1v1 Low-Post Battle

Post battle drill that starts with a live entry pass. The offensive post works to seal and score, while the defender denies, fights for position, and contests without fouling

Instructions

1. Set three players: passer on the wing, offensive post on the opposite block, and defender in weak-side help position
2. On the coach’s signal, the offensive player works to get post position. Defender fronts or plays 3/4 denial based on your defensive system.
3. Passer has 3 seconds to make the entry pass.
4. II the entry is completed, play live 1v1 until a score or stop. Limit the offensive player to 2 dribbles.
5. If the entry is denied for 3 seconds, reset and count it as a defensive win.
6. Rotate offense to defense, defense to passer, and passer to offense.

Coaching Points

• Show a clear target hand for the passer.
• Seal and maintain contact until you go get the ball.
• After the catch, spin around the defender using footwork and legal elbow position. Do not hook
• Defender uses footwork to get around the post player, fighting for the position without holding or grabbing

Variations

• Start from different positions
• Do not allow lob passes
• Award the defense 1 point if the offensive player catches the entry pass away from the paint

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