8 Keys to Basketball Post Player Development

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8 Keys To Basketball Post Player Development

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• A basketball post player is usually taken for
  granted but can be a great basketball shooter
  under the right conditions. When they're good,
  they can be game-changers. When they're bad, they
  can be a detriment to your team. In the past
  couple of years, coaches have become more aware
  of the importance needed when developing a post
  player as a shooter basketball. A post player
  will either take your team to another level or
  place a ceiling on what you can achieve. These
  are the eight keys to basketball post-player
  development.

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1. Run, Run, and Run 

• Runs are the most essential part of post play.
  Why? That's because they work on both positioning
  and movement. Runs are essential because they are
  the best way to improve positioning and spacing
  within your offense.
• To develop a post player, you have to make him
  understand how his position is essential to the
  team's success. After a few runs, your post
  players should have a better sense of their
  positioning and the areas they should be in. One
  of the most effective ways to improve a post
  players runs is to use a baskeball machine
  during training.

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2. Keep It Simple

• The beauty of post play is its simplicity. The
  central part of the offense is the ball going
  into the post. You want the post player to
  receive the ball, square up and make a play. It
  is that easy.
• When working with your post players on their
  footwork, you want them to keep it simple.
  Footwork is necessary, but you don't want to
  complicate it by adding multiple moves to their
  arsenal.

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3. Expand Your Scoring Range

• Post players need to be able to score from
  anywhere. This is because the best post players
  are the ones that can score in a variety of ways.
• The only way to do this is by expanding your
  shooting range. Through repetition and practice,
  post players should be able to knock down the
  15-to-18-foot jump shot.

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4. Rebound the Basketball 

• Rebounding is one of the most overlooked aspects
  of being a post player. Teams need to have post
  players that can clean the defensive glass.
• Great post players can cause havoc on the
  offensive glass when you have great post players.
  The goal is to have a post player that can score,
  rebound, and block shots, which is why investing
  in a rebounder basketball machine is recommended.

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5. Footwork is Critical

• The next most important thing to being a good
  post player is being able to withstand the
  contact from your defender. Good post players can
  maintain their balance and avoid being sent off
  the court.
• When you have a post player who can establish
  great footwork, it is difficult for their
  defender to stop them.

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6. Quality Repetitions

• The more a player can practice certain moves, the
  better they will become. Repetition is the key to
  becoming a better post player.
• Players need to practice both offensive and
  defensive post moves. This will help the post
  player be both offensively and defensively
  responsible.
• We suggest incorporating a basketball hoop
  rebounder in your training.

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7. Don't Forget The Basics 

• Many people, including coaches, get so caught up
  in the latest things that they can forget about
  their basics. Just because a player can shoot
  three-pointers, dunk the ball and play great
  defense doesn't mean they can't work on their
  post moves.
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• Post players should practice their footwork,
  shooting skills, and post moves daily.

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8. Ball Screens

• Ball screens are an essential part of the game of
  basketball. They can cause big men to come out of
  the post to help on the perimeter. This can lead
  to a mismatch on the low block.
• The post player should practice ball screens to
  improve his footwork on the dribble.

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Conclusion

• These are the eight keys to success for post
  player development. Implement these principles
  that address their game's physical, mental, and
  conceptional aspects. You will be working with
  high character. These motivated players will
  improve with each passing week. Your team's level
  of success will be defined by how you develop
  your post players. Remember that a shooting
  machine goes a long way in their training use it
  well.

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