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chest pass

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/ˈtʃɛst pæs/
Forms:chest passes
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(basketball) a throw made by pushing the ball from the chest using both hands directly to a teammate

A chest pass in basketball is a quick pass where the player throws the ball directly from their chest to a teammate. The player holds the ball with both hands, elbows bent, and pushes the ball out toward the receiver in a straight line. This pass is fast and accurate, making it useful for getting the ball to a teammate quickly and without much risk of being intercepted. It is often used in close-range situations and requires good control and proper body positioning.

  • He made a quick chest pass to his teammate to start the fast break.
  • The chest pass is effective for short, accurate throws.
  • Practice your chest pass to improve your passing accuracy.
  • A good chest pass requires strong arm muscles.
  • They scored after a perfect chest pass from the point guard.