tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213298060389132689.post-10752809913414654712007-04-30T21:30:00.000-07:002007-05-12T11:12:32.979-07:00The game of basketball by its nature is a fast sport. As the sport has progressed, the game has sped up quite a bit at all levels. That being said, it is important that players are in a position to manuever without any wasted motion. When a player has the ball and has not given up their dribble, best practice states that the player should be in "triple threat" position. This position should allow the player to do one of three things: shoot, pass or dribble.<br /><br />To get into triple threat position, you should hold the ball with both hands and keep the ball close to your chest. If you hold the ball to far away from your body, it makes it easier for the defender to poke it out. By holding the ball in this fashion, you will notice that your elbows are bent and pointing to the side. You also want to have your feet at least shoulder width apart to maintain a good center of gravity so you are on balance for whatever move you are about to make. In order to be a scoring threat, you must be facing the basket. If you are not facing the basket, then the defender knows you will either pass or dribble. <br /><br />When you are in this position, you can easily do one of the three offensive moves stated. You can begin your shot from this position. One can also initiate their dribble towards the basket or some other point on the floor from this position. You can also perform a chest pass or even an over the head pass from this position with good balance and power.<br /><br />One thing that is an important and is not mentioned much by coaches is that you as an offensive player want to try and keep the defender guessing as to what you are going to do. If they can consistently anticipate your next move, it makes it that much easier for them to react to any type of move you make. If you are on offense and holding the ball in the triple threat position, the defender has to play you honestly for any one of those three moves you can make from this position.lakeshowdawghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03396525825276193251noreply@blogger.com