Playing the Post: Basketball Skills and Drills (book)
DESCRIPTION Play big in and around the paint! Learn from one of the most successful high school basketball coaches how to score, pass, rebound, and defend better in the free-throw lane area. It's all here--from pivot moves and targeting to spins and taking out the defender. Playing the Post details everything players and coaches need to know to create a strong inside game. The 68 drills and exercises are designed to help new players develop basic skills and more experienced players refine their moves. Plus, the skills and drills are great for perimeter players who want to improve their play around the basket. The book presents a systematic approach for developing a winning post play. It features * 10 principles for scoring from the post, * 12 drills for scoring from the high and low post, * 8 drills to improve rebounding, * 2 principles for setting and reading eight types of screens, * 7 drills to improve post passing, * 24 techniques for defending the post position, and * 10 advanced moves for outstanding post play. Paye includes 86 diagrams and 27 photos that illustrate the techniques and show readers how to do the drills correctly. Playing the Post will help readers build a dynamic game from the inside out. CONTENTS Chapter 1. Qualities of a Post Player Learn how specific basketball skills and physical attributes put you in the best position for post play. Defining the Post Positions Five Basic Duties of the Three Post Regions Player Characteristics Athletic Abilities and Basketball Skills Chapter 2. Post Player Development Program 42 exercises and drills help develop your mental stamina as well as your strength, endurance, coordination, jumping, and agility. Developing Mental Preparedness Developing the Five Physical Aspects Doing the Actual Work Skills Wrap-Up Chapter 3. Ten Principles of Scoring in the Post Play the post smarter--discover and seize scoring opportunities. Opportunity Play off Both Feet Use Slide Steps Strength Exposure of the Ball Leverage Control Your Defender Expect Help Defenders Body Positioning Skills Wrap-Up Chapter 4. Becoming a Scorer in the Post Score from the post in 8 easy steps--12 drills and 30 diagrams show you how. Eight Steps to Scoring High and MidPost Fakes Skills Wrap-Up Chapter 5. Becoming a Big-Time Rebounder 8 drills and 16 diagrams to help you fine-tune your rebounding skills Savvy Four Offensive Steps Four Defensive Steps Skills Wrap-Up