Post Play Development Drill: Post Cuts

Purpose: To develop muscle memory in post players
through repetitions of the following actions: cutting to the ball,
facing up, pump fake and drive, drop-pivots, and high post jumpers

Organization: A coach is stationed at the top of
the key with a ball. Players line up opposite the ball on the
weakside at the short corner.

1. The post player cuts to the high post with a change of
speed, change of direction cut and receives a pass from the post.

2. On the catch , the post player squares up and shoots a jump
shot.

3. The post player rebounds his shot, passes out to the coach, and
executes another change of speed, change of direction cut to the high
post

4. The post player receives a pass from the coach, executes a
front pivot, followed by a shot fake and drive to the basket.

1. It is important for the player to fake in one direction, and to
change both speed and direction on the cut. The floor should
squeak on the cut.

2. The pump fake should be believable. the player should
bring the ball up to the shoulder area and cock back both wrists to get
the defense to react.