Post Touches in Modern Offense

Definition

Modern post play uses post touches as a passing hub and a mismatch lever, not as a primary scoring action.

Why it matters

Post-isolation EV is below average — post-hub EV (cut, kick, re-post) is well above. The difference is intent.

Examples

• Post entry into a split-cut for a corner three.
• Mismatch post-up forcing a double, kicking to a relocated shooter.

Practical application

• Teach the post to read the second defender first, the rim second.
• Build cut rules off post catches into your offense.

Common mistakes

• Post catches that freeze the other four players.
• Posting up without a mismatch.