Qualities of a Dominant Post Player
There are a lot of qualities that go into making a dominating player. Most of us believe that the first quality is height followed by physically abilities. Obviously, these qualities will give a post players some advantage to an extend, but when they are not supplemented with good fundamental skills, one is left with is an average post player. Over the last twenty years that I have worked with post players, I have found that an effective post player must possess these five superstar qualities: These qualities are as follows

1. Good Body Balance
2. Proper Pivoting
3. Proper Use of Fakes
4. Ability to Read the Defense
5. Mastering the Scoring Options
6. Learning the Four Power Moves in the paint

Quickness, speed, strength, height, and physical and natural abilities are important, however, they offer a post player very little advantage if they are not supplemented with the above-mentioned qualities. We all know post players who seem to have just about everything they need to succeed with nothing to show for in the game. What they are missing are the five qualities of a superstar post player. The good news is these qualities can be developed through proper training, and any player can play the post regardless of natural and physical ability. All a player need is a big heart and a firm commitment to work hard and develop the necessary skills to function effectively in the blocks.

Coaches, don't recruit or draft a post player solely on potential unless you are planning on developing the player's five superstar qualities. Post players need specialized training to flourish and reach their offensive potential. Without specialized training conditions, post players tend to lag behind on both ends of the court because of times, they practice like guards and forwards. Triple T Basketball Skills will provide you with just the right help to get your post players ready to dominate the paint by developing their five superstar qualities.

Coaches, if your team's offense is centered around a jump shooting post player, you will have many sleepless nights. You will not succeed until you develop your player's five superstar qualities or redesign your offense to focus on the more skillful perimeter players.


Player's Challenge During Appearance

Coach Joseph Odhiambo has mastered the five superstar qualities. He cannot only teach them, he loves to put them to use to show his client how their post players can develop into a superstar overnight. He will challenge any of your post players regardless of size or skill level to a one-on-one play during his appearance. Odhiambo, an undersized post player (6' 3"), is so confident he will tell the players moves before using them. After only one session with him, your post players will develop confidence that will propagate throughout the season and change their perspective on individual post offense. Give him a try; you will not be disappointed! I know your post players will thank you. Remember that post players are not born; they are developed through many hours learning good fundamental skills.

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