Scoring from the post in basketball means outmaneuvering some of your opponents’ best and biggest defenders. Post players need to anticipate the defenders’ moves and position themselves to create scoring opportunities. In IMG Academy's basketball post drills videos, our coaches focus on techniques to improve your skills on the court.
What You’ll Learn
This video breaks down three basketball post drills to become a better post player. Watch how these student-athletes perform each drill with helpful instruction on body positioning in the post area, proper stance, and securing the ball before the shot. Former NBA player and current IMG Academy basketball coach Daniel Santiago explains how these three drills train players to dominate in the post:
- Power Move
- Baseline Fake
- Up-and-Under Move
The Power Move Drill teaches players how to read the position of the defense and use an athletic stance to create a good target for receiving a pass.
The Baseline Fake Drill demonstrates how to use a shoulder fake at the baseline to stop the defender and then take a jump shot.
Finally, the Up-and-Under Move Drill, a progression of the first two exercises, focuses on how to use a dribble move if the defense shuts down the drive or the jump shot.
Watch the Video
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