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Post in the pit

This drill teaches offensive post players how to use a defender’s position effectively.

Instructions

The two post players line up back-to-back at the front of the rim. Each player is facing a sideline. The three passers set up at the foul-line extended, the top of the key, and the other foul-line extended. The coach has the ball on the baseline.

When the coach passes the ball to one of the wings, the post on that side becomes the defender. The other post is on offense. The offensive post player cannot receive a pass until he or she calls “ball.” The post player may also direct the movement of the ball by pointing at a perimeter passer who doesn’t have the ball and calling “pass.”

The offensive post attempts to seal the post defender in a position where he or she is best able to receive a pass. The posts play one-on-one in the paint until the offense scores or the defense rebounds or steals the ball. The offensive post may pass the ball back out to a perimeter player and re-post.

Variations

If you have enough players, you can add defenders to the perimeter passers to make the post entry pass more difficult.

Tips

Make the post defender expend more energy than you do on offense. Let the defender choose a side (half-front, full-front, or behind) and then seal. Allow the ball to come to you in your optimum position.

Skills

Sealing a defender, directing the movement of the ball, post moves.

Players

Two post players and four passers (including coach).

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