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Pass to the Hoop

Players earn points by passing tossed balls toward a visible floor target.

Quick look

12 minutes 315 playersNew to the game · Beginner

Choose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.

What players are learning

Connect platform angle with a clear target instead of simply sending the ball upward.

See the setup

Where everyone starts

Angle the passer toward a visible target, not straight back to the tosser.

Court setup for this drillA tosser sends the ball to a passer. The passer redirects it diagonally toward a target player standing near a floor target.tosspassTosserPasserTarget
Player Tosser or server Target
01

Set it up

  1. Make groups of three: tosser, passer, and target.
  2. Place a hoop 8–12 feet from the passer.
02

Run the drill

  1. The tosser sends five playable balls to the passer.
  2. The passer scores one point when the target can catch the ball while standing in the hoop.
  3. Rotate all three jobs and repeat.
03

What to say

  • Face the ball, angle to the target.
  • Quiet arms; guide with your legs.
  • Call the ball before contact.