Basketball Post Player Skills and Drills

Name: Basketball Post Player Skills and Drills
Rating: 4.0 (3 reviews)

Featuring Coach Dave Loos

Created bySport Videos

Last updated 11/2018

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What you'll learn

Students will know a wide variety of the skills and drills necessary to play basketball in the post position.
They will also know some of the best drills to use during basketball practice for post players
Become better at passing and shooting
Learning screening drills

Course content

1 section • 8 lectures • 1h 24m total length

Introduction2:29
Develop a post player with back-to-the-basket skills within an inside-out offensive approach that prioritizes near-basket scoring, free-throw opportunities, and drawing fouls on opponents.
Strength and Conditioning25:55
Build strength and conditioning for post players through weight room work and drills like mike and drill, two-ball power, offensive rebounds sequence, and posting technique to improve post play.
Low Post Moves17:22
Master low post moves with drop steps and power dribbles to score. Explore catch and score with no dribble, turnarounds, jump hooks, empty the post, eye cuts, wedge out maneuvers.
High Post Moves5:58
Learn three high post moves that stretch defense, step over to pin defender, catch on the inside foot, square up, shoot, and drive to the basket with a crossover option.
Screening Situations10:00
Learn and execute post screening techniques, including cross screen, diagonal screen, and back screen, while reading the defense, adapting to switches, and using slips or pops to create scoring opportunities.
Passing11:18
Learn key post passes including back cut passes, high-low lob passes, and outlet passes, with safe hand positioning and release dribbles to beat pressure and feed teammates.
Shooting Drills10:40
Spend daily 15 to 20 minutes on shooting drills at game speed to build conditioning, rhythm, and accuracy through competitive, coach-led sessions, including five-minute shooting cycles and inside-out post work.
Closing Comments0:35
Develop your post player skills with daily drills that emphasize scoring closer to the basket, the name of the game, and practical takeaways for your development.

Requirements

There is no prior knowledge required. A basketball, court and an adequate amount of players should be available.

Description

Master the essential skills required for success as a post player. This 82-minute DVD delivers expert guidance from seasoned coach Dave Loos. Covered within are a range of topics, including Strength and Conditioning, Daily Drills for Big Men, Rebounding Techniques, Creating Scoring Opportunities, Low Post and High Post Moves, Effective Screening, and Passing and Shooting Drills. This all-inclusive DVD serves as your comprehensive resource for nurturing a dominant post player. The total runtime is 83 minutes, and it was released in 2018.

About the Coach: Dave Loos, the most accomplished coach in the history of Austin Peay and the Ohio Valley Conference, celebrated his 26th season at Austin Peay and 30th season as a head coach by securing his fourth Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Championship. Dave Loos served as the head men's basketball coach at Austin Peay State University (APSU) in Clarksville, Tennessee, from 1990 until his retirement at the conclusion of the 2016–17 season. During his tenure, his teams achieved over 400 victories. Before joining APSU, Loos spent four seasons as the head assistant coach at Memphis State University in Memphis, Tennessee. During his college days at Memphis State, Dave Loos excelled in both basketball and baseball and was inducted into the athletic Hall of Fame in September 2002. He also earned multiple OVC Coach of the Year honors.

Who this course is for:

Basketball coaches and players at any level should take this course.