Offense - thoughts for post players

Whether in transition or in the half court, no matter what teams run on offense, strong post play is a significant contributing factor to success. Playing in the post requires a specific mindset. In the post, every practice or game, it is a war - players must be prepared to battle. They must be tireless workers, and always be looking to gain an advantage. Just as they need good physical balance, post players also require mental balance - they need to play with both an urgency and patience at the same time. Want to be strong in the post? Consider the following:

• be aggressive, must WANT the ball
• the game slows down in the post (on catch of the ball)
  
• the lowest player is the strongest player - need to be lower, wider, longer
• do NOT worry about blocked shots - score, draw a foul, or get the ball back
• make and maintain contact (for a proper read, need to know location of defender)
• finishing school - follow through with EYES and hands
• must have a jump hook and be able to shoot that hook from an 11-12 o'clock position
• EVERY shot needs to be considered a potential rebound (eyes on the ball)
• need to have a go-to move, a counter, AND a third move - must have enough to get it done
• develop a European Post style of play - play big down low, have a three point shot, be effective with dribble drive attack