A good post player should rebound and shoot well against a defender. A typical post player is either a forward or center, but teaching bigger guards post-player skills can make them more versatile. These drills require proper footwork and body position for the player to be successful. These two concepts are fundamental for success as a post player.
Rebound Drill
The point of this drill is to teach the defending post player how to correctly box out and gather a rebound. The offensive post player should make one offensive move and then take a shot at the basket. The defender should allow the shot; however, he should immediately begin boxing out the offensive player upon release of the shot. This is done by turning the back toward the offensive player, taking a wide stance and holding the arms up to the sides so that the offensive player cannot get around the defensive player. The defensive player should also bend at the knees, creating leverage against the offensive player. The defensive player should then jump and grab the rebound when it comes off of the backboard or rim. The offensive player should try and move around the defensive player to get the rebound. The defensive player must stay between the basket and the offensive player at all times.
Post Move Drill
The post move drill will teach the offensive player to be quick and decisive when under the basket and looking to score. The offensive player should have her back to the basket and accept an incoming pass. The defensive player should try to keep the offensive player out of the lane. If the offensive player is not close enough to the basket, she should pass the ball back out and "repost" at a position closer to the basket. Once in a satisfactory spot, the offensive post player should make one move and shoot the basketball. This move can be either an inside pivot or a drop-step to baseline. An inside pivot, which involves driving one foot toward the basket while keeping the other foot in place, should be performed if the defensive player is too far to the left or right side of the offensive player. A drop-step away from the basket step, with one foot kept stationary, should be performed if the defensive player limits access to either side. An inside pivot should be swiftly followed with an aggressive shot toward the basket while a drop-step should be followed by a quick jumper.
Hook Shot Drill
Learning how to perform the hook shot can add an extra dimension to the offensive arsenal of a post player. The beginning position is the same as that of the post move drill, with the offensive player's back to the basket and the defensive player guarding him. A ball should be passed to the offensive post player. The offensive post player should quickly pivot in a direction that creates the most separation from himself and the defender. He will then jump up with the ball in the hand that is furthest from the defender. After fully extending the arm, and at the peak of the jump, he should release the ball by flicking his wrist toward the basket. This drill should be repeated until the offensive player creates a smooth shot that quickly transitions from the pivot to the jump hook and a successful basket.
References
- Coaches Clipboard: Basketball Drill --- Rebounding Box-out Drill
- Breathrough Basketball: Basketball Post Moves and Skills --- Drop Step Counter
- Coaches Clipboard: Basketball Drills --- Low Post Breakdown Drills
- Ultimate Youth Basketball Guide: Dominate the Paint with These Free Basketball Post Drills
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