Triple Threat & Drive
Attack the rim from a strong triple-threat position.
What this drill teaches
A strong catch position and a first step that wins. The chair gives a fixed 'defender' to attack, so players can rehearse the jab and the long, low first step at full commitment without a live body punishing early mistakes.
In games: Fixes the player who catches and immediately dribbles on the spot, wasting the threat — a real triple threat makes defenders back off and turns catches into driving lanes on game day.
- Ball protected at the hip on the catch, knees bent
- A convincing jab that stays short and balanced
- First step long and low past the chair, not around it
U10: skip the jab and just drive hard on the call. U14–U16: expect a sharp jab-and-go against token live pressure, eyes up the whole drive.
Equipment
1 ball, 1 hoop, chair/cone
Setup
A chair or cone on the wing as the defender; the player catches beside it in triple threat (ball protected, knees bent).
Steps
- 1Catch in triple threat — ready to shoot, pass or drive.
- 2Jab step at the chair to set up your first step.
- 3Push off and drive hard past it to the rim.
- 4Finish with a layup, then reset.
Coaching points
- Ball protected near the hip.
- First step long and low, past the front foot.
- Eyes up on the drive.
Why kids love it
Kids feel powerful attacking the basket, and the jab step is a move they can use right away.
Variations
Add a live defender giving token pressure.
Drop the jab and just drive on the coach's call.
Put a cone either side and drive to whichever one the coach points at.