Shoulder Pass

Shoulder pass

A shoulder pass is a powerful and precise passing technique used in netball to cover longer distances or deliver the ball quickly to a teammate. It is effective for bypassing defenders and is commonly used in attacking plays to transition the ball quickly down the court.

Teaching cues

Use KIDDO’s teaching tips to help children develop their shoulder pass: 

  • Stance: Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent and toes pointed toward the target
  • Ball position: Hold the ball at head height with dominant hand. Elbow bent at a 90° angle and fingers spread behind the ball
  • Step: Step forward with the opposite foot to your throwing arm, transferring your body weight from your back foot to your front foot
  • Pass: Use your whole arm to propel the ball in a straight line towards your target
  • Follow through: Extend your arm and wrist fully, and point fingers in direction of the target

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