A great way to get quality shots as a post player is to set a great screen and then pop for an open shot. Setting a great screen forces the post defender to help on the ball handler, which opens up the shot for the post player.
This post-move basketball drill will allow for the post player(s) to get up a lot of quality repetitions in a short period of time. You can do this drill in a one on one workout or with a group of post players because it is quick-paced and allows for quality reps at a high pace.
Basketball Drill Overview
Drill Name: Florida Gators Pick and Pop Basketball Shooting Drill
Equipment Needed: 2 basketball and 2 helpers.
Similar Basketball Drills and Resources
- Florida Gators Reverse Pivot Basketball Post Series
- Florida Gators Lane Line Post Flash Series
- Florida Gators Jump Hook Basketball Post Series
Goals of the Drill
- Work on setting a screen and then spacing for an open shot.
Coaching Points
- Set a low, wide when you set the screen and set it with a good angle for the ball handler to come off of.
- Drop the top foot to open up to the ball when you space, and look to create as much space as possible before the shot.
Basketball Drill Instructions
- The passer will start on the wing with one of the balls and the rebounder under the basket with the other.
- The player (or first player in line) will start at the elbow closest to the passer.
- When the drill starts, the player will sprint over to a wing ball screen, the passer will dribble off the screen, and as they are doing this, the player will pop towards the baseline for a shot.
- After this shot, the player will fill up to the elbow for a catch and shoot shot.
- At this point, the player will repeat the same pattern of shots, or the next player in line will go.
- Usually, this basketball drill is done for a certain amount of makes, but it can also be done for reps or a set amount of time.
