- 2.5.1 Advanced lay-up techniques
- 2.5.2 Reverse lay-up
- 2.5.3 Advanced shooting - shooting footwork
- 2.5.4 Advanced shooting - inside shooting
- 2.5.5 Correcting shooting technique - flat shot
- 2.5.6 Correcting shooting technique - off-line shot
- 2.5.7 Correcting shooting technique - side spin
- 2.5.8 Correcting shooting technique - shooting short
- Follow-up
- 3.1.1 Preparing players physically to play basketball
- 3.1.2 Preparing players physically - warm-up for training
- 3.1.3 Preparing players physically - warm-up for games
- 3.1.4. Préparation physique des joueurs - Musculation de force
- 3.1.5 Preparing players physically - power training
- 3.1.6 Preparing players physically - conditioning
- 3.1.7 Preparing players physically - flexibility
- 3.1.8 Preparing players physically - basic strength training programme
- 3.1.9 Basic-off season preparation
- 3.3.1 Physical recovery techniques - overview
- 3.3.2 Physical recovery techniques - active recovery
- 3.3.3. Compression Clothing
- 3.3.4. Physical recovery techniques - hydro therapy
- 3.3.5. Physical recovery techniques - massage
- 3.3.6. Physical recovery techniques - sleep
- 3.3.7. Physical recovery techniques - stretching
- 3.3.8 Physical recovery techniques - practical applications
- 2.1.1 Motion Offence – 5 Out – pass and cut/give and go
- 2.1.2 Receivers Principles with Post Players
- 2.1.3 Motion offence with post - 4 out, 1 in
- 2.1.4 Post Up Cuts
- 2.1.5 Developing Decision Making - Putting Perimeter and Post Together
- 2.1.6 Creating scoring opportunities with a second pass
- 2.1.7 Moving the help defender away from a help position
- Follow-up
Level 2
2.6.1 Post move – “backing in”
Players are initially taught in the low post to either:
- Turn and face the basket; or
- “Drop-step”
The “back in” move is used to dribble into the key, while keeping the player’s back to the basket. It is most effective when the defender has their feet too far away so that a drop step will not work. By dribbling in, the post player tries to get to a position where they can step past the defender, or they are close enough to shoot.
When “backing in” the post player:
- Angles their body slightly so that one shoulder is closer to the defender – this creates some space to protect the ball;
- Dribble close to their body and between their feet. If the right shoulder is closest to the defender, dribble with the left hand (and vice versa);
- Turn their “chin to shoulder” so that they can see the defenders – whichever shoulder is closest to the defender is the direction they should look;
- Keep vision of the defender of any perimeter player on their side of the floor – these defenders will often “hedge down” to steal the ball;
- Limit the number of dribbles – the more dribbles they take, the more likely another defender will come to steal the ball.
The post player will often take a hook shot once they have moved closer to the ball. They should be trying to get position in relation to the defender’s feet.
The post player may also “hesitate” on their dribble (bouncing the ball higher and lifting their shoulders as if standing up) and then attack with an aggressive step.
This move is not encouraged for young players as they will tend to dribble too often and not have vision of defenders that will come to attack the ball.