The low post is the area just outside the lane underneath the basket, normally occupied by the tallest and largest players on the court. Low-post moves are necessary for taller players, who may not be able to rely on quickness and agility as can smaller guards. The goal of a low-post move is to get in position for a high-percentage shot close to the rim.
Mikan Drill
One of the most basic drills for any post player is named after NBA Hall of Famer George Mikan, and the only things required are the ball and a basket. Start directly under the basket. Jump off the left foot, holding the ball in your right hand for a layup on the right side of the rim. Catch the ball as it comes through the net and then jump off your right foot for a left-handed layup on the other side. Continue alternating for a set number of reps, focusing on becoming more comfortable making a layup with both hands.
Chair Drill
Set up a folding chair on the block on both sides of the lane, and place a basketball on the seat of each chair. Start at the free throw line and run toward the chair on the right side. Pick up the ball, and pivot on your inside or left foot. Spin toward the inside of the lane, jump off your right foot and lay the ball over the front of the rim with your left hand. Hustle back to the free-throw line and do the same thing on the left side of the lane. This time, you will pivot on your right foot, jump off your left and finish the ball with your right foot. Having a rebounder to replace the ball on the chair helps in this drill, so that the offensive player can stay in rhythm.
Rebound/Outlet/Re-Post
In this drill, two players are stationed on one side of the post, with a passer stationed on the wing. The passer takes a shot and tries to intentionally miss off the rim, so that the two post players can battle for a rebound. The player who grabs the rebound passes it to the wing player and then establishes himself in the post as the offensive player. The other player plays defense, trying to defend both the entry pass from the wing and the low post move by the offensive player. The offensive player can either make a move and shoot or outlet the ball and reposition himself. If the offensive player misses and the defender grabs the rebound, the two players change sides and the defender goes on offense.
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