GREAT post moves for pickup games

[Knicksfever2010]

I'm 6'2, so more or less I play in the post during a pick up game. I find myself copying all-time great moves. Right now my favorite moves to watch over and over again on YouTube to copy are

-MJ's turn around fadeaway
-McHale's up and under (a work in progress, the footwork required is HARD)


Do you have any favorites?

[GreatHILL]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF_-hRrk9HQ

[jstern]

Many years ago, I copied and study the McHale up and under and used it for one single day, and it was amazing. People just kept jumping. Haven't done it since due to getting back to what I normally do.

[ralph_i_el]

Andrew Nicholson is my new inspiration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctwPFgBepmY

He has so much patience

[swagga]

drop step with proper footwork is a killer against unskilled defenders.
a lot of people bite on a small pump fake.
baby hook is a killer again as people don't understand denying entry passes or denying low post position and a baby hook from 6ft is money.
the dragon shake (a dream shake but started while in attacking the basket .. search youtube video with dragic doing it) is again a great move to finish a triple threat.
stiff arm is efficient :lol

[Jasper]

Tim Duncan off the back board.

[Jasper]

Andrew Nicholson is my new inspiration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctwPFgBepmY

He has so much patience
His pet baby hook is patented.

[FreezingTsmoove]

Bang once and fake the jump hook

Fake the kobe fadeaway and if they bite go under, if they dont go up for the shot

Catch the ball, fake the drive right but do the melo spin towards baseline

Basically just use a ton of fakes

[sunnyboy91]

I'm 6'6 and only play in the post, or pop out for 15 foot jumpers on the side if the guard is driving to the hoop in traffic.

Regarding the moves you like....I wouldn't fall too much in love with the MJ fadeaway. That is a hard shot imo if you're too far out, and will miss a lot.

The up and under is a great move. One of the keys for me has been, on the last pivot step, bend low with your knees, and make sure you jump high off both legs (you usually miss this shot because it falls short). You cant jump off one leg or else it is a travel.

I mostly just stick to all sorts of hooks, with the occasional fadeaway if im on the low block and getting doubled.

[Asukal]

Stiff arm. :oldlol:

[Knicksfever2010]

I'm 6'6 and only play in the post, or pop out for 15 foot jumpers on the side if the guard is driving to the hoop in traffic.

Regarding the moves you like....I wouldn't fall too much in love with the MJ fadeaway. That is a hard shot imo if you're too far out, and will miss a lot.

The up and under is a great move. One of the keys for me has been, on the last pivot step, bend low with your knees, and make sure you jump high off both legs (you usually miss this shot because it falls short). You cant jump off one leg or else it is a travel.

I mostly just stick to all sorts of hooks, with the occasional fadeaway if im on the low block and getting doubled.

Must be nice to be 6'6 and probably the ability to dunk. I suffer from a condition called 'white man disorder'. Just once would I love to be able to dunk.

As for the MJ fadeaway, I practice that shot alot and its my go-to move during a game and when I shoot around. Lately I've been playing and shooting everyday and its coming back to me. I'm not worried about it being inaccurate, but my defenders have taken notice thats my primary move and hence the reason why I'm trying to develop an up and under (McHale). The footwork and quickness for the up and under is a challenge for me.

[TemporaMutantur]

The key is to have a bunch of moves and mix it up.

For instance, a pump fake is an amazing move if you just scored the previous bucket without hesitation.

For any post-move, it's good to have a counter (or multiple) to go to.

Patience is really important, as well as getting to your spot.

Work on that shimmy, make it look natural.

Obviously, being able to finish with either hand well opens up a world of new opportunities.

[IGOTGAME]

Once you truly understand your pivot, you have almost unlimited moves. If someone asked me how many moves I have I couldn't answer because a lot of it is improvised. Of course you need go moves but the rest shouldn't have to be robotic.

[Kvnzhangyay]

A floater, simple as that

[ClipperRevival]

Must be nice to be 6'6 and probably the ability to dunk. I suffer from a condition called 'white man disorder'. Just once would I love to be able to dunk.

As for the MJ fadeaway, I practice that shot alot and its my go-to move during a game and when I shoot around. Lately I've been playing and shooting everyday and its coming back to me. I'm not worried about it being inaccurate, but my defenders have taken notice thats my primary move and hence the reason why I'm trying to develop an up and under (McHale). The footwork and quickness for the up and under is a challenge for me.

How far are you away from the basket when you shoot the MJ fadeaway?

[ClipperRevival]

Once you truly understand your pivot, you have almost unlimited moves. If someone asked me how many moves I have I couldn't answer because a lot of it is improvised. Of course you need go moves but the rest shouldn't have to be robotic.

Yup. If you master your pivot, you can pretty much create your own shot as the situations calls for. Pivot = footwork, something sorely lacking in today's game.

[ClipperRevival]

The key is to have a bunch of moves and mix it up.

For instance, a pump fake is an amazing move if you just scored the previous bucket without hesitation.

For any post-move, it's good to have a counter (or multiple) to go to.

Patience is really important, as well as getting to your spot.

Work on that shimmy, make it look natural.

Obviously, being able to finish with either hand well opens up a world of new opportunities.

Kind of disagree with the part in red. As Bruce Lee said, he doesn't fear the guy who practices 1,000 different kicks once but the guy who throws 1 kick 1,000 times.

I would rather master a few moves I can pull off in my sleep versus knowing many moves I haven't mastered that I can't pull off in-games.