In NBA 2K26, post offense is back: it punishes switches, zones, and small-ball. This guide gives you build targets, footwork cues, move trees, reads vs. coverages, and a 10-minute drill plan so you can score efficiently on the block and high post.
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1) Build Targets (safe day-one caps)
- Big Post Scorer (6’10–7’1)
- Close Shot 88+, Post Control 90+, Standing Dunk 85+, Mid-Range 76–80, 3PT 70–79 (pop threat)
- Strength 85+, Interior 85+, Block 85+
- Wing Fade Specialist (6’7–6’9)
- Mid-Range 84+, Post Control 82+, 3PT 80–86, Driving Dunk 80+, Perimeter 75+
Core badges
- Finishing: Masher, Rise Up, Fearless, Dropstepper, Aerial Wizard
- Shooting: Middy Magician, Post Fade Ace, Green Machine, Catch & Shoot
- Defense: Anchor, Brick Wall, Boxout Beast (for seals and second chances)
2) Footwork Cues (timing that actually scores)
- Seal first: hip to defender’s outside thigh, hands high—catch on the move.
- Shot cue: on fades/hooks, release when the ball passes your temple.
- Dropstep cue: plant inside foot → hip check → gather; don’t hold turbo until the step lands.
- Up-and-under: sell the shot; once defender leaves feet, LS toward rim + shoot.
3) Move Tree (low block → counters)
- Baseline Fade (high make rate)
- Input: post → RS away from rim (baseline) → shot
- Counter: if top-lock arrives, spin middle (RS toward paint) → hook.
- Middle Hook (vs. size or late help)
- Input: post → RS toward paint → hook
- Counter: defender leans middle → dropstep baseline (LS baseline + turbo).
- Dropstep Power (vs. switches)
- Input: LS baseline + turbo → gather → finish
- Counter: collapse help → pump → up-and-under or kick corner.
- Face-up Jab → Pull-up (high post)
- Input: L2/LT face up → jab → RS up (pull-up)
- Counter: overplay jumper → spin drive to rim.
4) Reads vs. Common Coverages
- Fronting: call high-low—teammate flashes elbow, you seal deep for lob.
- Hard double: pivot baseline and skip to opposite wing; next touch, fade early.
- Late dig from top: shot fake → step-through or kick 1-more to slot.
- Small switch: go to dropstep or two-hand hook; don’t fade unless badge-stacked.
- Zone 2-3: park on short corner; catch, one dribble middle → hook/fade before the top recovers.
5) Spacing & Entry Rules
- Dunker spot opposite the post (ready for dump-off).
- Slot lifter: when the ball goes in, weak-side wing lifts to the slot for “one-more”.
- No same-side stack: corner either cut 45 on drives or stay home on fades.
- Entry passes: bounce on baseline seals; chest pass to middle hook; lob vs. fronts.
6) Play Starters (quick calls)
- “Horns Fade” – elbow entry → down-screen for your fade to the baseline.
- “Cross Seal” – weak-side guard cross-screens your man; seal middle for hook.
- “Slice Pop” – you slice across the lane; if they switch, pop to mid for jab-pull.
7) Ten-Minute Post Workout
- Seals x10 – catch on the move, no stagnant catches.
- Baseline fades x8 → middle hooks x8 (temple cue).
- Dropstep series x8 – power lay + up-and-under counter.
- Kick-out rhythm x6 – post read → skip to slot → catch-shoot.
- Free throws x10 – keep touch and breathing rhythm.
8) Controller/Camera (low-lag)
- Vibration/Triggers: Off • Pro Stick: Absolute • Deadzone: 5–7%
- Camera: 2K/2K Low – Zoom 1–3, Height 4–7 to see help and corners.
Conclusion
Post offense is angles first, contact second, release last. Master the fade/hook/dropstep tree, read help early, and keep your spacing rules—your paint efficiency will spike.
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- Title: NBA 2K26 Post Scoring & Footwork — Fades, Hooks, Dropsteps | FlameWoo
- Description: Build targets, footwork cues, move trees, coverage reads, and a 10-minute drill plan for elite post offense in NBA 2K26. Prefer speed? Use FlameWoo’s one-click post presets.