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# Chest Pass

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A chest pass is a fast and flat pass, used over shorter distances to move quickly around the court.  The skill of chest passing is useful for handball, netball and basketball.

## Chest Pass Teaching Points 

- Grip: Spread fingers wide behind the ball.
- Position: Keep elbows relaxed with the ball close to the chest. 
- Weight Transfer: Shift weight from the back foot to the front foot as you pass. 
- Push: Straighten arms and push the ball away from the chest. 
- Follow Through: Finish with fingers pointing towards the target.

![Chest pass in handball](https://media-prod.pehub.eject.pro/Chest pass in handball.png)

Chest pass can quickly and efficiently move the ball around the court, helping the attacking team maintain possession.Chest pass can quickly and efficiently move the ball around the court, helping the attacking team maintain possession.

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