post play

Near-basket ball moves

Post play is basketball strategy centered on the post—the area near the basket, especially around the free-throw lane.

A player posts up by establishing position with their back to the basket, receiving the ball, then using footwork and size to score or pass: Their offense runs through post play.

Contrasts with perimeter play.

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back to basket · power move · seal · duck in · box out · rebound · center · power forward · footwork · fadeaway · block · interior · lane · high low · big man · Tim Duncan · muscle · position

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court position

post playwing play

Attacking via flanks

ball handling · fast break offense · pick and roll

scoring style

post playjump shooting

Airborne basketball release technique

long-range shooting · catch and shoot · pull-up jumper

court location

post playlong-range shooting

Hitting distant targets accurately

wing play · corner three

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