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Basketball Practice Drills from the Pros Eric Musselman is well-known in basketball coaching circles for his intensity, outstanding basketball IQ, and his ability to turn around programs. He took Nevada to three Mountain West Conference regular season titles, one conference tournament championship, and all the way to the 2018 Sweet Sixteen. Now, he is doing the same at Arkansas and takes time in this presentation to discuss some of his secrets. The video offers up some of Coach Musselman’s favorite drills to develop players into tough defensive units, efficient shooters, and effective ball handlers. Warmup Drills The warmup begins with a series of ball handling moves in the full-court. Four players at once criss-cross down the floor. Then, a second ball is introduced as players use both chest and bounce passes as they slide down the court. The One More Pass drill was something Musselman got from the San Antonio Spurs. The drill emphasizes making the extra pass to get the defense into multiple rotations. A post player is added to the drill and every player rotates to each spot. Players work on a multitude of skills in one simple drill. Defensive Basketball Practice Drills Coach Musselman’s defensive drills not only work fundamentals, but they also are meant to breed toughness. The Czar Closeout drill helps players talk and get active with their hands and feet as they execute closeouts. The Pat Riley Closeout drill is a wrinkle you can add to your closeout technique in the same drill and create different ways to defend shooters on the perimeter. Shooting and Full-Court Passing Drills Two drills are presented that work on getting players up and down the floor quickly and shooting while fatigued. The 130 in 3 shooting drill and the Celtic Advance Pass drill both incorporate conditioning into a fast-paced shooting drill. The Celtic Advanced pass drill is timed and players learn how to make good passes and layups while under pressure. Players are also learning to protect the ball and avoid costly turnovers. Pick & Roll Defense Drills The presentation ends with Coach Musselman demonstrating two pick and roll defense drills. Warriors Pick and Roll Defense is an outstanding drill that encompasses all pick and roll defense skills. The Miami drills works on one of today’s big offensive trends – going through the elbow to run the offense. All in all, this is outstanding presentation and a must-have video from one of college basketball’s best coaches in the game today. Rent this basketball practice drills

Open Practice with Eric Musselman Get a close up inside look at two practice sessions run by new Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. After three seasons as the Golden State Warriors head coach, Musselman returned to the college ranks where he turned Nevada into a Mountain West dynasty. He captured three conference titles and earned three straight trips to the NCAA tournament. In this video, you will go into the gym for two full practice sessions where you will see numerous drills and get a look inside Musselman’s playbook. Practice 1 The first practice features over 20 drill segments run by Musselman’s assistants in the form of stations. Each station focuses on a particular skill whether on offense or defense. Some stations also incorporate offensive and defensive breakdowns to teach Musselman’s style of play on both sides of the ball. The second part of the first practice involves a look at Coach Musselman’s playbook. You will see a number of quick hitters for half-court situations, transition, breaking the press, and inbounding the ball. You also get a look at how Musselman handles multiple defensive coverages including switches, blitzes, and hard shows. Practice 2 Practice is another foray into Musselman’s philosophy and it’s full of great ideas to add to your own practices. You will see another 20-plus drills that Musselman and his staff use to help their players prepare. You’ll see how to handle double teams in the post with offensive breakdown drills that show the whole team how to react. A look at Musselman’s man-to-man defense is also a big part of the second practice. There is a 3-on-3 full-court drill and others that teach players how to stunt in help situations, blitz the ball, and fight through dribble hand-offs. A master of crafting intense, top-notch practice sessions, Coach Musselman presents you with a wealth of information, drills, and set plays you can incorporate into your own programs. Don’t miss the chance to learn from one of the great culture-builders in the game today!