Sports Triangle

Hand positioning in many sports can be achieved by understanding the sports triangle. Basketball pass, volleyball set, football catch, and soccer throw-ins all start with proper hand placement on the ball.

Step One

Sports Triangle - high

Used when ball is above your waist
Palms facing out
Thumbs and forefingers create the triangle
Fingers up
Fingers never pointing out

Step Two

Sports triangle - low

Used for catching a ball below the waist
Palms facing out
Pinkie fingers and wrist/hand connection point creates the triangle
Fingers down
Fingers never out

Step Three

Fingers never out

Hand position with fingers pointing out leads to increased risk of finger breaks, dislocations, and sprains.

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