"Do Your Work Early"
"Fight for the Top Foot"
1. DO YOUR WORK EARLY
Fronting the post is all about anticipating where the ball is going to go. Get in position before it is time to throw it in.
Get your top foot over the offensive players top foot. If he gets there first, he will have you sealed. In this event, move to plan B. Stay behind and become a moving target.
COMMON MISTAKES
Trying to front after the offensive player has established position.
Sitting in a "no mans" front. Leaning on the top side without actually stopping the post player from doing anything. If you get stuck, which happens, become a moving target.
VIDEO EXAMPLES
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DEFENDING THE POST
"No Middle"
"Low Man Wins"
"Win the second bump"
1. NO MIDDLE
The defensive players shoulders should be parallel to the sideline. An offensive player getting to the middle not only has a counter to the baseline, but he can see all of his teammates for passes.
2. LOW MAN WINS
Maintain leverage. Sink into your hips with a wide stance. Use an arm bar to keep leverage. Extending an arm is a foul.
The offensive player has a right to the first bump. The defensive player has to win the second. Either hold your ground, pull out the chair or take the charge.
4. OFF BALL PLAYERS
Maintain a ball you man positioning. This will not be the midline! Readjust as to not give up easy kickout three's.
COMMON MISTAKES
Allowing middle.
"I surrender!" Defending with legs straight and arms up.
Getting bumped all the way to the basket. Win the second bump and take a charge!
VIDEO EXAMPLES
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DIG HELP
"Like a thief in the night"
1. LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
In and out, as to be deceptive. Wait for the offensive player to divert their attention before going for the dig.
COMMON MISTAKES
Over committing or under committing. You have got to be in and out and time it correctly
VIDEO EXAMPLES
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