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
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
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