Pass Types and Mechanics
A pass is a transfer of the ball between teammates without a field goal attempt.
Individual Skills
Outlet Pass Technique and Decision
An outlet pass is the initial pass from a rebounder or player securing possession to a teammate positioned to start the fast break transition.
Direct answer
What is Outlet Pass Technique and Decision?
An outlet pass is the initial pass from a rebounder or player securing possession to a teammate positioned to start the fast break transition.
Quick facts
| Category | Individual Skills |
|---|---|
| Source volume | Basketball Knowledge Vault/vol2_intermediate_building_your_game.md |
What it is
- An outlet pass is the initial pass from a rebounder or player securing possession to a teammate positioned to start the fast break transition.
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 |
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