Meaning & use
triple threat position basketball
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UK/ˌtrɪpl ˈθret pəˌzɪʃn ˈbɑːskɪtbɔːl/
US/ˌtrɪpl ˈθret pəˌzɪʃn ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/
Meaning
nouncountablesport
A basketball stance where a player holds the ball and can choose to shoot, pass, or dribble.
Grammar: Countable; usually used with 'the' or 'a' when referring to the stance.
Patterns
- in the triple threat position
- get into the triple threat position
The coach told the players to get into the triple threat position before making a move.
From the triple threat position, she can either shoot or pass to a teammate.
Common combinations
- in the triple threat position
- He caught the ball and immediately was in the triple threat position.
- get into the triple threat position
- You should get into the triple threat position as soon as you receive the pass.
- triple threat position basketball drill
- The team practiced a triple threat position basketball drill.
Synonyms and how they differ
- triple threat stance
- A less common variant that emphasizes the body posture rather than the overall position.
Word family
- triple threat noun
- A player who is skilled at shooting, passing, and dribbling.
Practice
What does a player do in the triple threat position?
Choose one answer.
The triple threat position gives the player three options: shoot, pass, or dribble. The other choices describe only one action or no action.
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