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Passing and ReceivingAREASOFEMPHASISGUIDELINES FOR COACHESCoach The Detail Of Footwork ForThe LeadThe running and stopping footwork,particularly the stride stop, combined withthe forward or reverse pivot after catchand into the triple threat position is the keyfootwork sequence to be mastered byplayers who start to specialise inbasketball. Coaches generally wantoutcomes. Getting open is a concept thatrequires breakdown skills and solution fromthe coach. Please refer to the “IndividualOffence master checklist”.Teach Players How To Move TheDefence with FakesAs discussed earlier in the technicalcomponents the fake is an importanttechnique, which because of defensivepressure, must be developed. There aremany techniques, but fundamentally eyecontact between passer and receiver isneeded, and the ability to “fake a pass tomake a pass” is the tactic to move thedefence and free up a passing lane.Here’s What Coaches AreSaying:“At Eurobasket the best players in Europestill made passing errors under pressure.Games often came down to playersexecuting fundamental skills at crucialmoments.”Chris Finch, 2012 GB Men’s coach“Passing is the heart of team basketball.Passing needs to be quick not rushed.”Tom Maher, 2012 GB Women’s Coach“The point guard is arguably the leader ofthe team and the most skilful position on thecourt. However the art of passing andmaking the players around the point guardbetter highlights the reliance of passing as askill for all players.”Warwick Cann, British BasketballNational Teams Director90