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Marty Gross

@coachmartygross

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youtu.be/d-Z4sVM0oNg?si… via YouTube How to Safely Receive the Ball To be a great receiver in the post: · Call for the ball with your hands and voice. · We recommend giving one BALL call. · Hold your seal. · Make contact and keep contact until the ball is at least halfway to

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Elite players have a knack for scoring no matter in or out of the post area. If you are fortunate enough to have an elite player in the post, less is more. Most coaches can go through a career without one of these though. Be prepared to teach your other post-players how to

Elite players have a knack for scoring no matter in or out of the post area. If you are fortunate enough to have an elite player in the post, less is more.  Most coaches can go through a career without one of these though. Be prepared to teach your other post-players how to
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In Chapter 5 we discuss offensive concepts and strategies specifically designed to play through the post and ask the question what is your default offense? In other words, what do you go to when your motion or sets break down? When our motion or sets broke down, we would simply pic.x.com/6lFDK4q1Iv

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There are 3 Reasons to Give Up Your Seal in the Post: 1. To Avoid a 3-Second Count. 2. To Catch a Lob. 3. To Catch a Bad Pass…”Give Up Position for Possession!”

There are 3 Reasons to Give Up Your Seal in the Post:
1. To Avoid a 3-Second Count.
2. To Catch a Lob.
3. To Catch a Bad Pass…”Give Up Position for Possession!”
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Chapter 6 is one of three chapters devoted to skill development. One of the drills outlined is called Circle 9 to 3’s or U-ing. This drill teaches players to lunge step or step over a defender’s leg to control their defender’s feet. We call it “killing the thigh”! There are so

Chapter 6 is one of three chapters devoted to skill development. One of the drills outlined is called Circle 9 to 3’s or U-ing. This drill teaches players to lunge step or step over a defender’s leg to control their defender’s feet. We call it “killing the thigh”!
There are so
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Chapter 5 is great because it shows offensive concepts and strategies specifically designed to play through the post whether your player sitting in is 7-2 or 6-2!

Chapter 5 is great because it shows offensive concepts and strategies specifically designed to play through the post whether your player sitting in is 7-2 or 6-2!
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Chapter 9 is on Defense in the Post: Defending the Lob • Ball pressure. • Lots of help side. • On the pass, drive-step backward into the offensive man and make a play on the ball. My book is available at coachmartygross.org, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Lulu, Apple Read, and

Chapter 9 is on Defense in the Post:
Defending the Lob
• Ball pressure.
• Lots of help side.
• On the pass, drive-step backward into the offensive man and make a play on the ball.
My book is available at coachmartygross.org, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Lulu, Apple Read, and
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"A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play" offers a comprehensive guide to coaching post-players and includes specialized offenses, skill development chapters, and valuable case studies of player improvement. One of the key messages is that post-play isn't limited to

"A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play" offers a comprehensive guide to coaching post-players and includes specialized offenses, skill development chapters, and valuable case studies of player improvement. One of the key messages is that post-play isn't limited to
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Here are 6 qualities players can focus on to be a better team player: 1. You not only understand your role, but you also embrace it. 2. You welcome collaboration. 3. You hold yourself accountable. 4. You are flexible as your role will grow and adjust. 5. You have a positive

Here are 6 qualities players can focus on to be a better team player:
1. You not only understand your role, but you also embrace it. 
2. You welcome collaboration. 
3. You hold yourself accountable. 
4. You are flexible as your role will grow and adjust. 
5. You have a positive
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Are you prepared to make a giant leap in basketball knowledge? If you are, then check out my new book, "A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play". You can find it at coachmartygross.org as well as a sample reading on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Lulu, Apple Read, and Google

Are you prepared to make a giant leap in basketball knowledge? If you are, then check out my new book, "A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play". 
You can find it at coachmartygross.org as well as a sample reading on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Lulu, Apple Read, and Google
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In Chapter 9 we cover post defense. Everyone on your team needs to learn post-D! Here is how we teach defending the Lob: • Ball pressure. • Lots of help side. • On the pass, drive-step backward into the offensive man and make a play on the ball.

In Chapter 9 we cover post defense. Everyone on your team needs to learn post-D!
Here is how we teach defending the Lob:
• Ball pressure.
• Lots of help side.
• On the pass, drive-step backward into the offensive man and make a play on the ball.
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In the book, you will find offenses and sets specifically designed for playing through the post. Three chapters are devoted to skill development. You will find a library of drills that will help your players learn and improve. In addition, I share case studies of players who

In the book, you will find offenses and sets specifically designed for playing through the post. Three chapters are devoted to skill development. You will find a library of drills that will help your players learn and improve. In addition, I share case studies of players who
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"A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play" Key Features: • How to get open, stay open, safely receive the ball, and finish in the post. • Actions to run once the ball goes into the post. • Offenses and quick hits specifically designed for all players. •

"A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play"
Key Features:
•      How to get open, stay open, safely receive the ball, and finish in the post.
•      Actions to run once the ball goes into the post.
•      Offenses and quick hits specifically designed for all players.
•
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"A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play" For teachers of the game, for students of the game, for players of the game, and for all ages, this book is a must-read!

"A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play"
For teachers of the game, for students of the game, for players of the game, and for all ages, this book is a must-read!
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My hope for this book is that it will excite the reader and educate the basketball community about another highly successful way to play the game. After all, this book is about post-play, not necessarily big man play, it is for all players, both male and female. And it would be

My hope for this book is that it will excite the reader and educate the basketball community about another highly successful way to play the game.  After all, this book is about post-play, not necessarily big man play, it is for all players, both male and female. And it would be
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Chapter 10: Part of player development is strength and conditioning. While skill and talent will get a player on the floor, the ability to take that strength, quickness, and power to the floor will keep him there. While I am not a strength coach, I have been around some elite

Chapter 10:
Part of player development is strength and conditioning. While skill and talent will get a player on the floor, the ability to take that strength, quickness, and power to the floor will keep him there. While I am not a strength coach, I have been around some elite
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“A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play” is a coach’s and player’s blueprint for teaching and learning how to get open, stay open, safely receive the ball, and how to finish in the post. This comprehensive playbook includes not just conventional teaching of post play and

“A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play” is a coach’s and player’s blueprint for teaching and learning how to get open, stay open, safely receive the ball, and how to finish in the post. This comprehensive playbook includes not just conventional teaching of post play and
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I would like to acknowledge and thank my high school basketball coach, Bob Winter. His dedication, knowledge of the game, and ability to connect with players made a huge impact on me. His influence went well beyond basketball. Coach Winter’s ability to build confidence, motivate

I would like to acknowledge and thank my high school basketball coach, Bob Winter. His dedication, knowledge of the game, and ability to connect with players made a huge impact on me. His influence went well beyond basketball. Coach Winter’s ability to build confidence, motivate
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This isn't just about playing basketball—it's about dominating the court. Discover the mental and physical attributes that make a player truly unstoppable in the post. From heart and head to hands, feet, and shooting, this book covers it all. Are you ready to transform your

This isn't just about playing basketball—it's about dominating the court. Discover the mental and physical attributes that make a player truly unstoppable in the post. From heart and head to hands, feet, and shooting, this book covers it all.
Are you ready to transform your
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"A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play" 🌟 Key Takeaways: Unlock the power of the 2-man Game for unstoppable offense. Master the art of passing when the defense plays behind, on the high side, or low side. Explore the dynamic world of post-play and its four crucial

"A Systematic Approach to Teaching Post Play"
🌟 Key Takeaways: 
Unlock the power of the 2-man Game for unstoppable offense.
Master the art of passing when the defense plays behind, on the high side, or low side. 
Explore the dynamic world of post-play and its four crucial