Game Situation Post Flash Jab and Go Opposite Basketball Drill

This game situation basketball move is going to be primarily used against a 2-3 zone, but it can also be used against man to man. What this basketball drill is going to simulate is a post player flashing from the opposite box to the free throw line to receive a pass. He/she is then going to catch, face up, and then attack the defender in front of them with a jab step and go opposite move.

In a game, you might have to kick out to a shooter if the other defenders collapse when the move is made, but for this drill, you are going to assume that they are not able to jump to the help in time. For this move to be effective the jab must be violent and really sell the defender that you are going to rip through, but instead you are going to only jab and then go the other way. Don't be afraid of contact either. After making the move cut off the defender with your body.

Drill Name: Game Situation Post Flash Jab and Go Opposite Basketball Drill

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Drill Goal: Practice flashing to the post, catching, facing up, and then making a jab step go opposite move for a finish at the basket.

Equipment Needed: 1 basketball per player, 1 pad (optional) and 1-2 partners.

Drill Tips: Don't try to avoid the contact but instead make the first contact with the pad. Sell your jab step and make sure that it is not lateral, but at the defender's foot, must make them react. Do your best to get to the rim with only one dribble and try to finish off of two feet.

Drill Steps: Players are going to start on the opposite block with a basketball. There will be a coach/partner on the near side wing and also someone in the paint with a pad to simulate the defender. First player up will pass the ball across the coach on the wing and then flash to the free throw line. He/she will get the ball back and make a jab step at the coach/partner with the pad and then go opposite hard to the basket for a finish. The person with the pad is going to rid and bump the player as they drive to the basket to work on finishing with contact.