In today's individual post offense coaching, players are coached to approach the game from outside-in. As a result of this approach, post players are comfortable out in the perimeter where they are less effective. Any post player looking to attack the defense with the dribble and a jump shot from 10 to 15 feet off is defendable by a much shorter, quicker defensive player. This is the main reason why post players struggle on offense.
Starting out in the perimeter shooting jump shots, turnaround and fade-away jumpers takes away the post player's most valuable asset - height. Successful post players approach post offense from inside out. This allows the post player to first learn how to put the basketball in the basket before taking their games outside with the power post moves.
The Scoring Options
When working from inside-out, a post player must first learn the scoring options. Remember, these are not moves, but ways of finishing or putting the basketball in the basket depending on what the defensive player gives you. All together, there are 14 scoring options; five resulting from the jump shot series, four from the jump hook shot series, and five from the convention hook shot series. This page, outlines the Jump Hook Shot Series.
The Jump Hook Shot Series
Straight-up Jump Hook Shot
Start in the left block between the 1st and 2nd harsh-mark with your back facing the baseline. Keep your feet almost even and shoulder width apart with the knees slightly flexed to maintain an explosive stance. Hold the basketball in the shooting pocket away from the defensive player for protection. Bring your outside (off-foot) in slightly and lower the basketball to your hip area. From this explosive, side position, jump off both feet, and shoot a jump hook shot. Keep your body straight, and hold the side position until after you have released the basketball to increase your shot accuracy.
Forward-step Jump Hook Shot
Assume the same stance as the Step-out Jump Hook Shot described above. From the low explosive stance, step in the lane leading with your off-foot, shifting through a 120-degree angle relative to your pivot-foot. This will allow you to avoid charging into the defensive player when getting into the shot. Remember to keep the basketball in the shooting pocket away from the defensive player for protection and lead with your lowered inside shoulder. Flex your knees slightly, however, keep your upper body straight.
Turn and point your inside shoulder and toes toward the basket while keeping the basketball in the shooting pocket. Shift the basketball going over your outside shoulder to above your head. Jump off both feet, square up, and shoot a jump hook shot.
Crossover-step Hook Shot
Assume the same stance as the Step-out Jump Hook Shot. From the low explosive stance, pivot off the inside foot in an anti-clockwise direction, shifting through a 200-degrees. After going through the transition, you will end up facing the baseline. As you pivot, swing the basketball over your head while keeping it as close to the body as possible to the outside hip. You may also shift the basketball by swinging it across your body leading the drive with your pointed elbow.
Jump off both feet and shoot a jump hook shot off the backboard. You can use either hand if you are ambidextrous. Try to maintain the low explosive stance when getting into the crossover-step jump shot. Also, keep your shoulder parallel to the baseline when shooting to protect the basketball.
Reverse-step Jump Hook Shot
Start in the power position as the Jump Shot Option with your feet even and almost shoulder width apart. With your back to the baseline, hold the basketball in the shooting pocket away from the defensive player for protection. From the low explosive stance using your inside foot as pivot, reverse-step (clockwise), and shift your body toward the baseline. After going through almost 130 degrees shift, you will end up in the same position as the Crossover-Step Jump Option facing the baseline. Keeping the basketball close to the body, shift it to the outside hip.
Jump off both feet and shoot a jump hook shot off the backboard. You can use either hand if you are ambidextrous. Try to maintain the low explosive stance when getting into the crossover-step jump shot. Also, keep your shoulder parallel to the baseline when shooting to protect the basketball.