3 Basketball Drills to Become a Better Post Player

When playing the post, your focus should be on shutting down the defense. It is key for a post player to anticipate the move of the defender and to show the offense where to throw the ball to create scoring opportunities that will lead to a W. With IMG Academy's How-To basketball drills videos, our coaches focus on techniques to improve your skills on the court.

In this video, you will get a breakdown of three basketball drills to become a better post player. See how these student-athletes perform each drill with helpful instruction on body positioning in the post area, proper stance, and securing the ball to take the shot. Each drill is broken down to provide an overview of three specific aspects for playing the post:

• Power Move
• Baseline Fake
• Up-and-Under Move

During the Power Move Drill, learn how to read the position of the defense, and use an athletic stance to create a good target to receive a pass. The Baseline Fake Drill demonstrates how to use a good shoulder fake at the baseline to stop the defender and then take a jump shot. Finally, the Up-and-Under Move Drill is a progression of the first two exercises and focuses on how to use a dribble move if the defense shuts down the drive or the jump shot. 

Ready to get out on the court and show your post skills? Press play below to get started!

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