Passing, along with dribbling and shooting, is one of the foundational skills of basketball. If you're a younger player, it is extremely important to learn and practice the fundamental passes and techniques explained here.
We'll cover the chest pass, bounce pass, and step-around pass.
The chest pass is the quickest way to get the ball to your teammate. It does require a clear passing lane to complete and may be a harder pass to react to in close proximity.
The bounce pass is a great way to get a pass through upraised defenders hands. It is also a "soft" pass to handle and is a good way many times to end a fast break with it or use it to get the ball into a low post player.
The step-around is a great way to get a pass off against a tight, and aggressive defender.