Three-Quarter Post Denial
Defender fronts three-quarters on the high side of the post, one arm and a leg in the passing lane, forcing any entry pass to be lobbed over the top for a contest.
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
Three-Quarter Post Denial 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 Three-Quarter Post Denial 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.
Build this into a full practice plan
Drag Three-Quarter Post Denial into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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