Advanced Skill Development for Post Players

with Danny Manning,
University of Colorado Assistant Coach;
University of Louisville Associate Head Coach from 2022 to 2024;
University of Maryland Interim Head Coach in 2022;
University of Maryland Assistant Coach - 2021;
Wake Forest University Head Coach from 2014 to 2020;
2017 Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award ;
University of Tulsa Head Coach from 2012 to 2014;
2014 C-USA Champions, C-USA Coach of the Year;
distinguished member of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame (2008);
University of Kansas - Assistant Coach from 2003 to 2012 (2008 NCAA Championship);
played for Kansas (1988 NCAA Champions; was NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player);
NABC Player of the Year (1988);
No. 1 overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft;
2x NBA All Star;
1998 NBA Sixth Man of the Year

Learn how to dominate in the post from Danny Manning, one of the greatest post players in NCAA basketball history. Coach Manning shares a series of advanced development drills for post players that cover hand-eye coordination, cardio, on-the-block and off-the-block moves.

Coach Manning begins the workout with a breakdown of a fundamental but almost indefensible move-the jump hook shot. Through five phases, Coach Manning uses this potent move to create easy scoring opportunities. From working in the half-court to full-court sprint and seal, post players learn the proper footwork needed to create scoring opportunities on the best post defender. Coach Manning uses 1v0 and 1v2 drills to teach his post players how to read the defense and score in any situation. Finally, he adds some cardio to the move as well as a run-and-seal action to initiate it.

Moving to the block, players learn the skills they need to master the art of the shot fake. Coach Manning emphasizes the shot fake with every move to create an advantage and the old-fashioned three-point play as your offense dominates the inside. In his "double chop drill," post players learn to create separation by attacking the hip of their defender.

As the video progresses, Coach Manning moves his post players off the block. He uses jab steps, cradle dribbles, cheat steps and crossover attacks so that players can quickly read the defense and be aware of the defense around them. You'll learn nine post moves that players can master off the block. He teaches you how to build your players slowly so they can master footwork and technique before developing bad habits in a fast-paced game.

Every post player takes time to develop. Coach Manning throws in seven different hand-eye coordination drills to help develop your players' hands. Using a variety of equipment like medicine balls and tennis balls, he puts his players through a dynamic workout to strengthen their skill.

As Kansas's all-time leading scorer, Danny Manning scored at will around the rim. He uses his knowledge and experience as a post player to teach all aspects of the post game. This video is a must-have in every coach's knowledge library - from high school to college to professional level.

45 minutes. 2014.