Basketball forwards and centers use post moves to beat their defender and score close to the basket, or to defend against an opponent who has the ball. Getting better at these moves takes time and practice, and part of that practice can come in the form of post move drills. Over time, these drills help post players learn the moves they need to in order to be effective scorers and defenders.
Basic Post Drill
This drill pits two players one-on-one and helps players learn effective defensive and offensive skills in the same drill. Line up all your post players on the baseline on one side of the lane. The first player in line goes to the wing outside the 3-point line with the ball. The next player stands at the low block as the offensive player. The next player acts as the defensive player. The player on the wing bounces the ball to the offensive player, who uses a series of offensive moves to try and score the basketball while the defensive player tries to stop him. If the shot misses, the players fight for the rebound. Play continues until either the offensive player scores or the defensive player grabs the rebound. The player on the wing goes to the end of the line, the offensive player becomes the wing passer, and the defensive player becomes the offensive player.
Mikan Drill
The Mikan drill is such an effective drill because it helps post players work on shooting, rebound and footwork all at the same time. Place a post player under the basket with the ball. The player must then step to the right and shoot the ball off the backboard with her right hand while jumping off the left foot, then immediately rebound the ball, step to the left and jump off the right foot while shooting with the left hand. You can have players repeat this drill for a set amount of time or until the player makes a certain number of baskets in a row.
Power Shot Drill
This drill helps teach players how to take the ball strong to the basket against multiple defenders. Have two players stand near one of the low blocks near the basket. Set a ball directly in front of them, and have an offensive player stand at the top of the free throw lane. On the whistle, the offensive player sprints to the ball, bends down to pick it up, then immediately jumps toward the basket to make a power shot off the backboard or directly into the hoop. The defensive players may not jump or attempt to block the shot, but may "body up" to the player and put their hands in the air to obstruct the player's shot. Rotate players through the various positions of the drill until everyone has been through several times.
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