3.1 Post Entries
3.1 Post Entries is an offensive concept that getting the ball into the post is the first problem.
Team Offense
3.2 Post Positioning & Footwork
3.2 Post Positioning & Footwork: The block (painted square at the lane line) is optimal — within 6-8 feet of the basket - Use body-to-body seal — do.
Direct answer
What is 3.2 Post Positioning & Footwork?
3.2 Post Positioning & Footwork: The block (painted square at the lane line) is optimal — within 6-8 feet of the basket - Use body-to-body seal — do.
Quick facts
| Category | Team Offense |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- 3.2 Post Positioning & Footwork is an offensive concept that the block (painted square at the lane line) is optimal — within 6-8 feet of the basket - Use body-to-body seal — do.
- The block (painted square at the lane line) is optimal — within 6-8 feet of the basket.
- Defender's chest against the post player's upper back → seal with inside hip, extend inside arm as target, request wing entry 3.
How it works
- The block (painted square at the lane line) is optimal — within 6-8 feet of the basket
- Use body-to-body seal — do not outrun the defender, outposition them
- Pin the defender's hip with your own hip — once hip contact is made, recovery without fouling is very difficult
- Fronting defense: Post player's back fully to defender's chest → perfect lob position
- High-side seal (most common): Defender's chest against the post player's upper back → seal with inside hip, extend inside arm as target, request wing entry
Reads and counters
- - Where is the defender's body? (High side, low side, behind, or fronting?) - Where is the help defense? (Weakside big, guard cheating toward the lane?) - What is the shot clock? - What is my strongest side?
- Where is the defender's body? (High side, low side, behind, or fronting?)
- Where is the help defense? (Weakside big, guard cheating toward the lane?)
- What is the shot clock?
- What is my strongest side?
Bilingual terms
| English | 3.2 Post Positioning & Footwork |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 3.2 低位卡位与脚步 |
| Traditional Chinese | 3.2站位與步法 |
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