Defense Drills Basketball Drills (25)

This video presentation offers a detailed look at the drills used by a highly successful women's basketball coach to build and improve her team's defense. The coach, Miller, is known for her defensive expertise and has led every program she's been a part of to the top of the rankings in defense. The video begins with an overview of Miller's defensive terminology, with an emphasis on the reasoning behind each drill. The first segment of the video focuses on on-the-ball defense and includes a unique version of the Zig-Zag Drill that covers different aspects of Miller's defensive philosophy. Viewers will learn techniques for defending against crossover dribble moves, trapping, and avoiding fouling. The second segment of the video covers half-court defense and includes drills for working in unison, denying entry passes, guarding against backdoor cuts, jumping to the ball, and converting from defense to offense. Additionally, Miller demonstrates "skinnies" or drills and skills work emphasized within a drill such as Super Denial, One Pass Away, Take Mine Drill. In conclusion, if you want to improve your team's defense and increase turnovers, this video is an excellent resource. Miller's expertise and teaching style make it a valuable tool for coaches and players alike. The video is approximately 79 minutes long and is available in 2022.

Defensive Pressure Drills Basketball Video Discover eight new practice drills to help you strengthen your defense in this video from UTEP head coach Rodney Terry. It was not long ago that Terry was a high school freshman coach. He has risen through the ranks winning a Mountain West Conference tournament title at Fresno State in 2016 and producing four 20-win seasons with the Bulldogs. He is currently resurrecting the UTEP program, one in which he is building a sound pressure defense. In the video, Coach Terry shares eight drills that will sharpen your defensive execution. Terry also gives some insight into how coaches can improve the foundation of a team’s culture. Essential Program Elements Terry’s coaching experience has developed within him a core of beliefs that are necessary to be successful. Coach Terry shares some of his experiences and reflects on his success in the coaching world. His stories include stories about strengthening player relationships. Constructing a more cohesive coaching staff and developing a team identity are also discussed. Core Defensive Drills Coach Terry teaches three drills that can improve pressure in the full court. Each drill develops the necessary fundamentals for any type of press defense. 3-Man Transition: players are challenged to stop an opponent’s fast break by slowing down the ball and taking away advance passes 2-on-2 Convert: players learn to go from offense to defense quickly, improve their on-ball defense, and learn to help in the backcourt Corral Drill: defenders master controlling the dribbler in the open court Half-Court Defense Coach Terry dives into his half-court defense with five breakdown defensive pressure drills that teach multiple phases of the game. Three-Line Closeouts: contain dribble penetration Continuous Closeouts: another drill that emphasizes stopping dribble penetration and helps players learn to adjust closeouts based on scouting reports Jump to the Ball: the drill works through several elements of a possession including on-ball defense, denying cuts, and help defense Single Exchange: teaches how to support teammates from the help side, denying weakside movement, and helping on baseline drives Michigan State Drill: players learn to execute the hard hedge and catch against ball screens Coach Terry’s 66-minute video is a great look at building culture and building the type of defense that is capable of winning championships. Rent this defensive pressure drills basketball DVD today.

Practice Drills to Build Defensive Intensity Steve Schmidt earned his way into the NJCAA Hall of Fame with a program built on toughness and defense. His Mott Community College (MI) teams have won nearly 700 games, reached eight NJCAA Final Fours, and won four national championships. In this video, Coach Schmidt reveals his defensive philosophy and shows you how he teaches his system of defense. It all begins with a solid foundation, one that has helped Schmidt-coached teams win over 82 percent of their games. Coach Schmidt demonstrates three variations of the 1-on-1 Zig-Zag Drill. Each variation has a constant of teaching players how to disrupt the opponent creating a mentality of being ready to guard any player on the floor. One of the key teaching points as you watch both 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 on-court demonstrations is Schmidt’s emphasis on a defender’s head position. Coach Schmidt teaches players to avoid moving their heads on defense. He also goes over the proper way to defend a back-door cut, how to hedge a screen, how to get into help position, and how to be in a denial position to create havoc for your opponents. The Shell Drill is then used to teach correct defensive positioning in a half-court setting. Once this is mastered, players are put through a full court pressing situation where they work on their 1-on-1 techniques and then lead into half-court man-to-man situations. Coach Schmidt creates toughness in his players by running contract drills. The drills also serve as conditioners and they are extremely competitive. The drills simulate game-like situations and game-type energy creating an enthusiasm that forces players to compete. To make the drills even more competitive and game-like, Schmidt shows you how to award points to teams that execute properly and “keep score.” Maintaining a defensive intensity has been vital to the success of Schmidt’s program. Learn from the master himself how to teach it, drill it, and get your players to buy into the system.

Basketball Defense Drills: Individual Defense Development The Snow Valley Basketball Camp is one of the best in the nation. The camp’s focus is on helping players develop the individual basketball skills necessary to excel in the game. Each camp features a number of experienced high school, college, and professional coaches who are selected because of their ability to teach the game. In this video, former NCAA and NBA coach Tates Locke takes you through five intense defensive sessions from the camp. Stance, jumping to the ball, defending the pick and roll, and defensive transition are areas all addressed by Coach Locke. Defensive Stance  Coach Locke puts players through basic defensive drills that all start with the feet. The most important weapon you have on defense is your feet and it all begins with the proper defensive stance. On-Ball Defense: Ball & Wings You will learn how to defend the ball as soon as your man receives it. Coach Locke teaches players how to transition from guarding a man without the ball to a man with the ball. You will see 1-on-1, 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 drills to teach these essential concepts. Off-Ball Defense Players must learn how to shut down their man when they don’t have the ball. Coach Locke shows you his five core responsibilities to make you an effective off-ball player. These include contesting screens, defending the flasher, and defending the wing to wing action. Defending the Screen & Roll  Locke teaches show and recover techniques to prevent mismatches and force the ball to reverse or be picked up. He reinforces ball-side/help-side recognition using variations of the Shell Drill. The shell drills work on communication and the ball-you-man triangle to keep the offense in check. Transition Defense  This is one of the most difficult parts of the game. Coach Locke puts players through a series of drills that teach communication, sprint to help, recover, and stop penetration and block out. The drills come in 2-on-1, 3-on-3, and 3-on-2 formats. They build to a 5-on-5 drill that emphasizes sprinting back on defense. Coach Locke provides all his players the critical fundamentals needed to become a great defender. Learn the secrets of lockdown defense today! Rent this basketball defense drills DVD today.

Basketball Defense Drills Steve Fisher was long-time NCAA coach at both Michigan, where he won a national championship in 1989, and San Diego State. In accumulating nearly 500 career wins, Fisher left a trademark for tough, aggressive, and sound defense. In this video, he shares with you the keys – communication and positioning – to his dominating defenses. Using over 15 practice drills, Fisher gives you everything you need to build a suffocating defense. Basketball Shell Drill The Shell Drill and all of its variations is something that should be done every day if you are looking to coach a successful defense. Coach Fisher demonstrates the Shell Drill and shows you how to use it to translate learned defensive concepts into success in game situations. Fisher drills defensive positioning that shuts off passing lanes while at the same time providing solid help defense. He shows how to prevent dribble penetration with the use of stunts. You will also see how Coach Fisher rotates defenders to double the ball and cover the first pass out on drives to the baseline. Your players will learn to keep the man in front and play with a greater sense of urgency when off the ball to improve help defense. Coach Fisher insists that the Shell Drill should be used daily and uses it to teach the finer points of defense. Using the Shell Defense Drills with your players can help them become comfortable with your defensive system and learn what to expect come game time. Other Defense Drills & Techniques Coach Fisher shares a number of additional concepts and drills in an effort to ensure that you have well-rounded basketball players that are solid all-around defenders. Numbers Rebounding Drill: Defenders scramble to contest an open shooter and secure the ball. Trace Drill: Learn the proper closeout technique and how to pressure the ball without giving up the drive. “Black” & “Left”: These tactics force an offense to move the ball into particular areas of the floor where the defense is at an advantage. “Regular” & “Lock”: Learn two methods for disrupting baseline inbound plays. Late-game strategy: Coach Fisher shares his ideas on taking away a star player’s ability to make a play at the end of a game. This 73-minute video is a detailed, well organized presentation from one of the college game’s great coaches. Fisher will give you everything you need to develop a hard-nosed, aggressive defense that can create turnovers and produce more wins. Rent this Defense Drills for Basketball DVD today.

Dwane Casey: Training Camp Defense Drills While many great players are known for their offensive skills, the best of the best spend a great deal of time working on the basic fundamentals of defense. In this video, you have the opportunity of learning from one of the NBA’s great defensive minds, Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey. As an assistant with Dallas in 2011, Casey helped the Mavericks win an NBA title. That helped him earn the head coaching job in Toronto where Casey is the career leader in wins. In this defense drills video, you will see Casey lead the Toronto Raptors through nine training camp drills focused on individual and team defense. Learn Coach Casey’s methods for keeping the ball out of the paint and how to communicate different coverages. Defense Drills for Individual Development The most basic of defensive skills cannot be overlooked. Coach Casey demonstrates three closeout drills with five variations that help players perfect the closeout technique. The drills teach players to use a “no middle” defensive stance on the wing. Players learn the run off and recover tactic to deny a great shooter and how to rotate with the X call to cover shooters in a dribble penetration situation. Casey continues with a few more drills that progress from the closeout technique and incorporate defending the ball off the dribble, challenging shots without fouling, and boxing out to prevent offensive rebounds. Coach Casey demonstrates the Mine Drill where players are put into a 4-on-3 disadvantage and are forced to scramble. The drill develops a ‘never quit’ mentality. Defense Drills for Team Development Coach Casey gets into the Raptors defensive philosophy in the next few drills. The 3-Line Closeout Drill simulates the Blue technique used against side ball screen and the Weak technique used against high ball screens. Casey breaks down the details of both coverages, including the terminology Toronto used to communicate. One variation of the drills shows how you can switch with your post players using a Pull It strategy. Two more drills teach players how to beat the dribble hand-off, how to use Blue on pinch post action, and how to defeat the wide pin-down. You will see three more drills that review a number of both offensive and defensive concepts. See how the Raptors warm up with a Five-Man Weave Drill. The 2-on-1 Finishing Drill serves multiple purposes including teaching players to score at the rim as well as helping defensive players protect the basket. Coach Casey draws on his years of experience at the highest level of the game to present these simple but powerful drills that can develop the defensive habits you need to take your program to the next level. Rent this defense drills DVD today.

These drills will help you improve your man-toÐman fundamentals You can teach your team man defense by learning break down drills To increase the intensity of your drills, you can add charting and time constraints. As a coach, Coach Smith is able to maximize the potential of players. His program has produced more than 100 Division I players as well as over 15 NBA players such Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant. As Oak Hill Academy Head coach Steve Smith shows his highly effective method for teaching man to man defense, you'll be able to pick up some key principles and drills. Oak Hill's Coach Smith shows 14 drills he uses to help develop and emphasize close-outs, push the offense to the side and improve defense. Smith demonstrates how to teach man defense with breakdown drills, including 1-on-1 to 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 drills. Smith shows how to increase the intensity of drills by charting the clock and using it to motivate players to do their best. Smith emphasizes the importance of footwork, helping position, screening situations and post defense. He also stresses handling ball screens, deflections, and taking a charge. These drills have been proven effective over time and are a great resource for coaches looking to improve their man/woman defense. This was produced at the Springfield, MA clinic in Spring 2009. 71 minutes. 2010

defensive Tactics & Techniques And Defending Screens learn From Two Of The Game’s All-time Greatest Coaches – Bob Knight, Former Head Coach At Indiana And Texas Tech And Long-time Connecticut Women’s Head Coach Geno Auriemma. This Video Features A Question-and-answer Session With Both Coaches As Well As Instruction On A Number Of Defensive Tactics And Strategies To Help Your Players Play Championship Level Half-court Defense. coach Auriemma learn The “connecticut Way” Of Defending Screens From 11-time Ncaa Champion Coach Auriemma. See Exactly How To Defend Screens With On-court Demonstrations. From A High Ball Screen To Ball Screens On The Wing, Coach Auriemma Shows You How To Properly Defend Any Type Of Screen. coach Auriemma Also Goes Through All Of The Possible Looks An Offensive Player Will Give A Defender Once He Comes Off A Screen. In Addition, Coach Introduces The Idea Of Defending Ball Screens In Late-game Situations. Defending Screens In Your Half-court Defense Will Depend On Whether Your Team Is Ahead, Trailing, Or Tied. coach Knight coach Knight Guides You Through The Process Of Building A High-level Defense. Using On-court Demonstrations, Coach Knight Begins With The Rebound And Discusses The Concepts And Techniques Involved In Playing Man-to-man Defense. Simplicity And Execution Are Vital To Developing A Championship Defense. Coach Knight Emphasizes These Points As Well As The Most Important Concept In Half-court Man-to-man Defense – Help And Recover. to Help You Install An Effective Man-to-man Defense, Coach Knight Reviews A Series Of 1-on-1 And 2-on-2 Drills That You Can Use In Your Practices. These Drills Form The Foundation Of The Man-to-man Defense As Well As Instilling An Overall Defensive Philosophy In Your Players. q & A at The End Of The Video, Coach Knight And Coach Auriemma Are Presented A Number Of Questions Ranging From When To Call A Timeout To Practice Philosophy To Communicating With Players. With Their Years Of Experience And Nearly 2,000 Wins Between Them, You Will Hear Some Tidbits Of Wisdom That You Can Surely Use In Your Programs.

d’em Up: Five Steps To Relentless On Ball Defense intense On-the-ball Pressure Can Physically And Mentally Wear Down An Opponent Throughout The Course Of A Basketball Game. Darrick Rizzo, Who Once Held Nba Great Kobe Bryant To Just Eight Points In A High School Game, Teaches You His D-unit 101 Defensive System In This Video. If You Are Looking For A High-energy, Unique Approach To Teaching On-the-ball Defense, Rizzo Has It For You. rizzo, The Director Of D’em Up Basketball, Teaches You His System Which Is Based On His Five Steps To Absolutely Stifling Defense. You Will Catch His Passing And Enthusiasm As Goes Through Each Step. step 1: The Stance. It All Starts With The Stance. The Ability To Change Direction Quickly Requires Defenders To Maintain A Fundamentally Sound Stance. Rizzo Shows You The “slide Test,” A Method You Can Use To Test A Player’s Stance And His Slide Technique. step 2: Move The Correct Foot First. Surprisingly, Or Maybe Not So Surprisingly, Many Defenders Will Step With The Wrong Foot First And Get Out Of Position. Rizzo Shows You How Sliding With The Correct Foot First Can Make Players Quicker Giving Them The Ability To Be Smothering Defenders. step 3: Drop Step And Attack. Cutting Of A Dribbler Is Paramount To Pressure Defense. Learning The Drop Step And How To Keep Pace With A Dribbler Requires Skill. Rizzo Teaches The Heel-toe Technique To Help Players Recover Quicker Against A Ball Handler. step 4: Smother The Ball. When A Player Picks Up His Dribble, Defenders Must Attack The Dead Ball. Rizzo Teaches A Unique Arm Motion For Attacking Dead Balls. step 5: Draw The Charge. Ball Pressure Heightens The Level Of Frustration For A Dribbler. Oftentimes, Ball Handlers Will Try To Create Space Against An In-your-face Defender. Learn How To Correctly Draw A Foul By Taking A Charge In These Situations. in Addition To The Five Steps, Rizzo Also Shares With You Four Drills That Can Be Used To Teach Each Of The Steps Above. Coach Rizzo’s Disciplined Approach To Defense Can Be Taught To Players Of All Ages And Used At Any Level Of Competition. 68 Minutes. 2009.

darrin Horn: Core Drills To Build Your Defense former Western Kentucky And South Carolina Head Basketball Coach Darrin Horn Helps You Create A Defensive Identity In This Video From Coach Horn’s Days With The Gamecocks. Defense Comes Down To Stopping The Ball, Protecting The Basket, And Developing An Overall Toughness And Coach Horn Presents A Set Of Drills Designed To Do Just That. you Will Hear And Examine Four Questions That Coach Horn Brings Up That Are Important To The Foundation Of Your Defense. How You Answer These Questions Will Help You Create And Mold Your Team’s Defensive Identity. Your Answers Will Lead To What You Emphasize In Practice Right Down To The Very Drills Used To Build Your Defense. coach Horn Will Teach And Demonstrate Eight Different Drills That He Uses In Practice To Build The Foundation Of His Defenses. These Drills Emphasize The Skills Needed To Create A Championship-level Defense. You Will Learn Techniques For Stopping The Ball In Transition, Communicating On Defense, Protecting The Basket, Stopping Passes, Having Active Hands, Preventing Splits In Traps, And For Developing Toughness On Defense. for Each Drill, You Will Learn Its Purpose And How It Is Related To Coach Horn’s Overall Defensive Philosophy. He Also Reviews Teaching And Coaching Points For Each Drill So That You Can Easily Adapt The Drills To Your Players. The Drills Are Easy To Implement And Can Help You Build An Intense, Aggressive Defense That Reinforces Toughness In Your Program. if You Are Looking For That Defensive Philosophy Or Identity That You Can’t Seem To Find, Coach Horn’s Video Is The Right Choice For You. 61 Minutes. 2009.