Basketball
Triple-Threat Jab Step Series
Create a real threat with the first step off the catch
7 min
6 x 8 jabs each foot
Beginner
Why this drill
connect jab to effective drive launch.
Setup
Start triple-threat vs cone/guided defender.
Instructions
- 1Catch in triple threat with knees bent and the ball secured at the hip.
- 2Jab the outside foot forward hard enough to move the defender's weight.
- 3Return to a balanced base after every jab without standing tall.
Key feel
A jab that actually shifts the defender's weight, not a token tap.
Success cue
Jab changes defender response and first step gains space.
Recommended reps
6 x 8 jabs each foot
Progression
Add live read.
Common mistake
A small, non-threatening jab that the defender ignores.