All
coaches agree about the importance of the triple danger position,
especially in the younger categories (picture 1 and picture 1 from the
side).
From this position we can decide to take a
shot (picture 2),
to pass (picture 3)
or
to drive to the basket (picture 4). In the following lines the focus
will be on the above mentioned theme; I will also take notice of the
biggest and crucial mistake young players do in this category of the
game.
We actually put a lot of attention to this on the training, because
this position is a good starting point for the development of the
players and the game itself. But nevertheless, I would like to expose
one of the crucial mistakes at executing this move. At the previous
seminars I noticed how the players (demonstrators) have actually
already mastered this position. They do not have problems with
positioning or crossing to the chosen resolution; the problems occur in
the conclusion…
In
feet positioning our centre of gravity or balance is the most
important. This is achieved by a good (I would use the term firm)
positioning. As you can see in the picture (picture 5) it is very
important to stand on the whole foot. This is where our explosiveness
and good balance occur. It also brings good and efficient conclusions.
The
problem occurs when the players try to dribble the opponent from this
position of triple danger with the additional double-cross, such as
taking a shot, passing, driving to the basket… It often occurs that
they lose control of the balance in the given moment (picture 6) which
leads to a deficient conclusion.
On the seminars these boys enjoy their five minutes of glory, they are
observed by many coaches, each of them would like to leave a good
impression… But this mostly leaves the impression of a basketball
sniper. It has become almost a rule that they miss a lot of shots
although they have a free shot. Why? Poor balance!!!!
For a better progress of your players, try this at practice. Try both
variants at receiving the ball (picture 5 and 6) and in the continuance
(shot, pass, driving to the basket) and you will see an obvious
difference yourself.
In the following weeks new segments of the Coach´s board column will
continue. We will take a more detailed look at the individual possible
continuations from the position of triple danger.
All
coaches agree about the importance of the triple danger position,
especially in the younger categories (picture 1 and picture 1 from the
side). 
From this position we can decide to take a
shot (picture 2), 
to pass (picture 3) 
or
to drive to the basket (picture 4). In the following lines the focus
will be on the above mentioned theme; I will also take notice of the
biggest and crucial mistake young players do in this category of the
game.
In
feet positioning our centre of gravity or balance is the most
important. This is achieved by a good (I would use the term firm)
positioning. As you can see in the picture (picture 5) it is very
important to stand on the whole foot. This is where our explosiveness
and good balance occur. It also brings good and efficient conclusions. 
The
problem occurs when the players try to dribble the opponent from this
position of triple danger with the additional double-cross, such as
taking a shot, passing, driving to the basket… It often occurs that
they lose control of the balance in the given moment (picture 6) which
leads to a deficient conclusion. 
