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Jay Wright – Attacking Footwork Drills for Guards Footwork drills for guards with Jay Wright. There is reason why the Villanova basketball program has had so much success over the past decade. With two national titles in the last three seasons, the Wildcats have emerged as one of the nation’s elite basketball schools. Head coach Jay Wright is the guy that made it happen. In this footwork drills for guards video, Wright shares with you his approach to teaching proper basketball fundamentals and footwork. You will see firsthand how Wright has transformed players from different high school systems all over the country into cohesive units that annually contend for Big East and national championships. Wright knows what he is talking about. His Wildcat teams have won five Big East regular season titles, two conference tournament championships, and, of course, the 2018 national title. As a result of last year’s championship, Wright was honored with his second Naismith College Coach of the Year Award. Coach Wright teaches all of his players, regardless of position, proper fundamentals and footwork that have allowed Villanova to gain an edge over its Big East opponents. In the video, you will see how Wright identifies the four major scoring areas on the basketball floor: Wing Prime time (block) Mid-post (off block) Slot (high post) All of Wright’s players have the ability to score from any of these four areas. One of the big reasons why is the use of proper footwork. Wright preaches that players must have the ability to score off of either foot. Villanova workouts consist of players learning to pivot on either foot and on both sides of the floor. He constantly tells his players the why behind the proper footwork too. Footwork Drills for Guards - Learn to Score Wright will demonstrate the Jab Series for you in this video. The series will help you created a number of scoring opportunities from various areas on the floor. You will see the Jab Series used with and without a screen. The Wildcats have used both options as part of the foundation of their perimeter offense. You will also see the Jab Series’ complement, the Swing Series. The Swing Series incorporates the reverse pivot, the bully move, and two-footed hop jumpers. Using both the Swing and Jab will only enhance your team’s ability to attack defenses and score from anywhere on the floor. This 50-minute video offers a different perspective on perimeter play with its emphasis on footwork. Rent this footwork drills for guards DVD today.

Skill Development Workout: Point Guards As the playmaker of the team, the point guard must understand his or her role and responsibility to a team and its success. Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall provides you with a complete point guard workout in this video. He will show you a number of drills including shooting drills, ball handling, and more to help you develop the complete point guard. Coach Marshall has had a ton of success with the Shockers leading them to seven regular season and tournament championships as well as a trip to the 2013 Final Four. Marshall’s presentation was recorded during a live Wichita State workout and the coach offers his insights and narrative into the details of each drill presented. It is the point guard’s responsibility to bring the ball up the floor on offense. The point’s ball handling skills must be excellent and must be able to handle any situation. Coach Marshall shows you a rigorous ball handling routine that includes cone ball handling drills. Each drill is designed to challenge a guard and help to master fundamental techniques that can be used to attack any defender. Shooting drills are another part of the workout. Coach Marshall will show you shooting drills that can simulate shots your point guards will take in your offensive system. Players learn to develop timing, how to move without the ball, and how to finish around the rim in traffic. In addition, there are some great drills to help develop the ability to feed the post. When the lane to the rim gets closed, point guards must be able to feed the ball inside. Coach Marshall teaches point guards to read flat screens in the open court in an effort to get to the rim and create scoring opportunities for the team at the end of a half or game. You will see a full court drill where point guards must learn to score on a defender in the open court as they play 1-on-1 continuously. The effective point guard is an extension of the coach on the floor. Coach Marshall’s point guard workout will increase your players’ basketball and leadership IQs, which can help take your team to the next level.

Sean Miller’s Skill Development School: Guard Workout Proficient guard play is a must in Arizona head coach Sean Miller’s system. The former Pitt point guard and three-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year believes guards are the throttle in his system of up-tempo play. In this video, Coach Miller shows you one of the most comprehensive guard workouts ever put together. It is filled with drills for both shooting and ball handling and ways to help improve a guard’s overall basketball IQ. Shooting Coach Miller divides the workout into two segments, the first of which is shooting. He demonstrates six different shooting drills designed to improve a guard’s shooting ability from multiple situations. Players work on shooting on the move, shooting in transition, and shooting off of the pick and roll. You will learn how to easily incorporate moves and actions from your own offense into a simple yet challenging workout. Coach Miller pushes his players through the shooting workout to add an element of conditioning. Guards must have the ability to make shots from anywhere on the court even when they are tired. Ball Handling The second phase of Coach Miller’s workout is based upon building better ball handlers. There are four different segments used to train guards to be confident when they handle the ball. You will see stationary two-ball drills where players focus on developing basketball strength and game intensity while focusing on the court in front of them. One-ball drills focus on handling the ball on the move. There is also a transition ball handling segment where players learn two different ways to attack defenders in the open court. Coach Miller puts it all together by training guards how to execute when coming off of a ball screen. Miller demonstrates six different ways that teams defend the ball screen and how guards can counter each of them. Whether the screen slips, the defender drops, or the ball handler must split the defense, your guards will be prepared for game situations by being able to recognize how a defense is going to play the ball screen. Coach Miller’s presentation is a must-have for coaches looking to improve guard play. The drills he uses will train your perimeter players to attack any defense with high intensity and effective reads.

Duke Basketball: Point Guard Drills As a player at Duke, Steve Wojciechowski was one of the most complete guards to ever wear the uniform. Following a successful stint as an assistant coach at Duke and now as the head coach at Marquette University, Wojciechowski shares with you the formula for developing the complete point guard. A former All-ACC, All-American, and National Defensive Player of the Year, Wojciechowski covers in detail every aspect of a guard’s game. He shares what it takes to be successful at the position and offers up some of the best drills to develop ball-handling, shooting, and defensive skills. Creating a Championship Guard: Ball Handling Any guard must be able to handle pressure in order to facilitate the offense. You will see a number of full-court ball handling drills that teach players to: See the floor as they dribble Push the pace when they want the game to speed up Slow the pace in order to organize and command the offense Create space between themselves and their defenders Coach Wojciechowski also talks about the importance of developing a relationship with your point guard. He must share the same vision as you. Coach Wojciechowski outlines the five qualities every point guard must have. Teaching these qualities and building the relationship will help the point guard become an extension of the coach. Shooting Point Guard Drills The second part of the workout includes a “Game Shots Series” where players practice the shots they normally take in game situations. The series includes the following: Power layups Running hooks Goofy foot layups Giant killers Reverse layups 15-foot catch-and-shoot Post feeds and kick outs Penetrate and kick Penetrate and hesitation dribble move Dribble hand-off Defense Drills The complete guard must play defense and Wojciechowski explains the habits a point needs to have on the defensive end. You will see two drills that develop these habits keeping your guards in their stances and developing the conditioning and technique necessary to pressure the ball. What makes Coach Wojciechowski’s presentation special is that he combines teaching advanced skills with game-like intensity. Players are forced to “up” their game as well as their conditioning levels. The skills that Wojciechowski acquired as a player and an assistant at Duke are masterfully incorporated into this outstanding DVD on guard play. Rent this point guard drills DVD today.

Skill Development Workout: Guards As part of his individual player workout series, Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall brings you this intensive guard workout designed to create better overall players within your own system. Wings need to have skills like moving off the dribble, scoring off of a screen, handling the ball in the half- and full-court, and getting to the rim and finishing. Coach Marshall presents drills to build each of those skills. Coach Marshall was the 2014 Naismith Coach of the Year and recorded over 300 wins as the leader of the Shockers program. Wichita State has won seven regular season and conference titles and Marshall took the Shockers to the 2013 Final Four. The guard workout begins with a wing series where players learn to read defenses and get to the rim using various ball handling drills and finishing moves. You will see V-cuts, curls, and the rip and turn. Each series introduces a new move to help your players improve their overall ability. Coach Marshall demonstrates a number of ball handling moves that can be used against any type of defensive pressure. Wings must be skilled at handling the ball just like a point guard. Using these moves, Marshall takes players through a series of competitive shooting drills in 3-on-0, 2-on-0, and 1-on-0 situations. These drills incorporate screening action, post feeds, and transition jump shots. Any individual workout must include work on defense. Coach Marshall includes closeout drills and defending the drive drills to help players improve their ability to defend. These drills also serve as a conditioner and help them focus on how to play defense when they are tired. In 53 minutes, Coach Marshall puts together an extensive guard workout that can help players develop into scorers on the offensive end and lock-down defenders on the other end. You will understand why Wichita State has been so successful under Coach Marshall after you have seen this action-packed video.

Dynamic Perimeter Player Workout The development of perimeter basketball players is an absolute must when building a successful program. Perimeter players run the offense and must have a wide range of skills to do so. Tarik Robinson, professional basketball trainer, shows you how to develop perimeter players in this in-depth presentation. Robinson has spent 15 years training basketball players from the elite youth level all the way to the NBA. In this perimeter player workout video, he addresses all of the skills a perimeter player should have including ball handling, individual moves, defensive skills, and much more. The drills he introduces are easy enough to add to one’s individual workouts or even to team workouts. You will see that Coach Robinson does an outstanding job of challenging athletes in an effort to make them better. Ball Handling Perimeter players must be excellent ball handlers. Coach Robinson goes through a series of stationary and on-the-move ball handling drills. From the basic crossover to zig-zag dribbling, Robinson pushes players to be explosive with the ball. The Spider Dribble drill forces players to stay low and focused with the basketball. It is a challenging dribbling drill that will also make your players’ thighs scream. Ball Screens In today’s modern game, one of the most important skills a perimeter player can develop is the ability to score off a ball screen. Coach Robinson teaches players how to read the defense in order to create shots or passes to teammates. He teaches the Freeze move, which forces defenses to make a decision giving ball handlers a chance to create for themselves or their teammates. Individual Moves Coach Robinson demonstrates some of the moves used by NBA stars like James Harden and Russell Westbrook. These moves are difficult, but Robinson does a great job of breaking them down so that any player can add them to their repertoire. Coach Robinson is big on creativity and it shows in this segment. Defensive Skills Perimeter players must be able to defend. Coach Robinson uses combination drills to work on defense while still focusing on the fun part of the game – offense. The Closeout Drill has players work on their steps to the closeout. Players are then rewarded with the opportunity to attack the rim and work on finishing moves. 1-on-1 Drills The best way to develop any player is simply 1-on-1 competition. Coach Robinson starts with 1-on-0 action to teach footwork and attacking angles. He then progresses to 1-on-1 and teaches a variety of moves including how to draw fouls in the lane. Today’s game of basketball requires a large skill set. Coach Robinson can help you build complete perimeter players with this DVD. Rent this perimeter player workout DVD today.

It is the toughest and most demanding position on the basketball court and Prolific Point Guard can help you master it. All the drills, skills, and concepts you need to become a dominant force at the point are contained in this 90-day program. The program consists of five workouts per week with each workout in the 60- to 90-minute range. The workouts follow a progression building off one another using intense “super-set” methods just like the ones used with college and professional players. You don’t need much in the form of equipment either. You can do the workouts on your own or with a partner in your driveway, a local court, or in a gym. The Prolific Point Guard system is five fast-paced workouts each building upon the last. You will watch live videos where each drill is explained step by step. You will see how to perform each drill as well why you need to do each one. Workout 1: focuses on introductory ball handling, finishing, footwork, and moving without the ball Workout 2: learn how to attack the rim and beat any defender no matter your skill set Workout 3: focuses on creating maximum space from your defender to shoot and to counter attack Workout 4: learn how to play through and beat pressure in half- and full-court situations and how to score using down screens Workout 5: the toughest in the program, players are challenged to react and be creative on the fly while being pushed to their conditioning limits Included in the system is the Teaching Secrets video, which is packed full of concepts and techniques designed to make sure you have the ultimate edge over your opponents. Learn the Stride Stop, the fastest, most efficient way to set your feet to score. You will also learn the Euro Step, Retreat Dribble, Glide Dribble, and much more. With Prolific Point Guard, you have access anywhere at any time to a workout that will build exceptional point guard skills. It is simple yet challenging and develops the type of elite skills that can take your game to the next level.

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There is no question that superior guard play is one of the keys to success in modern basketball. University of Pittsburgh assistant basketball coach Kevin Sutton is one of the nation’s best at developing guards. He did while the head coach at national high school power Monteverde Academy. Sutton oversaw the development of six players who made their way to the NBA as well as over 90 that played collegiately. The heart of any successful basketball program, according to Sutton, is directly related to its guard play. Strong, explosive guards that are able to take over a game are in high demand and Sutton has spent years developing a set of drills to build the complete guard. In addition to actual basketball skills, a complete guard must also be well-versed in the game and have a high basketball IQ. Coach Sutton addresses this in his presentation. Guards must be able to handle the basketball, find open teammates for easy scoring opportunities, and have the ability to hit a game-winning 3-pointer. Sutton has designed a package of drills that work on individual skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. What makes his drills different is Sutton always has his players working in a game-like situation. The competitiveness of Sutton’s drills are what helps to build the complete guard. Along with the individual skills, Coach Sutton also presents drills to help guards set an offense, dictate the tempo of a game, and even counter certain defensive situations. Sutton has used these drills at Monteverde and also as a coach at the Nike Skill Development Academy. The drills presented in this 52-minute video can help any coach lay the foundation in building outstanding guards, the key in building a successful program at any level these days.

Perimeter Player Drills - Developing Perimeter Players: Drills for Skills For ten seasons, Travis Steele served as an assistant coach at Xavier where the Musketeers went to the NCAA tournament eight times. That included a run to the Elite Eight in 2017. Now the head coach at Xavier, Steele shares his secrets to developing perimeter players. Having learned under a variety of successful coaches, Steele shows you how to create an effective individual perimeter player workout. Culture During his tenure at Xavier, Coach Steele has been directly involved in helping to create a culture of winning. He understands how to set the tone for players to develop into the best versions of themselves on the court. Having a plan and working within it, Steele has gained the trust of his players who buy into each and every workout and each and every drill. By sticking to the plan, players achieve their goals. Developing the Perimeter Player Workout Coach Steele builds an element of competition into his workouts. This helps players set the tone for each other at any given workout. The drills begin with form shooting and continue into a larger shooting warm up. Ball handling is next and then comes triangle shooting where players compete to beat their scores from the previous day’s workout. The perimeter player drills then shift to shooting on the move and then finish with a teaching segment where players apply their skills in 1-on-1 competitive drills. Doing so has been one of the keys to the success of the Xavier program over the last decade. Perimeter Player Drills Commando is a dribbling drill where players learn to handle the ball in tight spaces as they work from the baseline to the elbow and back. The great players are the ones that learn to play in straight lines rather than go to where defenses dictate. The Commando Drill helps players move in straight lines and work on different moves to get around defenders. The Two-Ball Command Drill works on dribbling on the move. Players use two basketballs instead of one and focus on dribbling with their head up to see the open floor. As they dribble, they are staying alert and ready for a coach’s command. Coach Steele’s 56-minute video demonstrates his plan and attention to detail when it comes to putting together a workout. Steele’s system of developing perimeter players is based on creating a culture of competition and it works! Rent this perimeter player drills for basketball DVD today.

Perimeter Skill Development: Drills to Build a Scoring Machine with Damon Stoudamire As today’s modern game has developed into a game of dribble-drive based offensive attacks, the demand for perimeter players with a wide variety of skills has increased. Players must be able to handle the basketball while creating space and ultimately blow by defenders on their way to the basket. In this video, one of the most explosive scoring guards of his era, Damon Stoudamire, conducts an individual workout session that features over 35 drills that work on such skills as ball handling, footwork, individual moves, and shooting. Stoudamire, now the head coach at Pacific University, was the 1996 NBA Rookie of the Year and played 15 years in the league. The drills that he presents in this video are those that helped him achieve those goals. Individual Workout Drills Coach Stoudamire presents more than 35 different drills all aimed at one thing – developing the complete, unstoppable perimeter player. Stoudamire takes you through a gamut of drills that cover everything a perimeter player needs in his arsenal: ball handling, creating off the dribble, footwork, and shooting off the dribble. The drills include: Footwork: Six different drills that feature “Euro” based shot types Shooting: Six drills that train shooting touch off the dribble Combination Drills: 17 drills featuring 1-on-1 variety that combine ball handling with individual move sets 10-point Game: This teaches players to take what the defense gives them rather than attempt a preplanned move. Players learn to read defenses which helps them do the same in live game situations. Stoudamire, who earned the nickname “Mighty Mouse” as a player, teaches a wide variety of moves including the inside-out crossover, the “Euro” step, the step-back, and many more. It was these types of moves that helped Stoudamire, who lacked size, score freely against most any defender. Watch as Coach Stoudamire unlocks the secrets to creating explosive perimeter players that become scoring machines!

You can improve your scoring, footwork, and ball control. You can learn drills that you or your coach can use to help players. Create an incredible arsenal of skills, moves and shots Five-Star has helped players such as Durant, Anthony, Durant, and James to improve their skills. Ken Potosnak Auburn University Assistant Coach Five-Star Basketball Instructor Coach Potosnak provides five segments with drills that will give you the tools to become a complete perimeter player. These areas include: Ball Skills Ð Improve your ball control by using these one- and 2-ball drills. Footwork Drills: A series of jump stops, pivots and other drills that will help you keep your athletes in control at high speeds. Under Pressure Scenarios: Learn to use a variety pass and pivots, while learning how to pass and catch when under pressure. Rip Drive Series Ð Includes a variety of scoring drills and cuts. Two-Man Series - Two-Man Series drills that offer a variety of moves for ball screens. These segments give players a wide range of skills and moves. They can also be practiced with coaches or on their own. Five-Star Basketball has helped to refine the skills of some of basketball's most well-known perimeter players, such as Lebron James, Carmelo Tony, Vince Carter, Kevin Durant, and Carmelo Anthony. These same training methods can now be applied to your gym. 69 minutes. 2009.

Learn the skills to be a winning point guard Find drills to practice certain game situations Your team should be able to adapt to the opposing defenses Five-Star's proven training methods are featured Shay Berry Five-Star Basketball Instructor You will be able to win more games this season by creating a floor leader who is selfless, intelligent, and aware. Shay Berry demonstrates how to create a point guard who is able to communicate well, knows their coach and is confident in themselves. Berry's five segments are packed with information and include over 25 drills that highlight the essential qualities of point guards who win. Berry demonstrates Full-Court drills in 3-on-2 and 1-on-1 situations to prepare your point guards to play against pressure. Pick and Roll Drills: There are many pick and roll scenarios that can be used to improve footwork and decision-making skills. Shooting drills - Learn how to fine tune your shooting technique and learn when, where, and how to shoot in certain situations. Quick Decisions Ð Learn how to quickly make decisions and get to the basket before the defense knows. Special Situations Ð Practice specific situations that win or lose games to get more close wins. Five-Star Basketball has had the greatest impact on basketball since 1966. Five-Star Camps have been the training ground for some of the most talented point guards today, such as Chris Paul and Dwayne Wade. This proven training is now available for you! 122 minutes. 2009.

Perimeter Player Basketball Drills for Girls Learn Sheri Coale's Perimeter Player Basketball Drills. Oklahoma women’s head basketball coach Sheri Coale has built the Sooners program into one of the nation’s best. Coale has 10 conference championships – six regular season and four tournament – and has taken Oklahoma to the NCAA tournament every year since 1999. While building a program, Coach Coale understands the necessity of learning the individual skills needed to be part of a bigger team. In this video, she presents to you over 20 individual skill development drills that will help you design meaningful player workouts. From ball handling all the way to shooting the basketball, you will learn how you can provide effective workouts, especially those for perimeter players, to enhance your program. Ball Handling Perimeter Player Drills Perimeter players must know how to advance the basketball safely and securely. Coach Coale starts with an effective ball handling progression that begins with simple stationary dribbling. Players progress to figure eights, wrap arounds, and even two-ball drills. The progression takes players through more complex drills in an effort to develop players that can effectively dribble the ball up the floor while envisioning the entire court. Passing & Catching Basketball Drills Two of the more overlooked fundamental skills in the game of basketball are passing and catching. Perimeter players must become familiar with a variety of passing options. The chest pass and bounce pass are just two of many. Coale shows how players should catch the basketball and immediately be in triple-threat position. Use of the feet and positioning are stressed here as Coach Coale emphasizes putting perimeter players in a catch-and-shoot position upon receiving a pass. A number of drills are presented including partner passing and shooting off of a number of different screens. Perimeter Player Basketball Drills - Shooting The final segment of the video stresses one of the most important fundamental skills in basketball – shooting. Coach Coale shows you basic screen actions and cutting in order to get your best perimeter shooters open. There is emphasis placed on setting different screens – down screen, back screen, flare screen, and the pin screen – and how your perimeter players can score off of them. Coale stresses working at game speed so that players get in the habit of getting open and shooting from spots where they will shoot in games. This 78-minute perimeter player basketball drills video from one of womens college basketball’s best is one of the best for helping your players develop the fundamentals of basketball.