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title: "Basketball Drills: 6 Mid-Post Options for Players to Master"
description: Mastering the mid-post is crucial for offensive strategy in basketball. Check out this blog post to learn 6 mid-post options that all players should strive to master.
---

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# [Basketball Drills: 6 Mid-Post Options for Players to Master](https://blog.drdishbasketball.com/basketball-drills-6-mid-post-options-for-players-to-master)

 Written by [Kendra Franck](https://blog.drdishbasketball.com/author/kendra-franck) | Nov 11, 2023

The mid-post is crucial for offensive strategy as it offers a position that combines multiple offensive options. Our partner and elite skills trainer Kyle Travis demonstrates 6 mid-post options that all players should seek to master. Check it out in the video below!

The mid-post in basketball refers to the area on the court located between the low and high post. It's typically around the free-throw line extended to the baseline. 

### 6 Mid-post options

1️⃣ Shimmy turn around  
2️⃣ Sweep into spin  
3️⃣ Half spin  
4️⃣ Shot off the jab  
5️⃣ Kobe footwork 🐍  
6️⃣ Front pivots

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