What's going on everybody, this post will be a continuation of my last. Every center should have at least three go to moves, as I have described in my last post. A center should also be able to pass, shoot mid range, and rebound. Being on the top of the key and having the ball is a big threat. The center should be able to shoot the ball if they are open, or pass it to a team mate who is cutting towards the hoop. This keeps the defending team honest on defense forcing them to cover every area if the center can shoot and also pass in the seams of the D. If he shoots, the defense is forced to cover him. Next time he gets the ball, D will be on him so there should be a lane for a teammate to slash into. A quick bounce pass timed right will lead the slashing teammate right to the hoop with little to no defense for an easy two points.
Mid range shooting will also greatly improve the center's chance of scoring. The defense will see him both as a threat in the paint and in mid range. This will keep the defense honest and cause the defender to constantly watch his man. A center with a good jump shot can easily rack up points because when he is shooting hot, the defense will be on him outside. But then he can move into the paint and do some post moves.
Rebounding is a must for absolutely every center. They are the tallest players in the paint and NEED to rip the ball. Boxing out the defender and jumping to get control of the ball are a must if the center wishes to be a successful rebounder.
Villanova (Blue) is boxing out Georgetown (Gray) preventing him from getting the rebound
Jumping to rebound the ball
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