Chest
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- Chest — a cut-to-opposite-block and lift-to-wing and pick-and-roll action.
- Player 1: chest pass to player 2, cut hard to the basket looking for the ball then replace to the spot the screener vacated.
- maintain floor spacing.
- Player 2: drive to the basket off the ball screen from player 5 then lob pass to player 5.
- Player 3: hold your position and provide floor spacing.
- Player 4: perform a lift.
- Player 5: set a back screen for player 1, set a ball screen for player 2, roll hard to the rim after setting the screen.
- present a target for the ball handler then perform a dunk.
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P1Chest Pass
P3Spacing
P5Back Screen
The term "Chest" in basketball most commonly refers to the **Chest Pass**, a fundamental two-handed pass delivered directly from the passer's chest to a teammate's chest. This pass is prized for its accuracy, speed, and reliability in situations with clear passing lanes. It forms the bedrock of basic ball movement and offensive execution, taught early in player development for its versatility and efficiency.
A play initiating with a back screen for a basket cut, followed by a pick-and-roll action. Player 1 makes a chest pass and basket cuts, then replaces. Player 5 sets a back screen, then a ball screen, and rolls to the basket for a lob pass and dunk. Spacers maintain floor balance, with Player 4 performing a lift.