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Originally posted by Num33BallerCCS
Ok I'm a basketball player in High School here in California (CIF).
I used to play post a lot (i'm 6'4 and 168lbs), but due to my weight and how much i've progressed, I'm moving to a 2 or 3 guard. However, I'm sure there will be times when I will be matched up against smaller PFs or even centers.
I have a question for two rule sets: the NBA and high school in California.
If I am posting up my defender, can I "lower my shoulder" and do a power move to push him under the basket?
What if he is moving?
What if he has his feet set?
What if he is in the "no charge" circle under the basket?
Due do my weight, I need to dip my shoulder a little bit to put some force in the post or else I just get pushed out when I go to make a move.
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To answer your question:
No you can't attempt to get closer to the goal by attempting to "go through" the player.
Doesn't matter if he is moving.
Doesn't matter if his feet are set.
That "no charge" area is called the restricted area. I know this won't make any sense to you, but I will try to explain:
If a play originates in the Lower defensive box, which you will only see on an NBA court, the restricted area has no bearing on whether it is a charge or not.
Good luck on the season. With your size it sounds like you need to be a finesse player. I was 6 foot and 175 pounds when I was in school so you are going to have to get your swole on if you want to power people. I know it sounds weird but I played the post as well in high school, and JCROW has got it right, if you can stay at the post do so and if not get down there often. I loved nothing more than the people in my district seeing me go from PG to C and me doing a heck of a job in the post for my size. Keep working hard.