Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
post-up
verb
/ˈpoʊst ʌp/
Definition
A position in basketball where a player backs down an opponent in the low post area to get a better scoring opportunity.
Examples
- He loves to post-up against smaller defenders.
- After receiving the ball, she quickly turned to post-up and shoot.
- The coach encouraged the players to post-up more during practice.
Meaning
In basketball, to ‘post-up’ means to establish a position near the basket, typically with one’s back to the defender, allowing for various scoring moves such as shooting or passing.
Synonyms
- establish position
- back down
- score in the paint
