OVERHEAD PASS: When other passes aren't open, this can be an efficient strategy to reverse the ball to the opposite end of the court so a teammate has enough time to take a decent shot. Raise the ball to your chin. Make a strong, precise throw to a teammate across the court with both hands. When you raise the ball to your chin, you are giving the receiver the option to catch and shoot or drive right away. If they choose to shoot, they will have more time and space than if you had thrown with one hand. Also, keep in mind that the more difficult it is for your receiver to receive the ball, the less likely he/she will drop it. So if you want your teammate to have a chance at making the shot, raise the ball high above their head. The overhead pass is useful when you want to give your receiver a chance at scoring by letting them have some freedom with the ball. This strategy can also work well if you are trying to get your opponent off guard by throwing something unexpected. You can also use your overhead pass to try to get yourself open for a shot. For example, if you see that your defender is focused on someone else, you can throw the ball up high looking for an open lane to the basket. But beware of the opposing defense's scheme.