How to Beat a 2-3 and 3-2 Zone Defenses Want to know How to Beat a 2-3 Zone ? Legendary North Carolina women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell teaches you how to dissect and pick apart zone defenses in this video. You will learn Coach Hatchell’s 12 concepts and rules that form the basis of her zone offense as well as 11 different offensive sets that you can use against either a 2-3 or 3-2 zone defense. Coach Hatchell’s accomplishments are many: Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (2013) Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (2004) 1994 National Champions 3x NCAA Final Four 1,000-plus career wins (fourth in NCAA women’s history) National championships at three levels (NCAA, NAIA, AIAW) Zone Concepts - Learn How to Beat a 2-3 Zone Coach Hatchell shows her team’s basic offensive shell and a number of concepts that she uses to beat any type of zone defense. She begins with over 12 different concepts that can be used against a 2-3, 3-2, or anything an opponent can throw at you. The presentation continues with Coach Hatchell revealing her continuity system that allows her players to play to their strengths. You will see a number of set plays that allow scoring opportunities from both inside and outside the paint. You will learn that each player has a defined role within the system and those roles are designed to maximize the efficiency of the offense. Attacking Zone Defenses With the offensive shell in place, Hatchell then dives into zone entries and how to get the ball moving both inside to the post and around the perimeter. She reviews a number of different sets each designed to keep offensive players moving continuously in an effort to get high quality, high percentage shots. You also get a glimpse of Hatchell’s playbook as she breaks out 10 of her best zone plays. They are simply yet effective and can be incorporated easily into your system. If run correctly, these plays can create a wealth of scoring opportunities for your players. Finally, Coach Hatchell gives you some of her favorite out of bounds plays, including one that Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni calls ‘one of the best plays I’ve ever seen.’ If you are looking for an easy way to beat zone defenses, Coach Hatchell’s 66-minute video is as complete a video on zone offense as you will find. Rent How to Beat a 2-3 Zone Defense today.Read our 2-3 Zone Defense Guide here.

Individual & Team Shooting Drills that Simulate Game Situations If you’re a great shooter, you don’t always get an easy shot as defenses work to prevent open looks. Legendary high school basketball coach Pat Clatchey shows you how to develop high-performing shooters with 12 elite level shooting drills. Clatchey has over 600 career wins as the head coach at Mount St. Joseph HS (MD) where he has won 23 league and tournament titles since 2003 and has produced over 40 Division I student-athletes. Coach Clatchey takes you through a comprehensive compilation of individual and team shooting drills beginning with a basic warmup and progressing to much more challenging catch-and-move drills. Each drill is broken down to provide focus on key areas of the game. The drills also emphasize the importance of accurate passing as players work penetrate and kick drills as well as others off continuous ball screens. Individual Shooting Drills Coach Clatchey teaches five shooting drills that will work with any group size. They work in a small skill development group or in a large camp setting. Players get reps to develop a collection of scoring moves from various distances on the floor. Follow the Leader and Righty-Lefty drills teach players to finish in the paint with layups or mid-range jumpers. You will also learn drills that help players create their own shots. The best scorers are those that can create scoring opportunities. One Minute Shooting teaches players to shoot on the move. Hand-off Shooting and 2-Ball Chair drills help players develop into scoring machines off the dribble with hand-offs and ball screens. Competitive Shooting Drills The best shooters also do well under pressure. Competitive shooting drills put pressure on the shooters to perform just as they would in a game situation. Coach Clatchey shares two competitive drills where players face off against one another. The challenge motivates athletes to focus on perfecting their shooting technique as they attempt to beat their previous records. Team Shooting Drills Coach Clatchey shows you how he uses five team-based shooting drills. These are great for larger groups of players and can easily be implemented into your practices. These drills emphasize turning players into scorers that can shoot with consistency off the dribble. The Continuous Ball Screen Drill teaches screeners how to score off rolls and pops. You can also condition using the Full-Court Shooting Drill. Each drill is explained in detail by Clatchey. He shows you how to set each drill up, points of emphasis, and how you can tailor each drill to your players’ skill levels. This video offers you a full menu of ways to improve your team’s shooting performance.

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One of the most complex thing in of all sports is the mechanics of shooting Basketball. Not everyone is good at shooting but everyone wants to be good at this and so many players find it difficult to shoot the ball. Some of the basic issues are poor footwork, a flaring elbow or even how a player grabs the ball. All these factors can lower the shooting percentage. The Positive Power Well, according to the coach Love the most important factor for shooting the ball is the positive power. This is the factor which produces the right results all the time. So, from where does this POSITIVE POWER come? Well, from the shooter’s feet, body, arm and hand this positive power come. The coach also shares the reason how negative energy lower the shooting percentage. These two concepts looks very small but they are almost everything for getting the best results. The coach also provides amazing positive power improving drills. Common Shooting Errors and Corrections These are the major mistakes made by players while shooting: Rotating the feet on the finish Thumb and pinkie down Bad rotation on the ball Flat and short shots Elbow issues Proper hand position on the ball The way Coach Love teaches is very elegant. He works on each issue one by one and explains why they are bad and how they are affecting your game in a negative manner. If you go to gym then you will see almost every young player is using these bad techniques. So, what makes you successful in Basketball? Well, it is very important to knock down an open jumper. If you or your player is unable to knock down open jumpers then this video and tips of Coach Love will help you take your shooting skills to the next level.

Inside the Pack Line Defense Kevin McGuff has had tremendous success over his coaching career leading turnarounds at both the University of Washington and the Ohio State University. Now the women’s basketball coach for the Buckeyes, McGuff has used the Pack Line defense to help him build program identities and winning basketball programs. He has taken his teams to 12 postseason tournaments in 14 seasons and has a career winning percentage of .700. Philosophy of the Pack Line Defense Coach McGuff begins his presentation by diving into his defensive philosophy. It’s all about what you emphasize with your players and for McGuff, it’s the Pack Line Defense. He outlines the goals of the defense, why it’s so popular and gives you the terminology used so you can teach it better. Coach McGuff discusses key elements such as defending the post, defending different types of screens, weakside exchanges, defending the baseline drive, and gap integrity. He also uses a 4-on-4 shell drill to demonstrate the movements and responsibilities of each player in the defense. Transition Defense Coach McGuff teaches you how to merge your philosophy of rebounding with your transition defense. Using a 5-on-0 transition drill, Coach McGuff explains the roles and responsibilities of each player. The result is getting players ahead of the ball to build a wall of defenders thus initiating the Pack Line defense. Individual Drills Coach McGuff provides five drills that emphasize key individual elements of the Pack Line defense. The drills break down these elements into actions that the players can develop. Aspects of the drills involve: Closeouts On-ball pressure Forming the Pack Line and Building the Wall Moving on the flight of the ball Rebounding and toughness Team Defense You will see three progressions of the Shell Drill that Coach McGuff uses to get his players to coordinate with each other when playing team defense. You will learn how to stunt early to stop drives, recover to gaps with the ball in the air, and prevent face cuts. Also included is defending the post and denying post feeds. The Change Drill teaches players to communicate as they rotate to find matchups on defense. Defending Screens Coach McGuff teaches a number system for communicating how to defend any screen. Players have the ability to counter any offensive strategy and you will see demonstrations of how to defend all types of screens including ball screens. Rebounding With the mindset that a possession is never over until the ball is secured, Coach McGuff shows you two variations of his favorite rebounding drill. High-Low Rebounding will develop multiple skills including shooting, rebounding, and toughness. If you are looking to install the Pack Line defense, Coach McGuff’s presentation is comprehensive and gives you everything you need to get started. Rent this Pack Line Defense DVD today.

The International Continuity Pick and Roll Offense International basketball is catching up to the NBA. The international style of continuity offense continues to make the game competitive, even with the NBA. The leading expert on international basketball is Fran Fraschilla, the former head coach at Manhattan, St. John’s, and New Mexico who now serves as an international basketball analyst for ESPN. In this video, Fraschilla compares the American style of pick and roll offense with that of international teams. Around the globe, more and more teams are playing the game with four perimeter plays which has led to greater skill development throughout the world. It is evident with the number of foreign players that are now on NBA rosters. Coach Fraschilla examines both the side pick and roll and the spread pick and roll offenses in this video. Using on-court demonstrations, Coach Fraschilla offers insight into proper spacing in the pick and roll offense. He will show you three different side pick and roll plays detailing the actions of each player. Players can score off of dribble penetration or a kick-out option to the perimeter. The three sets include: Butler Pick and Roll action that has made the Bulldogs offense so good. Lithuanian Continuity Offense which uses side pick and rolls and dribble hand-offs Spread Pick and Roll Offense that has been a large part of the success of many international teams at the World Championships. Coach Fraschilla shows you several looks that will get you into the spread pick and roll. Each of these sets is beneficial in that either can create confusion in your opponents. They also provide a number of different scoring opportunities as Coach Fraschilla puts on display for you. This 79-minute DVD is a must-have for a college or high school coach looking for something more in the pick and roll offense. It is one of basketball’s most deadly attacks and Coach Fraschilla shows you why.

Kevin Boyle: How to Win with Undersized Players Kevin Boyle has made a name for himself as the head coach at Monteverde Academy in Florida. His teams have won five high school national championships, including the 2020 title. From 2011 to 2015, Boyle coached five players that were drafted in the top-3 of the NBA draft. In this video, Coach Boyle shows you how you can win with undersized players. He will show you how to compete against bigger, more athletic teams and how you can use a lack of size as a weapon on defense. Motion Offense with Undersized Players On the offensive end, Coach Boyle shows you how to spread the court high and wide against more athletic opponents and run the motion offense. He shows you four basic rules for the 4-out-1-in motion offense and will demonstrate each rule on the court. To help install the motion offense, Coach Boyle shows you seven different drills. You’ll see drills that teach the drive and kick, a backdoor series, and drills that work on the various looks that players see when they come off of screens. Princeton Set with Undersized Players Coach Boyle shows you how to beat pressure defenses using the 2-3 Princeton set. With proper execution of screens and backdoor cuts, you can beat any opponent. The Princeton set can help your team beat pressure and produce easy baskets in the half-court offense. Once again, Coach Boyle offers you seven drills to work on beating pressure. The drills work on back screens, down screens, and dribble hand offs so that your players will be in better position to take open shots all over the floor. Defensive Drills For Boyle, the defensive end is really where you can use a lack of size to your advantage. Boyles shows you six different defensive drills that include working on full-court pressure, recovering from being beaten in transition, and how to handle special situations against elite players. If you have a program that lacks superior size and/or athleticism, Coach Boyle’s ideas are perfect for you. Use this DVD to compete with the big boys on your schedule. Rent this Undersized Players DVD today.

Dribble Drive Drills with John Calipari Coach Calipari Who Understood The Philosophy; The Effectiveness Of The Dribble Drive Offense Comes Directly From The Skill Level Of Each Player, Took Time Break Down This Popular Offense By Presenting 22 Skills For All Players In This Video. he Laid Bare The Dribble Drive Post And Perimeter Skills In Drills And Competitive Situations On The Floor For Any Player To Follow. Calipari's Tutorials Are Very Detailed Because He Has A Way Of Dispelling The Myth That The Dribble Drive Is A Loose, Free-for-all Style Of Play. Dribble Drive Drills for Post Players one Thing You Will Learn In This Presentation Is How “posts Can Receive The Basketball In Scoring Areas By Relocating On Penetration And Reacting To The Defense.” The Lessons In This Video Will Also Help Improve Your Post Player's Skills Of Catching, Keeping The Ball High And Finishing Well And Strong. At The End Of The Practice, You Should Be To Strengthen Your Perimeter Play By Perfecting Lay Ups, Driving Jump Shots, Pitch Backs And Corner Shots. Triple Your Team's Effectiveness In The Dribble Drive By Committing To Each Of These Skills Every Day. Rent this dribble drive drills offense DVD today.

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Half Court Match-Up Zone Defense The Match Up Zone Defense is a defense so unique opponents have a hard time figuring out what it is. If you long for a stifling defense that takes offenses completely out of their game, Coach Bill Evans’ video is for you. Coach Evans is the head coach at Idaho State and was previously the winningest head coach in Southern Utah history. While an assistant at Montana from 2007 to 2012, the Grizzlies led the conference in scoring defense every season. This is one of the most in-depth videos on match-up defense ever produced. Coach Evans shares with you his experience with zone defense and how you can amp up the pressure on offenses with multiple traps and more. Rules of the Match Up Zone Defense Using both whiteboard diagrams and on-court demonstrations, Coach Evans reviews the rules of the zone defense. You will see the responsibilities for each player and how they rotate as the ball moves through the offense. Unlike most zone defenses, Coach Evans’ system makes it easier on guards so they are not trying to cover too much of the floor. Coach Evans explains all of his terminology and court geography so your players can effectively communicate. You will also see how the match-up zone protects the paint and how the “middle man” protects the rim while also getting to the corner with the support of the “up men.” Adjustments in the Match Up Zone Defense As with any system, adjustments must be made to counter offenses and their schemes. Coach Evans shows you the most common scenarios that you will face and how to adjust your coverage. The “modify” adjustment is a technique to defend the skip pass, for example. Coach Evans also goes over how his match-up zone defends ball screen, out of bounds plays, and how the defense can optimize your chance at getting rebounds. The defense is effective at nullifying dribble penetration and Evans presents multiple ways for defending the high post should an offense get the ball inside. Disrupting Offenses with the Match Up Zone Defense Where the match-up zone really gets crazy is when the pressure is turned up. Coach Evans shows you how you can really disrupt offenses with traps that can occur in multiple spots on the floor. You will see three different methods for trapping in the low post. The “Choke” and “Blitz” calls help to extend and cut off passing lanes. These are the types of adjustments that confuse offenses and result in turnovers. Coach Evans includes three breakdown drills you can use to help install his defensive system. The drills help your players understand the different rotations and how to get to their spots as quickly as possible. This 94-minute video is an outstanding look at the match-up zone. Rent his Match Up Zone Defense DVD today.

Tubby Smith: Game-Winning Rebounding Techniques & Unstoppable Press Break Offense Two facets of today’s game – rebounding and press break offense – are critical in determining a team’s success. High Point University head coach Tubby Smith offers up drills for both in this video. Smith, one of just two NCAA head coaches to ever lead five different teams to the NCAA tournament, shares a wealth of information that can help your program develop an identity as a strong rebounding team. Smith also shares his press break principles versus both man and zone defenses. Rebounding Drills Coach Smith does an outstanding job of showing you how you can win the possession battle on both ends of the floor. You will see breakdowns of both offensive and defensive rebounding techniques. Coach Smith shows you how to use the hip to gain an advantage over an opponent, especially when you’ve been boxed out in the key. Rebounding in a free throw situation is also discussed and Smith provides three different techniques for success. You will see how players can use both feet as pivots when they box out. This allows players to focus on their man and puts them in a position where they can see the ball and get it. After the rebound, players are also taught how to outlet the ball to get their team in transition. Coach Smith also can help you turn up the competition in practice. He will show you how to make players compete. A number of drills are taught where players must keep score to determine clear winners and losers. This amps up the practice speed. Press Break Offense Breaking the press can be done from the same initial press break set. Coach Smith shows you how and includes multiple options out of that same set. He reviews proper spacing and positioning for all players. This will help your team easily beat any type of press. Emphasizing rebounding and the press break have helped Smith’s teams through the years maximize the number of possessions in a game. The better you are at these two skills, the more scoring opportunities your team will have and, ultimately, more success.

so, How Can You Make Your Team Stronger In A Limited Time? Well, The Coach Geno Auriemma And His Assistant Coaches Will Teach You How Can You Do That. They Will Work On All The Phases Of The Game And Will Make You A Better Player. the Drills Shown In This Video Are Fundamental And Will Improve Your Game. The Coach Will Show You The Drills He Uses To Develop His Players. He Is No Doubt One Of The Greatest Basketball Coaches Of All Time. the Coach Beautifully Explains The Defensive And Offensive Parts And Also Focuses On The Individual Skill Development. A Skill Development Program Is Also Made Which Has Huge Importance In The Coach Auriemma Books. It Helps To Develop Players At Every Single Position Of The Game. the Guard Drills the Pick & Roll Is Very Important And Like All Other Successful Coaches The Coach Auriemma Pays Extra Attention To This Key Factor In So Many Different Ways. In Order To Improve The Ball Handling, Coming Off Ball Screens And Making Quality Shots The Coach Has Developed Unique And Exciting Drills For The Players To Try. There Are Designed For Improving Individual Skill Sets Of Players And It Will Take Their Performance To The Next Level. the Dribble Drag Action Will Be Learned As Well With The Help Of One Of The Guard Drills. When The Guard-to-guard Dribble Is Executed The Guard That Will Be Receiving The Ball Comes Off A Pick & Roll. The Guard Which Is Coming Of The Pick & Roll Executes A Pull-up Jump Shot. On The Other Hand, The Guard Who Initiated The Process Will Touch The Baseline And Comes Back To The Wing To Shoot A 3-point Shot. there Is Another Drill Which Is Called The Ball Screen Drill Which Is Used By The Guards To Work On Utilizing A Trailer Ball Screen In Transition. So, The Guard Will Have To Perform A Hesitation Dribble To Wait On A Ball Screen From The Trailer. After All This, The Guard Will Then Use The Ball Screen For A Shot Or Even A Drive To The Basket. post Skills well, The Coach And His Staff Works Diligently, And They Try Their Best And Use Their Post Player Development Within The Confines Of His Team’s Offense. The Breakdown Drills Are Very Beneficial As They Will Not Only Develop The Skills Of The Post Players But Will Also Help In Executing The Offense Properly. the Very First Drill For The Post Players Is Used For Improving The Drag Ball Screens. Well, This Drill Is Basically A Breakdown For The Post Players Of The Earlier Trailer Ball Screen Drill. There Are Several Things That Players Do In This Drill Like The Pick And Pop Action, Getting Set For A Post Feed And Rolling On The Basket. the Pinch Post Aspect Of The Offense Is Also Improved By Another Drill. There Are Several Parts Like The Dribble Hand Off, The Look For The High Low Duck In, And Penetration For A Pass. The Players Try To Improve These Parts Of The Pinch Post. overall Individual Skill Development the Idea Of Attacking Defenders Is Very Cool And For That Purpose A Ball Handling Drill For 12 Players Is Introduced As Well. This Will Also Help The Players To Dribble Through The Traffic And Score A Goal. The Two Groups Dribble In This Drill And There Six Players In Each Group And At Half Court While Facing Each Other.

Geno Auriemma: Coach Q&A Up and coming coaches love to learn from the best and now you can too with this Q&A session with legendary Connecticut women’s head coach Geno Auriemma. Auriemma has over 1,000 wins and a remarkable 11 NCAA women’s national championships. He’s already in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and now you have the rare opportunity to hear Auriemma talk about such topics as attacking zone defenses, beating a press, teaching shot selection, and much more. In this unique video, Coach Auriemma answers questions from audience, which includes a number of up and coming coaches. Listen as Coach Auriemma answers some of the most pressing questions from young, inexperienced coaches. Beating the Press Coach Auriemma shows you how to beat any press using something he picked up from Tex Winters and the Chicago Bulls. An action within the Triangle Offense forces a defense to load one side of the floor. This gives a ball handler plenty of space to attack an extended defense. Coach Auriemma will also share some of the most likely defensive pressure adjustments and how to beat them as well. It doesn’t matter what the defense throws at you; it can be defeated with intelligent spacing and quick ball reversals. Quality Shot Selection One of the most crucial aspects of winning comes down to the quality of the shots your team takes. Bad shot selection can be a cancer causing selfishness and, ultimately, ruin an offense. Coach Auriemma explains proper shot selection and gives you two basic rules. These rules create accountability without causing players to hesitate when in game situations. There is a balance between being aggressive and understanding your role. Auriemma helps players find that balance. Offense vs. Zone Defense Coach Auriemma shows you how to use dribble entries to attack a 2-3 zone. You will see how to use a diamond alignment to free up shooters against a 1-2-2 zone and how to get the ball to the post versus a 1-3-1. Coach Auriemma even shows you how free up your star player against a gimmick defense like the Box-and-1. In all, Auriemma shows you a multitude of ways to improve your offense against any type of defense. Open Q&A Session In addition to the Xs and Os of the game, Coach Auriemma also provides some insight into his philosophy and how he has maintained one of the nation’s most successful programs. Topics include: How to maintain success over time Characteristics of players you should recruit How to overcome a “defeated” mentality Reflections on Coach Auriemma’s biggest coaching mistakes A tactic used to get his most recent teams to minimize fouling on defense What Coach Auriemma shares in this video can be implemented into your program to improve its culture. Learn more than just basketball from one of the game’s true greats.

Game-like Transition Drills for Basketball Practice Coaches should strive to get their teams to play like they practice. That’s easier said than done, but Purdue head coach Matt Painter makes his practices as game-like as possible. It seems to be working for the 2019 Big Ten Coach of the Year who led the Boilermakers to the 2019 Elite Eight. His Purdue teams have won three Big Ten regular season titles and advanced to two Sweet Sixteen appearances. In this transition drills for basketball video, Painter shows you three fast break and transition drills you can use with your team. You will see how to effectively work on your press defense and press break as well as learn how to design drills to emphasize what is important in your own basketball program. Transition Drills for Basketball Coach Painter demonstrates the Progression Drill, which goes from 3-on-2 to 2-on-1, and the Kansas City drill to emphasize transition basketball in your practices. These drills: Show you the value of kicking the ball ahead in transition Show you how to get your team to talk effectively and the consequences of not doing so Emphasize more than just the 3-point shot and work on getting ball inside Show you how to condition players in game-like transition drills Press Situations Coach Painter presents two drills to work on the press from both an offensive and defensive perspective. The 7-Minute Press Game and the Competitive Press drills are designed to practice breaking the press and press defense in a game-like situation. In these drills, you will see: How to use “double points” to penalize your team for turning the ball over How to work on man and zone press in the same drill How to best use your assistant coaches so they can lead teams 5-Ball Shooting The 5-Ball shooting drill addresses game-like shooting and conditioning. The drill also gets players communicating with one another. Coach Painter shows you how you can make the drill competitive so that every shot and layup matter. Throughout his entire presentation, Coach Painter gives ideas on how to make practices more competitive and more game-like. If you are a coach looking to run more competitive practices, this is the video for you! Rent this transition drills for basketball DVD today.