Triple Threat Position

Why?

You can pass, shoot or dribble from this position.

How?

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.


2. Stagger your feet slightly, so that your left foot points into the arch of your right foot.


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.

Tips.

1. You want to be comfortable when you're in the triple threat position.


2. If you get into the triple threat position every time you receive the ball, you don't waste excess movements deciding what to do.


3. Having three options makes it more difficult for the defender to figure out what your next move will be.

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