Defending the Flash Post Drill

This defensive basketball drill will help your team to prevent the ball from being entered into the post.  Teach your players to be physical without fouling.

Preparation
– Player 1 has the ball and stands at the right foul line extended area
– Player 2 is the other offensive player and stands at the left box
– Player 3 stands in the lane in the help position and defends Player 2

Execution
– Player #2 V Cuts to the high post on the ball side.  Player 1 attempts to enter the ball into Player 2
– Player 3 must react and cut off Player 2’s passing lane
– If he is unable to receive the ball at the high post, he spins and attempts to get open in the low post.
– Player 3 must now open up and front the low post
– Continue until Player 2 scores or allotted time expires

Points of Emphasis
– Defending the flash means getting physical.  Referees will usually allow some contact to prevent an offensive player from cleanly cutting across the lane
– Post players: you own the paint.  Don’t allow an opposing player to cut through the paint without physically feeling your presence

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