Up and Under Basketball Post Drill

Great post players have 2 or 3 moves that they have mastered and then counters for those moves if the defender tries to take it away. You don't have to have a bunch of moves and flash to be great in the post.

This post drill is going to work on driving the post player back for a hook shot, but then instead of going up with a straight hook shot, the player is going to sell the hook to get the defender off of their feet, and then use an up-and-under finish. It is a really great move to use against defenders that like to try and block shots.

Drill Overview

Drill Name: Up and Under Basketball Post Drill

Equipment Needed: 1 basketball and two partners.

Similar Drills and Resources

• Off the Block Basketball Post Drill
• Florida Gators Jump Hook Basketball Post Series
• High Low Basketball Post Drill

Goals of the Drill

• Work on finishing in the post with the up and under move.

Coaching Points

• Take your time on the catch, be under control and balanced.
• The details are what sells the up and under move, so make sure that you use your eyes, the ball, and your body.
• Make sure that you are staying in a wide strong base.

Drill Instructions

• The ball is going to start at the top of the key on the left lane line and the post player will be on the left block with a dummy defender on them.
• When the drill starts, the ball handler/passer will dribble over to the wing.
• As they are doing that the post player is going to duck in and post up.
• The dummy defender is going to drive the post player off of the block to receive the catch.
• The post player will receive the entry pass, check their inside shoulder, and then back down the defender towards the middle.
• When the post player gets to a deep position in the paint, they are going to shot fake a hook shot and then step through to the left side of the defender for a finish.
• Repeat this action for as many reps as desired and then switch sides.