The Five Lanes of the Fast Break
Proper spacing in the fast break means each lane is occupied or available for use.
Individual Skills
Outlet Pass Technique and Decision
Outlet Pass Technique and Decision: An outlet pass is the initial pass from a rebounder or player securing possession to a teammate.
Direct answer
What is Outlet Pass Technique and Decision?
Outlet Pass Technique and Decision: An outlet pass is the initial pass from a rebounder or player securing possession to a teammate.
Quick facts
| Category | Individual Skills |
|---|---|
| Source volume | Basketball Knowledge Vault/vol2_intermediate_building_your_game.md |
What it is
- Outlet Pass Technique and Decision is an individual basketball skill that an outlet pass is the initial pass from a rebounder or player securing possession to a teammate.
- The outlet receiver is typically positioned on the wing or near the sideline, creating space between themselves and the rebounder.
- (1) securing the rebound with two hands and establishing control, (2) quickly scanning the floor to locate the outlet receiver, (3) making a crisp, one-touch pass (if possible) to.
How it works
- The outlet receiver is typically positioned on the wing or near the sideline, creating space between themselves and the rebounder.
- Proper outlet technique involves: (1) securing the rebound with two hands and establishing control, (2) quickly scanning the floor to locate the outlet receiver, (3) making a crisp, one-touch pass (if possible) to get the ball to the outlet quickly.
- The decision element involves: where is the outlet receiver?
- What is the relative positioning of defenders?
- A rebounder who takes extra dribbles to look for a better outlet receiver is wasting valuable time; the outlet pass must be made quickly, ideally within one second of securing the board.
Bilingual terms
| English | Outlet Pass Technique and Decision |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 快攻长传的技术与决策 |
| Traditional Chinese | 出球路線技術和決策 |
Learn before and after
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