When parents start teaching children to shoot the natural tendency is to focus on the hands holding the ball, the arm position and all the upper body items. But a better place to start is from the floor and work your way up. Start off by teaching good fundamental shooting positioning. Squaring up to the basket dominate foot forward, knees bent. This is known as the triple threat position. As soon as a player catches the ball, they should the basket and get into their triple threat stance. It is a good habit to get into this stance even if the players beyond their shooting range because it still allows them to move quickly and utilize the other threats available. It is called the triple threat position as it allows the player the best ability to complete the three offense moves. 1) shoot. 2) pass. 3) dribble. So you can see even if the player is 90 feet away from the basket it still allows for the player to utilize the remaining viable offense moves.
Beginner Drills for Basketball – Triple Threat Position
The fundamental position for a basketball player, to be ready to shoot, pass or dribble.
Beginner Drills for Basketball – Triple Threat Balance Drill
A drill to make sure your players are well balanced in the triple threat position.
Beginner Drills for Basketball – Hop Triple Threat Drill
This Drill is designed to have players learn to land in the Triple Threat Position when receiving a pass.
Beginner Drills for Basketball – Dribble Triple Threat Drill
Drill to have the player come to a stop off the dribble in the Triple Threat Position.
