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Box Set Offense Basketball & Quick Hitters by Sue Phillips Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
Sue Phillips (Rental)-Box Set Offense & Quick Hitters $17.99
Box Set Offense Basketball & Quick Hitters Archbishop Mitty (CA) high school girls head coach Sue Bishop has over 650 career wins and has coached several USA women’s teams to gold medals in international play. She has done so with an offense that spreads the floor, maintains balance, and creates a variety of scoring opportunities. In this box set offense basketball video, coach Phillips shares a wealth of effective plays out of a 1-4 box set. In a live demonstration, coach Phillips breaks down the 1-4 offense and what makes it so special. Keys to Offensive Success with the Box Set Offense Basketball Coach Phillips’ presentation begins with an explanation of the keys to offensive success. These include balancing the floor, creating high-low situations, and easy ball reversals. It is these keys that help teams to get higher quality shots and improve their shooting percentage. Following these keys also puts teams in better positions to grab offensive rebounds and play transition defense. Quick Hitters for the Box Set Offense Basketball Next, Coach Phillips breaks down quick hitters from the 1-4 box set. Each play creates a high-low (one of the keys) that includes options inside and outside. The basic sets are as follows: UCLA/High-Low Action Flash to Elbow Backdoor with Flare Screens Stagger-Curl Screens Baseline Entry to Corner Flex Action Each quick hitter offers multiple options and counters for anything a defense might throw at you. You also have greater control over which player is taking shots allowing you to play to your team’s strengths. Zone Offense and Out of Bounds Plays As more teams opt to play some zone defense at times, Coach Phillips offers up her zone offense sets. Both sets – Circle and Square – abide by one of the keys. Both Circle and Square create high-low opportunities with built-in screening options that create good looks inside and out. You will also see how Coach Phillips deals with the matchup zone defense. The presentation concludes with a demonstration of a number of out of bounds plays versus both man and zone defenses. The plays are run from the 1-4 box set, which is a great offense packed with options to take apart any defense. Rent this box set offense basketball DVD today.
Bill Self Open Practice: Defensive Drills &  Concepts by Bill Self Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
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Defense Drills: Open Practice with Bill Self Building a dominating defense has helped Kansas head coach Bill Self win 15 Big 12 regular season titles, amass over 700 career wins, and win a national championship in 2008. In this video, Coach Self shows you how he builds a man-to-man defense from the half-court to the full court. You learn the fundamental defensive principles that form the basis of the Kansas program along with eight newcomers to the Jayhawks program. Man-to-Man Shell Defense Drills A series of 2-on-2, 3-on-3, 4-on-4, and 5-on-5 drills are used to instill the man-to-man philosophy taught by Self. Using the shell drill, Self teaches players how to close out to the ball from the help side and one pass away. Communication is discussed here and is paramount in players moving from pressuring the ball to help side defense and back again. Coach Self addresses specific aspects of the half-court defense like defending dribble hand-offs. Big-to-big switches is a simple way to defend this threat. He also gets into how to defend the same action with a guard and a big. Yet another aspect covered in this section is guarding the “pinch post” action. How to Defend the Screen Since his teams see so many screens, Coach Self spends time on the subject. You will see how Kansas defends the post-on-post screen and down screen. Also presented are a number of techniques used by Self’s players to defend ball screens including flat hedge, trap, and hard hedge. You will watch as Self challenges his players to get the moves right. Half & Full Court Team Defense Drills After addressing the half-court defense, Coach Self puts everything together in a 5-on-5 full court session. Many of the concepts learned earlier in the presentation are reviewed, re-taught, and stressed during the 5-on-5 session. Self also addresses transition defense and philosophy. The passion that Coach Self has for defense and attention to detail is evident throughout his entire presentation. You will learn the simple secret to playing dominating man-to-man defense as Coach Self breaks everything down very clearly. Using Coach Self’s Jayhawk defense, your teams will be prepared to dominate opponents. Rent this open practice Defense Drills & concepts DVD today.
Best Of Ganon Baker Intermediate Off Season by Ganon Baker Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
Ganon Baker (Rental)-Best Of Ganon Baker Intermediate Off Season $15.99
Ganon Baker Basketball Drills for the Intermediate Player The players who want to be the best will get the plan from Ganon Baker in his Best of 10th Anniversary Intermediate Player Development Workout. You will be experiencing the best of the drills of the coach that will help you take your game to the next level. The best in the business Coach will be offering you a five-day workout plan that is unmatchable in terms of skills, drills and energy. From the ballhandling drills for his Superman DVD to the shooting drills from the Lost Art of Shooting Video to drills for the attacking the hoop. There are so many amazing drills that will help you improve your game and the coach will give you plethora of development drills as well in this one DVD. When it comes to making the off season workouts effective, the coach will make you workout tirelessly and passionately in the workouts. You remain excited and energetic for the next day’s and the coach will make use of the five days challenging material for that. Ganon Baker Basketball Drills for the Next Level Don't you want to take your basic skills to the next level? Well, with the ballhandling drills you can certainly do that. The innovative and exciting challenges will definitely help you do that. In order to become a lethal weapon on the basketball court you will have to develop your ballhandling and coordination first. The Iverson Drill is also very effective as it will help you improve your overall game and also enjoy the drills too. When the players go through the challenging drills the main focus will be on the proper shooting form. The coach has the ability to shoot with any of his hands and he will put his own self through a number of challenging and funny drills. This way you will remain focused and excited throughout your drills. The key to building a basketball player is skill development. You cannot become a great player without developing your skills. You will be prepared for more than just the technical aspect of the game and for that purpose the coach Bakers will make you go through the number of hard and core exercises and some quickness and agility jump rope workouts. Rent this Ganon Baker basketball drills DVD today.
Bill Cartwright Post Drills by Bill Cartwright Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
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Bill Cartwright’s Dominate the Paint! Post Drills Bill Cartwright was a five-time NBA champion (3 as a player, 2 as a coach), a two-time college All-American, and an NBA head coach. He was one of the most difficult centers to guard during his 16-year NBA career. In this video, Cartwright shares the drills he learned as a player and picked up as a coach in the NBA and at the international level. Battle on the Boards The drills begin with a warmup routine that works on players’ footwork and finishing skills. Players also learn to battle on the inside and claim the ball off the boards in a series of finishing drills in 1-on-1, 1-on-2, and 1-on-3 situations. Strong Scoring Drills  Cartwright emphasizes that players must be strong when attacking the post with the dribble. To work on that skill, Cartwright shares a series of dribbling drills for posts. They work on developing a strong, go-to dribble move to create scoring opportunities around the rim. Cartwright demonstrates the Lopez Drill where players learn to seal their man off with their legs and then use a power dribble to score from any angle on the floor. The Claim the Ball Series teaches players to clear out opponents in order to take up space and attack the basket. 4 Ways to Enter to the Post  You will see four ways to get the ball inside to your post player. Cartwright then shows post moves off of each of these entries. The workout concludes with a full-court 1-on-1 drill that teaches players to sprint up the floor to gain an offensive advantage and score. The 75-minute presentation, conducted on the court, can be used in its entirety or coaches can break it up into the drills they would like to use. Plus, Cartwright offers more than just skills. He also tips and tidbits of information that will make your players better in the long run. There is also an element of toughness that Cartwright exudes through the presentation. Using these drills will give your post players a much better understanding of scoring in the post, playing physically, and using multiple moves to finish at the rim. Rent this Post Drill DVD today.
Bob Knight: Spacing To Win by Bob Knight Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
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Bob Knight: Spacing to Win For legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight, there is nothing more important to effective play on either end of the floor than spacing. Knight, winner of over 900 career games, three national championships, and four national Coach of the Year awards, presents his ideas on spacing in this DVD. He explains why spacing is so important on offense and defense and shows you how to implement his concepts into your program. Offensive Spacing To execute your offense effectively, you need space. Coach Knight shows you how to create space so your players can cut, screen, rebound, drive to the basket, or get open for a shot attempt. He also shares some insights on how to get more out of your offense. Coach Knight shows you how spacing can improve your screening and improve the play of your posts, especially when it comes to getting to the free throw line. Coach Knight goes on to use the whiteboard to diagram how his offense attacks various defenses. He uses live demonstration and game film to further teach these concepts. Knight shows you how spacing can get your best scorer open against a Box-and-1. He then goes through how to attack different zone defenses including the 2-3, 3-2, and 1-3-1. You will also see how Coach Knight breaks a number of different presses like the full court 2-2-1, the 1-2-1-1 and the 1-2-1-1 half-court trap. Defensive Spacing Spacing is also important on the defensive end and Knight reveals his strategies for using good spacing, positioning, and conversion on defense. This effectively limits the space an offense needs. Coach Knight talks about playing on the ball side, the help side, jumping to the ball, help and recover, and post defense. Once again, Coach Knight goes on the floor with live demonstrations and shows you game film to explain what his concepts look like in game situations. From the youth level all the way to the NBA, spacing is extremely important to playing championship basketball. Watch as one of the game’s great coaches teaches you how to use it to your advantage.
Becoming A Complete Post Player by Tony Bergeron Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
Tony Bergeron (Rental)-Becoming A Complete Post Player $15.99
Bravo to all the areas of the post You can score more often by taking the right shots at just the right moment Learn how to defend and dominate the game Five-Star Basketball has the highest number of college and pro-ball players than any other basketball organization. On offense, attack the rim and denial the post with strong footwork in all areas of the post. Tony Bergeron is the Program Director of Five-Star Basketball Camps. He will share a variety of skills and drills that will help you become a dominant post player. It all begins with strong body movements, footwork and post movement. A complete player in the post game must be able to score in the post. You can't play offense if you don't score low. Bergeron offers a range of moves that will help your players defeat the defender to get the ball in the hoops. Jump hook, turnaround jump shot jump, up and down, drop step and what to do in case of mismatch are some examples. These moves will increase your chances of scoring in the low post, perimeter, and top of the key. The opposing player cannot score in the post if they are unable to get the ball in the goal post. Bergeron focuses on three types of post defense: bumping, punch-kick and fronting. Bergeron combines all three methods of post defense: bump, fronting and punch-kick. Five-Star Basketball is home to more basketball players than any other organization. Five-Star Camps have been a boon to many basketball legends, including Patrick Ewing, Moses Malone, and Elton Brand. Today, turn your post players into offensive or defensive threats! 52 minutes. 2009.
Becoming A Champion:the Scorer by Tony Bergeron Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
Tony Bergeron (Rental)-Becoming A Champion:the Scorer $15.99
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Better 1 On 1 Offense by Rick Torbett Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
Rick Torbett (Rental)-Better 1 On 1 Offense $15.99
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Better Shooting 2 by Rick Torbett Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
Rick Torbett (Rental)-Better Shooting 2 $15.99
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Rick Torbett (Rental)-Better 1 On 1 Defense $15.99
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(Rental)-Better Shooting (original) Rick Torbett
Rick Torbett (Rental)-Better Shooting (original) $15.99
Mastering Better Shooting: Elevate Your Team's Shooting Accuracy and Efficiency Introduction Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Better Shooting, a transformative program designed to enhance your team's shooting accuracy and efficiency on the basketball court. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of Better Shooting, providing you with expert insights, advanced techniques, and detailed breakdowns to help your team become exceptional shooters. Whether you're a coach, player, or basketball enthusiast, this guide is your key to unlocking the full potential of Better Shooting. Understanding Better Shooting Better Shooting focuses on developing players' shooting form, technique, and consistency. It emphasizes the importance of proper shooting mechanics, footwork, and mental focus to improve shooting accuracy and efficiency. By implementing the principles of Better Shooting, your team can gain a significant advantage by becoming more reliable and effective shooters. Key Principles of Better Shooting 1. Fundamentals of Shooting Better Shooting places a strong emphasis on mastering the fundamentals of shooting. Players learn the proper shooting stance, hand placement, follow-through, and release point. By focusing on the core elements of shooting technique, players can develop a consistent and reliable shooting form. 2. Footwork and Balance Better Shooting emphasizes the importance of footwork and balance in shooting. Players learn to establish a solid base, maintain balance throughout the shooting motion, and utilize proper footwork to generate power and maintain accuracy. Good footwork enables players to shoot in various situations and positions on the court. 3. Mental Focus and Visualization Better Shooting teaches players the importance of mental focus and visualization in shooting. Players learn techniques to calm their minds, block out distractions, and visualize successful shots. By developing a focused mindset and visualizing successful outcomes, players can improve their shooting accuracy and confidence. Implementing Better Shooting To successfully implement Better Shooting, teams must focus on key strategies and techniques. Let's explore some of the essential elements that will enhance your team's shooting: 1. Shooting Drills Design shooting drills that focus on the fundamental aspects of shooting technique. Incorporate drills that emphasize proper form, footwork, and shooting under pressure. These drills help players develop muscle memory, consistency, and confidence in their shooting abilities. 2. Shot Selection and Decision Making Teach players the importance of shot selection and decision making. Help them understand when and where to take shots based on their skill set, offensive strategies, and game situations. By making smart decisions and taking high-percentage shots, players can improve shooting efficiency and contribute to the team's success. 3. Game-Like Situations Incorporate game-like situations into practice to simulate real-game shooting scenarios. Create drills and scrimmages that mimic the pace, intensity, and pressure of actual games. This allows players to apply their shooting skills in realistic situations and develop the ability to shoot effectively under game conditions. 4. Video Analysis and Feedback Utilize video analysis to provide feedback and guidance to players. Record and review shooting performances to identify areas for improvement, analyze shooting mechanics, and provide targeted feedback. This visual feedback helps players refine their technique, make necessary adjustments, and track their progress over time. The Benefits of Better Shooting Implementing Better Shooting offers numerous benefits that can elevate your team's performance and maximize scoring opportunities. Let's explore some key advantages: 1. Increased Shooting Accuracy Better Shooting significantly improves shooting accuracy by focusing on proper shooting form, mechanics, and consistency. Players who develop a strong shooting foundation can shoot with precision and accuracy, converting a higher percentage of their shots and maximizing scoring opportunities. Improved Offensive Efficiency Better Shooting enhances your team's offensive efficiency by increasing shooting accuracy and effectiveness. When players have consistent shooting mechanics and techniques, they become reliable scoring threats. Improved shooting efficiency translates to more points on the scoreboard and puts pressure on the opposing defense. Spacing and Floor Balance Better Shooting promotes proper spacing and floor balance within your team's offense. When players can shoot with confidence and accuracy, it stretches the defense and opens up driving lanes for teammates. This creates better opportunities for ball movement, player movement, and overall offensive flow. Increased Confidence and Team Morale Better Shooting builds confidence in players' shooting abilities and boosts overall team morale. When players see their shots consistently falling, it instills a sense of belief and confidence in their skills. This confidence carries over to other aspects of the game and creates a positive team atmosphere. Competitive Advantage Implementing Better Shooting provides your team with a competitive advantage over opponents. When your team can shoot at a high percentage, it forces the defense to respect their shooting ability, which opens up opportunities for drives, passes, and offensive rebounds. This advantage puts pressure on the opposing team and gives your team an edge in close games. Conclusion Better Shooting is a transformative program that enhances shooting accuracy, efficiency, and overall team performance. By implementing the key principles, strategies, and techniques outlined in this guide, you will equip your team with the tools necessary to become exceptional shooters. Remember, mastering Better Shooting requires consistent practice, proper technique, and mental focus. So, embrace the art of better shooting, unlock your team's full potential, and watch as their improved shooting elevates their offensive capabilities and leads to greater success on the basketball court. The path to basketball excellence starts with better shooting!
Ball-Hawking, No Middle, Man to Man Defense Action Plan by Corey Williams Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
Corey Williams (Rental)-Ball-Hawking, No Middle, Man to Man Defense Action Plan $18.99
Corey Williams, a former NBA player, knows the value of building a strong defensive team from his experience playing on the 1993 NBA Champion Chicago Bulls alongside Michael Jordan, Scottie Pipen and under the guidance of coach Phil Jackson. In this video presentation, Williams shares his philosophy and teaches viewers how to instill defensive toughness and limit opponents' scoring options. Williams emphasizes the importance of effort, energy, and passion in playing defense. His goal is to frustrate opponents by not allowing them to have easy access to the middle of the court. By forcing the ball towards the sidelines, Williams limits the opponent's ability to reverse the ball and beat the backside of the defense on rotations. He also teaches the importance of active hands and making ball handlers feel uncomfortable, which ultimately forces them to play according to the team's style of basketball. The video includes drills and progressions to teach viewers how to build defensive pressure, maintain active hands, and communicate effectively on defense. Williams also demonstrates how to use 2-on-2, 3-on-3, 4-on-5 drills to teach players how to come together during dribble-handoff situations, scramble out of a skipped pass, and rotate on a baseline drive. He also includes individual build-up drills such as the Pat Beverly Drill, the Name Drill, and the Block-Out Drill to help players learn terminology, rotations and force players out of the middle. Overall, Williams' video is an excellent resource for coaches and players looking to improve their team's defense. It provides clear and detailed instructions on how to keep opponents out of the middle of the floor and smother their offense along the sideline.
(Rental)-Basketball Skill Development Drills Scott Davenport
Scott Davenport (Rental)-Basketball Skill Development Drills $18.99
Instruction in skill development for large and small players. You can work on the fundamentals of passing and catching, shooting footwork and spacing with fast-paced drills. To kill two birds with one, incorporate some of your offensive ideas into your skill development drills Discover why strong ball movement is essential for creating difficult defensive rotations and allowing you to push on offense This video features skill development and practice sessions by Coach Scott Davenport. It shows the fundamental drills that his team uses at Bellarmine in order to be one of the best scoring teams in America. There are many drills and practice segments that will help your team succeed on offense. Skill Session Davenport and his team work with players to improve their shooting footwork and shot fakes. They also teach them how to space and pass and catch. Athletes learn basic drills, emphasizing footwork, to finish moves around the rim, make bank shots, sprint the floor, use jump stops, and participate in shooting competitions. These drills are great for team building and improving game skills. Practice Session Next Coach Davenport shows off the speed at which his team practices in order to increase defense's efficiency and speed it up. Players work on full court passing, catching, and attacking using a 5-on-4 advantage. Davenport puts players in 5-on-4 positions to force the defense into difficult decisions. Intense players can read defense and attack the basket. Coach Davenport teaches his players how to keep their shoulders straight and make small, simple faux pas. The skills your players learn will allow them to score at an unstoppable pace. This video contains strong content that will help you build your team's individual and collective skills before, during and after the season. From start to finish, you can see that Coach Davenport stresses the small things to ensure his teams are successful. These drills will help you and your team to take better care of the ball. 124 minutes. 2022.
Ball Screen Reads for the Ball Handler by Michael Boos Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
Michael Boos (Rental)-Ball Screen Reads for the Ball Handler $18.99
Ball Screen Reads for the Ball Handler In today’s game of basketball, the most commonly used offensive action involves the ball screen. It is used an every level of play and players need to know the ins and outs of how the ball screen works. Michael Boos, founder of Top Tier Basketball and a former Pure Sweat skills trainer, shares nine different drills he uses to teach players how to effectively use a ball screen. You will learn how to freeze a defender, how to create a mismatch by getting a switch, and how to use the screener in ball screen situations. Setting Up the Ball Screen Coach Boos shows you the five ways he teaches players to set up ball screens. These include: How to get the ball handler to create deception with the eyes How to get separation against a quicker defender Using “pound & pop” to freeze a defender and blow by them Using the shift, also known as the “baby inside out”, to run off a screen Coach Boos also shows you how the screener can be used on the primary screen and how they can be used in re-screen situations. Decision Making Using the Ball Screen Since the use of the ball screen is so prominent in today’s offenses, players must understand how to use them. Players must be able to make decisions in regards to ball screens. Coach Boos teaches four universal ball screen decisions: the refusal, splitting the screen, turning downhill, and creating the switch. The Refusal: Learn why you want players to think refusal of a screen first to fool a defense Splitting the Screen: Learn how to split before and after the screen Turning Downhill: How to use a quick, evasive move to avoid being pushed laterally by a defender Create the Switch: Learn how to get an opposing post player switched on a guard No matter what type of ball screen offense you use, the details learned from Coach Boos can be incorporated into your drills and your offensive system. With Coach Boos’ teaching points, you unleash your players and create an unstoppable ball screen attack!
Attacking a 1-3-1 Zone Defense by Jake Erbentraut Instructional Basketball Coaching Video
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Attacking a 1-3-1 Zone Defense Jake Erbentraut won 100 games faster than any coach in Wilmot High School (WI) history. In this attacking a 1-3-1 zone defense video, he shares his strategies for beating the 1-3-1 zone defense. Coach Erbentraut spent time researching the best ways to take down the 1-3-1 and shares them with you in this highly organized presentation. Included are strategies to exploit the defense, set plays, and practice drills to prepare your team to play against the 1-3-1. 1-3-1 Tendencies and Weaknesses In order to beat any defense, you must first understand how it works. Coach Erbentraut breaks down the 1-3-1 so you can see what the defense is trying to accomplish. You will learn how players are to position themselves in the 1-3-1, when and where they want to trap, and how they rotate. Learning how the defense works then allows you to identify its weaknesses. Coach Erbentraut then shows you a variety of offensive concepts that take advantage of these weaknesses. You will see how you can flatten the defense in transition. Create pockets with player movement that help you find open shots by passing the ball. You can also exploit the middle of the zone using the dribble attack. Coach Erbentraut also explains how to space the floor so you can attack any traps and rebound better. Alignment, Sets, and Drills Coach Erbentraut also gives you four different alignments and four set plays that can be used to score against the 1-3-1. X-Game puts the defense into constant overloads which confuses defensive responsibilities and rotations. Broncos is another play that produces layups for guards using screening actions. Other plays help you penetrate the middle of the defense, free up shooters with double screens, and get the ball inside to the post. To play against the 1-3-1, you need to drill it in practice. Coach Erbentraut offers up drills that develop the skills needed to beat the 1-3-1. Passing skills are improved using Man in the Middle and Confidence drills. The 4-on-4 Diamond drill teaches players to read and react in game-like situations to find open spots and create scoring opportunities. Erbentraut also includes drills to work on ball movement patterns that break down the zone. In all, you will see eight drills that will prepare your team to play against zone defenses. This is the new gold standard of instructional videos for playing against the 1-3-1 zone. If you face opponents that run the 1-3-1, this video should be in your collection. Rent this attacking a 1-3-1 zone defense DVD today.