Post Defense Fronting
Defender plays in front of a post player who is trying to seal for entry position, using a hand and foot in the passing lane to deny the direct entry pass. Reinforces denial positioning against a bigger post threat.
Coaching focus: Individual Defense
Individual defense is built on stance, footwork, and effort before scheme. Drill the fundamentals — stance, slides, closeouts — until they hold up at full speed and under fatigue.
Frequently asked questions
Defender plays in front of a post player who is trying to seal for entry position, using a hand and foot in the passing lane to deny the direct entry pass. Reinforces denial positioning against a bigger post threat. Run it for about 8 minutes with ball and partner.
Post Defense Fronting works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Post Defense Fronting for about 8 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
You'll need: ball, partner.
Coaching Post Defense Fronting?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Post Defense Fronting into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
The community is free and always will be. No card needed for either.