The slap pass is part of the legacy of the great Pete Maravich. One of the first basketballers gamers who were dedicated to delight the public with filigree and virguerías unthinkable in his time. In a counterattack, fintó hit with the palm of the hand the ball and finally he ‘slapped’.
Was very good and the ball came to your recipient.
Objectives for teaching
- Locate the target.
- Maintain a balanced stance.
- Make the ultimate pot tense for the ball to be placed at the height of the shoulders.
- ‘Slapping’ the ball in the direction of the recipient of the pass.
Most common errors
- Do not locate the target
- Lose your balance
- Made the last pot without too much force and it stays at a low height.
- Not ‘slap’ well the ball and it goes in a different direction than where he is the recipient of the pass.
Despite the fact that the slap pass is a pass very playful, it is important that the players know since small since it develops the sensitivity of the hands and helps them to shape their body outline.
In addition, it is a very good way to work the tension of the pot prior to the tap with the palm.
It also has transfer to the shot as it uses the slap on some rebounds that present a good opportunity to put into practice.
Cedric Arregui Guivarch
Entrenador Nacional de Baloncesto (CES 2014)
