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What do you do If you're in the post on the block and there's dribble drive action from the wing at your bottom foot?

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Final answer:

As a post player on the block, you should either hold your position for a pass or create space for the dribble drive by moving away, based on your team's strategy and the defensive setup.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you are in the post on the block and you see dribble drive action from the wing at your bottom foot, your responsibility can vary based on your team's offensive strategy and the positioning of the defense. However, generally speaking, as the post player, you should either look to establish position for a potential pass and shot opportunity or create space for the driving player. This could mean holding your ground to be ready for a pass or making a move such as a 'duck-in' to receive the ball in a more advantageous position, or it could involve relocating to the opposite side of the lane ('weak side') to draw your defender away from the play and open up the lane for the driver. The key is to read the defense and react accordingly without crowding the driving lane.

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