<P> Triple threat is the position when a player facing a defender receives a pass but has not dribbled yet . The offensive player 's feet are slightly wider than shoulder width and slightly on the balls of their feet , their knees flexed , with both hands on the basketball in front of them or almost resting on their thigh , presenting the defender with an opponent able to move in any direction . One foot is held as the pivot and the other slightly ahead . From this , the player can choose from three options : to jump - shoot , to dribble ( drive ) past the defender or to pass it to a teammate . There are also options to get the defender out of their defensive stance by using jab steps and pump fakes . </P>
a player that can shoot pass or dribble is considered to be
Triple threat