Drop Step Post Move

Learn the most important low-post move: seal, feel the defender, drop step and power finish.

๐Ÿ€ Basketball๐Ÿ“ถ Intermediateโฑ 8 min๐Ÿ‘ฅ 2+ players๐ŸŽ’ 1 ball, 1 hoopFinishingFootwork & MovesPost Play

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Setup

Post player on the block with back to the basket, passer on the wing.

How it works

  1. 1Post player seals and shows a target.
  2. 2Catch with two hands, chin the ball.
  3. 3Drop the baseline foot towards the rim, keeping the defender on your back.
  4. 4One strong power dribble (optional) and finish off two feet.

Coaching points

  • โœ”Wide base before the catch.
  • โœ”Protect the ball high โ€” don't bring it down.

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