Having an effective post player can give your team a distinct advantage. The best post players impact the game through their activity on both sides of the ball. It is a gross misconception that the post player is simply to be stuck below the basket on both ends of the floor to protect the rim…
Post Play Teaching Points
Is playing in the post a lost art? Many would say yes, and I tend to agree. However, there are many factors why. Many teams lack a true big man, teams run more sets with active posts who can play on the perimeter, coaches prefer longer, more athletic players that can defend on the wing, etc.…