How to Utilize the Triple Threat Position in Basketball

It's got more options than the wishbone offense in football. You can pass, shoot or dribble from this position.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Basketball Uniforms
• Basketball Hoops
• Basketball Nets
• Basketball Shoes
• Basketballs
• Basketballs

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2. Stagger your feet slightly, so your left foot fits into the arch of your right foot if you're right-handed.

3. Bend your knees and crouch slightly.

4. Grasp the ball with your left hand on the side of the ball and your right hand on top.

5. Bend both elbows so they're approximately at right angles.

6. Survey the court at all times.

7. Decide what the most appropriate maneuver for your current situation is - shooting, passing or dribbling.

Tips & Warnings

• You want to be comfortable when you're in the triple threat position.
• If you get into the triple threat position every time you receive the ball, you don't waste excess movements deciding what to do.
• Having three options makes it more difficult for the defender to figure out what your next move will be.
• If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity.

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on 8/8/2006 What you want to do is establish your footing with the foot you pivot with. Now you extend your first step as if you're going to drive, then read your defender and take a definite movement forward (with the first step), and as the defender tries to catch up, bring the ball back between your right leg to your left hand. It also helps if you make it into a step back. The spacing you create with that move is amazing - try it and you'll see for yourself!

on 8/7/2006 When you use your first step on the defense it will usually put you ahead of the defense. Now the defense has no choice but to anticipate and go back. This is the challenge using a flirt dribble as a jab step, it will create space for a shot. And if that is not enough, use a step back off the jab step. This move will work great just master it!

on 7/15/2006 For a triple threat position to be useful you need to have a good shot, pass and dribble. For example, if you don't have a good long distance shot (and the defense knows it) the triple threat position is useless.

on 6/30/2006 When you are in a triple threat position and haven't used your dribble, first keep your pivot foot on the floor, and then use your other foot extending it toward the basket. This will put you one step ahead of defense.

This works great when some one is playing you extremely tight.

on 6/30/2006 What you want to do is establish your footing with the foot you pivot with. Now you extend your first step, as if you're going to drive, then read your defender. Take a definite movement forward with the first step, and as the defender tries to catch up with the way you're driving, bring the ball back between your right leg to your left hand. It also helps if you make it into a step back. The spacing you create with that move is amazing, see for yourself!