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Pass to Open Space

In a team game, one player moves into open court while another looks for a pass. Passing to the open teammate can move the ball past opponents.

In the picture

  1. The ball in the first blue player’s hands: the pass starts here.
  2. The second blue player in open court: the pass target.
  3. The dotted arc: the ball’s path through the air.

Examples

  • In football, a winger runs wide to receive a pass.
  • In basketball, a player cuts to an open spot and gets the ball.

Quiz: Pass to Open Space (Age 11)

  1. How can a player create open space?

    • By standing still
    • By moving closer to opponents
    • By moving away from opponents
  2. What can a quick pass to an open teammate do?

    • Help the defenders regroup
    • Give the ball to an opponent
    • Beat a group of defenders
  3. What is one player doing while another looks for a pass?

    • Staying still near the ball
    • Standing behind a defender
    • Moving into open court

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Sports, Age 11