This most fundamental of basketball passes should be used whenever possible, as it is the quickest pass. If you can use a chest pass, do. Use this when you have a clear path to your target (your teammate).
You should be in the triple threat position when you catch the ball, then:
Bring the ball to your chest level, holding it with both hands and your thumbs up.
Target the ball toward your teammate's throat (slightly above his/her chest) if there is a passing lane to do so.
If there isn't a passing lane, then target it toward their outside hand, away from the defender.
Extend your arms toward the target and rotate your hands out so that palms are now facing out and thumbs pointing down (push through the ball with your thumbs for backspin).
Never leave your feet to throw a chest past.
If you can, take a step toward your target for a stronger pass, but if you must make a quicker pass then don't take a step.
Overhead Pass - This is one of the best basketball passes for passing over a defense. It's also one of the best "ball fake" basketball passes to use since you are showing the ball up high and the defense (especially zone defenses and help defenders) can see the ball better and react to the fake.
The overhead pass is often used for slightly longer passes or when being crowded by your oppenent. Most times when you need to get the ball over the defense, then the overhead pass is likely your first choice.
As usual, you should start in the triple threat position since you've been training to get in triple threat immediately, then:
Move the ball overhead, holding it with both hands. Do so as quickly as possible.
You should have your arms fully extended above your head, and thumbs back behind the ball
Target the pass slightly above where you actually want it to go, as overhead passes tend to drop a little. If you target your teammate's head then it should drop to his neck/chest area (where your pass should go).
To make the pass, don't wind up behind your head.
It's made with mainly the wrists and fingers. Flick your wrists and push your thumbs through the ball, resulting in them ending forward.
A slight movement of the hands/arms backward is allowed for more power, but remember not to bring the ball behind your head.
As with any pass, take a step toward the target if possible since it gives you more power behind your pass.