Teaching the Lost Art of Low Post Play

with Dr. Klint Pleasant,
Rochester University Head Men's Coach;
2x USCAA National Championships;
2016-17 A.I.I Conference Coach of the Year;
2015-16 USCAA Division I Men's Basketball Coach of the Year;
has coached multiple All-Conference, All-American and professional post players;
240+ career wins; averaging over 23 wins a year as Rochester University Head Coach

Coach Klint Pleasant breaks down everything you need to know to help your athletes improve their low post play. Coach Pleasant has helped develop multiple decorated low post players at the NCAA Division I, II and NAIA levels, many of which have gone on to play professionally.

Pleasant covers the fundamentals needed for every post player and works all the way up to advanced teaching points, utilizing lecture, teaching and drills along the way. This video will give you thorough explanations of different movements and ways to seal in the post, as well as how to get open for scoring opportunities.

Philosophy and Foundation

Coach Pleasant begins with his philosophy behind post play, including advantages that still exist even in an era of "position-less" basketball. He then breaks down the stance from the feet up and speaks to proper transition movements and initial post position. Details such as the importance of a wide base, as well as gaining position with the feet instead of the arms, are covered in-depth.

Sealing and Staying Open to Score

Next, Pleasant gives a deep analysis on the most effective ways to seal and maintain position to score. He covers multiple sealing angles, techniques to use leverage, movements to get open and stay open, along with coaching tips related to body positioning after the catch. Additionally, you will learn the best way to cover ground when catching the ball outside the low post area.

Closing things out, Coach Pleasant touches on:

• The best ways to receive a post feed, and fundamentals of feeding the post for a perimeter player.
• The value of taking up space in the post and creating space on the perimeter.
• Drills to improve post play.

Coach Pleasant utilizes his skill as a teacher and engaging speaker to help break down effective post play from the smallest detail right up to scoring the ball. Player utilization and offensive philosophies come and go, but this video re-imagines post play as an essential skill that any team can utilize. Your team and individual players will undoubtedly find this video helpful as you work with them to achieve maximum success!

58 minutes. 2020.