How to make a Basketball-Underhand-Pass.
The underhand pass is excellent in close quarters when offensive players are moving rapidly. It can be made with one or two hands. The one-hand pass is made from below the waist with the fingers of the passing hand pointing toward the floor. To some degree, the hand should be under the ball. (A player with a small hand may even curl the ball up his wrist.) The pass is made with a long sweep of the arm and snap of the wrist. This type of pass is particularly valuable in certain situations. It can be used on a pitchout or off a dribble. It is effective for these reasons: If the passer is moving, he can get the ball away in one motion—without breaking stride. Since a player can get more “reach” by stretching one arm instead of two simultaneously, the pass gives the passer more latitude in getting the ball past the defense. The two-handed pass is made by placing one hand on each side of the ball, fingers pointing to the floor. Hold the ball about waist high. Flick the wrists forward. When making this pass, make it right to your teammate's belt buckle; no higher, no lower.
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