attention to the position of the ball and arms.
Exercise 3
As exercise 2, but the player throws the ball slightly upwards and forwards, forcing the player to catch the ball by taking a step. Then he steps through, holding the ball in his hands at midriff height and after the drop off, throws the ball through the basket. Don't look so close when walking a pass, the stretching of the arms and position of the ball in relation to the body are central.
The rhythm of throwing, running, catching and shooting is not fluent in the beginning. Practice for a long time and stimulate the search for the rhythm, if necessary with a few examples in between to indicate the right rhythm.
Exercise 4
A player behind the post, a player in front of the post at about 2 metres and a run-through ball carrier. The person in front of the post indicates the run-through ball taker, the catcher catches the ball after the run-through. The walk-through player becomes the catcher, the catcher becomes the handler and the handler joins the back of the row of walk-through players. Maximum 4 players per basket.
Passing the ball in time and passing the ball cleanly is a problem. The declarer does not experience himself as a co-worker for the shooter. Passing the ball is not experienced as the most important condition for a successful through ball. Passing the ball
can be taught by having the person passing the ball take the ball from the hand of the person passing. More about this later.
The organisation of the exercise in which the roles rotate demands concentration in the beginning.
Exercise 5
Learning the hopscotch can also be done dry. Have the players line up along the length of the field at a steady pace. At the sign of the trainer jump up and push off with one leg. Let the players become aware of which leg they are depositing.
Then the push-off must be preceded by a hop on the other leg and a short step. The arms are stretched upwards during the jump, just like with the through ball. The rhythm of the hop, skip and jump can be practised without the ball.
When the rhythm is well mastered, the ball can be used, no basket yet. Let the ball be thrown about 2 metres ahead in the run and when it bounces, the hopscotch can be started. During the hopping phase the ball is caught. Then the pass and a small jump follow, where the ball is brought up with the hands.
Exercise 6
There is an intermediate step before passing the ball, namely having the passer take the ball from the hand of the declarer, who holds the ball sideways from the body on one hand. The run-through player takes the hopscotch pass and throws the ball into the basket. If the take-away goes well, the declarer can throw the ball from a short distance.
Exercise 7
Have the handler pass the ball further away from the passer. Do this with an extra combination. The ball from the declarer (who has just caught it) is thrown to the person carrying the ball at about 7 metres. The attacker takes a position at about 4 metres in front of the basket. The ball is thrown back to the declarer, the walk-through ball-player walks in a straight line to the basket. The ball is thrown in. See figure 1.
The declarer runs out of the basket zone and receives the ball. To pass, space must be bridged. The declarer must pass underhand with the outer hand, in this example the right hand. The person carrying the ball continues to walk with his/her feet towards the basket, turning the upper body very slightly to receive the ball properly during the hop or penultimate pass.