In this section, you will look at model performers in the following skills/techniques: Dribble Chest Pass Bounce Pass Catching Lay-up Set Shot Jump Shot

Dribble Model Performer  spreading your fingers over the top of the ball  Begin the dribble by pushing the ball firmly to the floor  Use your hand, wrist and arm to control the height and speed of the bounce. Try to keep the ball at waist level  Keep your hand on top of the ball so it rebounds accurately  Move forward on the balls of your feet and bend your knees to maintain your balance. Keep your head up  Keeping your body over the ball will help to shield it from your opponents

Chest Pass Model Performer  The ball should be held close to your chest with your fingers spread round it  Take a step forward as you release the ball and extend your arms sharply as you push the ball towards your team-mate  Keep your eyes on the receiver as you make the pass - watching the ball is likely to send it astray  As your arms straighten, finish the pass with the wrists snapping inward  Aim to keep your thumbs together and pointing downwards. Your fingers should be pointing towards your target

Bounce Pass Model Performer  fake a move which draws the defender one way, then pass the ball underneath their outstretched arms  Bend your knees and extend your arm to the side of your body to give you the space and angle to make the pass  Use your fingers to push the ball downwards to your team-mate.  The ball will slow after bouncing, so aim to hit the floor about two- thirds of the way to the receiver. This reduces the risk of your opponent intercepting the ball  Stay focused on who you are passing to

Catching Model Performer  Hold your hands out in front of you with your fingers spread wide, nice and relaxed  try and get your shooting hand behind the ball, with the palm facing the front. This allows you to cushion the ball with your stronger hand and improve your control  After gaining control of the ball, you will be in a good position to either pass or shoot

Pivot Model Performer  To begin the pivot, lift the heel of your turning foot and transfer your weight over it  Lift your non-pivot foot up and use it to turn your body by making short little steps to steady your balance  pivot foot remains in contact with the court and does not move laterally.  Keep your back straight, your head up and knees bent.  After completing the pivot, your body should return to the basic stance. Steady yourself on the balls of your feet and get ready for your next move

Lay Up Model Performer  Dribble to the net from the side of the court. This should give you the space needed to make the jump  If you are approaching from the right side and are right handed, take a half step with your outside (right) foot, then take a full stride to land on your inside (left) foot, using it to push off the court.  Bending the knee will help provide the spring needed  Aim to jump up towards the side of the basket and at the top of your leap, roll the ball to your shooting hand  The ball should be released when the shooting arm and hands are at full stretch  Try and lay the ball softly on to the top right hand corner of the black square

Set Shot Model Performer  To begin the shot, crouch down with your knees apart and face the basket  Your shooting hand should be behind the ball with the wrist cocked  If you are a right-hand shooter, your right leg should be just ahead of your left as your knees bend  Start the shot by straightening your legs and transfer your weight slightly forwards  Pump your arm upwards so it straightens and aim to lift yourself up on to your toes  Use your non-shooting hand to guide the ball and release it by flicking your wrist and fingers of your shooting hand

Jump Shot Model Performer  To give yourself a solid base, both of your feet should be flat on the floor.  With your body facing the basket, a low crouch will give you the momentum to make the jump  As your body straightens, spring off from the ground and shoot with both arms straightening  A snap of the wrists and fingers should help with the release of the ball.  As you shoot, concentrate on the basket and not the ball. Extend your arms fully