Chris Jans' Monster Defense: Post Positioning, Traps & Tactics

with Chris Jans,
Mississippi State Head Men's Coach;
New Mexico State University Head Coach from 2017 to 2022;
4x WAC Regular Season Champions;
3x WAC Tournament Champions;
3x Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Coach of the Year (2018-2020);
Bowling Green Head Coach from 2014 to 2015;
Wichita State Assistant from 2015 to 2017;
Illinois State Assistant from 2004 to 2007;
Chipola College Head Coach from 2003 to 2004;
2004 Panhandle Regular Season Champions;
Howard College Head Coach from 2001 to 2003;
Idaho Assistant Coach from 1999 to 2001;
Independence Community College Head Coach from 1998 to 1999;
Kirkwood Community College from 1996 to 1998;
1998 NJCAA D-II National Champions;
1998 NJCAA D-II Coach of the Year;
2x ICCAC Regular Season Champions (1997, 1998);
Played college basketball for Loras College

Get ready to start shutting down dominant post players while keeping your No Middle defense intact!

In this on-court instructional video, Chris Jans shares his proven strategies for defending the post with aggressive, disruptive and structured techniques that seamlessly integrate into a man-to-man system.

Coach Jans breaks down one-on-one post defense fundamentals, including positioning, leverage, and contesting shots without fouling. He then dives into his signature Monster trapping techniques, showing how to send help at the perfect time to force turnovers and get the ball out of a big’s hands.

Jans shares multiple methods to adjust your post defense, including mid-post coverage, overload situations and baseline digs—all while keeping your team’s rotations crisp and predictable.

This video features 7 different post defense strategies and a variety of drills to reinforce proper technique and decision-making.

Whether you run a No Middle defense or another man-to-man scheme, these concepts will provide the tools to frustrate post scorers, limit easy baskets and elevate your team’s defensive execution.

Transform your post defense and make the paint a no-go zone starting today!

72 minutes. 2025.