The post up is a basketball dribbling move that is usually used by the forwards and center of a team, but it can be used by any player on the team also. The post up is simply backing down your defender towards the basket. Many players like use this move to protect the ball and to score in the game. An example of center that uses the post up is Shaquille O’Neal, and example of guard that uses the post up dribble is Chauncey Billups.
Post dribbling is when an offensive player turns his/her back towards the hoop, so that the face is facing away from the basket. Then once you are in post up dribble stance, the player then dribble in reverse towards the basket using their weight as a factor in backing down their opponent. Then once the offensive player has reached the appropriate spot that he/she desires, and then they use a post up move to score.
What does it take to do the Post Up Move?
- Strong lower and upper body
- Aggressiveness
- Awareness of where your defender is
- Good foot work
- Moderate Ball Handling Skills
- Practice
How to Do the Post Up Move for the guard
1. Start dribbling and move towards a target
2. When you are 3 step away from your target turn your back to the basket or basketball hoop
3. Protect the ball with your back and use your legs and back to push the defender back towards the basket
4. Post the defense until you get to the spot you want to stop at
How to Do the Post Dribble for the Forward and Center Position on the right side
1 Call for the ball and catch the ball in post position
2. Catch the ball and start dribbling and use your back to protect the ball
3. Lean on your Opponent to perform the Post up
4. Immediately while dribbling, use your back and legs to push your opponent out of your way (For Dribble You push your Opponent backward)
5. Then once you get to your desired spot you take your left foot and get it behind your opponent,
6. Grab the ball with both hands and turn your body around towards the left till it faces the basket
7. Then finish and score!
How to perform the Post Up dribble for the Forward and Center Positions on the Left Side
1. Call for the ball and catch the ball in post position
2. Catch the ball and start dribbling and use your back to protect the ball
3. Lean on your Opponent to perform the Post up
4. Immediately while dribbling, use your back and legs to push your opponent out of your way (For Dribble You push your Opponent backward)
5. Then once you get to your desired spot you take your left foot and get it behind your opponent,
6. Grab the ball with both hands and turn your body around towards the left till it faces the basket
7. Then finish and score!
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