Beat the Offensive Player to the Spot
-The best way to defend the post is to never let your opponent have the ball in the post to begin with.
-Do not wait for the offensive player to move. Watch their hips and eyes, and read the passer's eyes to predict where the post player wants to establish position.
-Keep your knees bent, feet wider than shoulder-width, and arms active. A lower stance gives you the leverage needed to resist being pushed out of the way.
3/4 Denial
-The post defender should place their body on the high or low side (which side will be talked about next) of the offensive post player rather than directly behind or completely in front.
-Place your forearm or hand (the backside hand) against the small of the opponent's back to feel their movements and prevent them from sealing you off.
-Put your lead foot and lead hand out in the passing lane to deflect or discourage the direct entry pass.
-Keep your chin near the shoulder of the offensive player so you can see both your man and the basketball at the same time
