Coaches work to put players in positions to succeed, but ultimately players have to decide and execute.
1. Kevin Eastman describes post up real estate in order of desirability: homeless (3), renter (2), and homeowner (1).
2. Excellent players play purposefully.
We see this every NBA game. The wing enters the ball to the post and then cuts through...occasionally he gets a give-and-go, but he moves the defender who won't 'dig' or double the post as he covers the cutter.
In the triangle offense (above), two cutters clear through.
We see this every NBA game. The wing enters the ball to the post and then cuts through...occasionally he gets a give-and-go, but he moves the defender who won't 'dig' or double the post as he covers the cutter.
In the triangle offense (above), two cutters clear through.
3. When defenders make choices (e.g. help up), post players have to open passing lanes.
Successful players find open spots; unsuccessful players stand then sit (on the bench).
4. Some offenses design relocation.
Tom Thibodeau's Bulls used this to free up elbow jump shots for their 4.
Successful players find open spots; unsuccessful players stand then sit (on the bench).
4. Some offenses design relocation.
Tom Thibodeau's Bulls used this to free up elbow jump shots for their 4.
5. "Movement kills defense."
The Celtics like to use dribble handoff actions. Here they get the ball into their "passing posts" (e.g. Horford or Olynyk) and Avery Bradley earns two relocating from "corner 3" to back door slam.
Bonus:
I don't want little guards playing in the post...but they can use it as a "weigh station" to a better spot.
Against the 2-3 zone, the 1 passes and cuts, the 5 relocates to the top and the cross screen frees the guard for a mid-range shot.
"Basketball is a game of cutting and passing."
Bonus:
I don't want little guards playing in the post...but they can use it as a "weigh station" to a better spot.
Against the 2-3 zone, the 1 passes and cuts, the 5 relocates to the top and the cross screen frees the guard for a mid-range shot.
"Basketball is a game of cutting and passing."