Play big in and around the paint! Learn from one of the most successful high school basketball coaches how to score, pass, rebound, and defend better in the free-throw lane area.It`s all here--from pivot moves and targeting to spins and taking out the defender. >Playing the Post> details everything players and coaches need to know to create a strong inside game. The 68 drills and exercises are designed to help new players develop basic skills and more experienced players refine their moves. Plus, the skills and drills are great for perimeter players who want to improve their play around the basket.The book presents a systematic approach for developing a winning post play. It features:- 10 principles for scoring from the post,- 12 drills for scoring from the high and low post,- 8 drills to improve rebounding,- 2 principles for setting and reading eight types of screens,- 7 drills to improve post passing,- 24 techniques for defending the post position, and- 10 advanced moves for outstanding post play.Paye includes 86 diagrams and 27 photos that illustrate the techniques and show readers how to do the drills correctly.>Playing the Post> will help readers build a dynamic game from the inside out.