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Basketball Drills & Practice w/ Oklahoma Coach Lon Kruger This basketball drills DVD contains three of the first practices of Oklahoma's season. Legendary coach Lon Kruger shows you how he builds Oklahoma's offense and defense from the ground up. He uses a combination of break down drills, individual player development, and shell drills to work on both the parts and whole of what he is teaching. You will also see why Kruger has won so many games with the the he motivates and teaches his players. This basketball drills DVD contains the foundation of everything OU does during the season. While all of the skills, fundamentals, and offensive sets are not exhaustive, it shows how he teaches the basics. It includes individual skill development, conditioning, half court offense, half court defense, and transition work. It can be daunting to set-up your entire program in three practices but Kruger shows how it can be done. Coach Kruger constantly emphasizes communication. You will see how he encourages both his players and assistant to continually use their voices to help communicate. His assistants are very involved and vocal during the practices and it adds a wave of energy for each drill. Kruger is not a drill sergeant of a coach but rather uses a softer, more encouraging tone to motivate his players. Day 1 Basketball Practice Coach Kruger has defense as the main focus of day one. He uses a variety of shell drills to teach the foundation of their defense which include positioning, communication, effort, physicality, covering cutters, screens, and help side responsibility. He also moves the defense into the full court. He goes over the fundamental transition rules and briefly covers their full court defense and the responsibilities of each layer of the press. After watching this one practice you get the feel that OU really likes to run an up tempo game. Much of the practice is devoted to both offense and defensive transition. On offense, Kruger teaches his players how to use the trailer as both a ball-screened and ball reversal pivot man. He teaches his players to be patient when attacking so they can see all of the options and make the right play at the right time. Day 2 Basketball Practice Day two begins with a really cool series of 11 drills. The drills begin with individual player development and progress to include break down drills of the teams offensive and defensive schemes and actions. It is a great way warm up the team, work on individual skill, and team schemes. This day also includes a huge dedication to breakdown drills. Kruger uses 1-on-1 all the way through 4-on-4 drills to reinforce the fundamentals they want to see on offense. Players will develop chemistry along with learning the basics of their offense which include moving without the ball, screening, passing, and dribble penetration. Kruger also briefly goes over their basic zone offense principles. Defensively, Kruger piggy backs off the the first day be reinforcing what they learned about the press. He focus on teaching disadvantage situations by using more breakdown drills. Day 3 Basketball Practice The practice lay-out and drills are very similar to the previous two days, however, with a noticeable shift of expectations. Kruger moves from the mechanics of what they are doing to getting results from each drill. He continues to hone the half court offense and defense while also introducing his full-court man press. In day three, the Sooners work more in groups of five. They get repetitions in primary and secondary fast break with 5-0 full court trips. They also spend a large amount of practice time going live with a 5-on-5 scrimmage. During the scrimmage Kroger and his staff continue to coach and emphasize the principles they are trying to teach on offense and defense. This all-access look into Oklahoma's basketball team has the potential to change the course of your program and coaching career so do not wait to rent this DVD. Rent this basketball drills and practice DVD today.

Lon Kruger: Cornerstones of Team Culture & Practice Drills Winning basketball programs all have one thing in common – a culture of winning. Over the course of his career, University of Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger has stuck to the cornerstones of his success to become the first Division I head coach to take five different schools – Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Kansas State, and UNLV – to the NCAA tournament. In this video, Coach Kruger explains those cornerstones to success and shows you how to build a program that inspires athletes to give their all to the program. Kruger also shares 13 different drills that help teach fundamental skills necessary in building a successful program. Program Culture Coach Kruger has been able to create success at five different schools proving that his system does work. He discusses the principles of his program culture that you can use to develop an atmosphere that empowers your athletes to grow. You will see how to set goals, create high-energy practices, identify player roles, focus on team unity, and more. Motivating players isn’t easy, but Kruger’s methods work. Transition Drills If you have ever heard the phrase “it’s not what you do but how you do it,” Coach Kruger proves it true with three transition drills. Kruger hones in on the details of passing, catching, running the floor, and finishing at the rim. You will also see the standards Kruger has set at Oklahoma for these drills so your players can compete against them. Shooting Drills You have to have shooters to be great on offense. Coach Kruger shares nine shooting drills to develop the skill. These drills develop shooting prowess from all areas of the floor. Follow the Leader and Around the Horn demand perfect execution of shooting fundamentals. Each drill is constructed in a way to get your players to compete against either time, score, or an opponent. Players improve their shooting ability taking game-like shots in game-like situations. 3-on-3 Drills Players get to apply their skills in 3-on-3 competition. The variety of drills help players read defenses and take advantage of their different skill sets to make plays. Coach Kruger will do things like add a shot clock or keep score to increase the pressure in these 3-on-3 drills. You will also see how you can tailor these drills to practice different game situations. It’s a great way to maximize your players’ repetitions when you teach your offense. Coach Kruger has had tremendous success everywhere he has been. It is because of a positive culture where his players enjoy improving their skills on a daily basis. This video can help your program do the same.

Coach Kruger starts with his key keys to setting up an offense that is strong. These keys include setting up an offensive board and getting back, getting easy baskets, getting open from the wings, running and catching with no turnovers, and switching sides to attack defense. Kruger shows several strategies in the half court that will help his team score high. Every component of the half court offense needs to be broken down and drilled. To dictate his position, the posts must be taught how to make contact in the paint. He also discusses the post feeds, the shuffle cut and ball reversal. This list is combined into plays that can be numbered to identify the players on the court. The on ball screen is used in the early offense. It can be used against zone presses or man-to-man. This flexible offense allows for good spacing and provides opportunities for penetration as well as mismatches. 79 minutes. 2008

Lon Kruger’s Offensive Playbook Lon Kruger has had tons of success in college basketball primarily because of his ability to build strong offensive players. Kruger has over 600 career victories and has taken two teams – Florida (1994) and Oklahoma (2016) – to the Final Four. He was the first coach in college basketball history to take five different teams – Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Kansas State, and UNLV – to the NCAA tournament. In this video, Coach Kruger goes on the court for a high-energy session that details his offensive philosophies, including man-to-man and zone offenses as well as press breaks and transition offense. There are a number of great ideas any coach can take away from Coach Kruger’s presentation. Coach Kruger’s on-court presentation includes the following from his offensive playbook: The 4-second transition Multiple options for the first wave in transition Game-like pressure shooting drills Secondary transition options Effective use of the pick-and-roll Baseline out of bounds plays A number of zone offense plays Breaking the press End-of-game situations: six seconds and two seconds left on the clock You will find this video to be packed full of effective, easy to understand drills and teaching points for both players and coaches. Coach Kruger teaches intricacies such as proper timing and angles for screens, set ups to use against certain zone defenses, and much more. A master of offense, Coach Kruger presents his complete offensive package giving you the ammunition you need to attack anything a defense throws at you. Rent this Offensive Playbook DVD today.

Scoring Against Man to Man and Zone Defenses The first coach in college basketball history to take five different teams to the NCAA tournament, Lon Kruger has been a success everywhere he has coached. Currently at the University of Oklahoma, Kruger shares with you his ideas about offensive basketball in this video. Using a variety of 3-on-0, 5-on-0, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 drills; Kruger teaches fundamentals such as spacing, screening, passing, and much more in this video.  Scoring against man to man & zone defenses will be much easier by using Lon Kruger's methods. 3-on-0 and 5-on-0 Drills Coach Kruger begins his teaching using 3-on-0 drills. Here, he emphasizes passing with the outside hand, v-cuts, and balancing the floor with the dribble. The drills are done at game speed to help players understand how to execute in a half-court offense. The drills progress to a 5-on-0 transition drill where Coach Kruger again teaches spacing and the different options available in the fast break. Players learn how to run the floor properly getting into the right positions in the half court. Coach Kruger also talks about how to adapt his system to different skill sets and he takes you through some of the different options he has used over the years. Breakdown of the Ball Screen Because of its importance, Coach Kruger thoroughly reviews the ball screen. He puts emphasis on the timing, screening angles, and the execution of the pop or the roll by the post player setting the screen. For guards, Coach Kruger stresses the importance of proper screening angles and understanding the strengths of your players. For those who are better drivers, the screens are set inside the 3-point line. For shooters, screens are set outside the 3-point arc. For posts setting ball screens, Coach Kruger likes to utilize the strength of the individual player again. Shooters have the freedom to step out and hit the 3-pointer. Better inside players are taught to roll to the basket and look for the ball. Offense Against Zone Defenses Coach Kruger also shows you how to break the 2-3 zone using a 1-3-1 look. He reviews dribble penetration of the gaps, misdirection, and ball fakes and demonstrates each on the court. Coach Kruger discusses the angled ball screen, which helps to distort the 2-3 zone by moving defenders out of position. Kruger also shares ideas on attacking a variety of other zone defenses, including the 1-3-1 half-court trap. Coach Kruger has demonstrated over time that his offenses can attack both man-to-man and zone defenses. This video is an in-depth look at how one of college basketball’s all-time greats does exactly that. Rent this scoring against man to man defense video today.

Lon Kruger: Winning Every Possession with Defense Long-time college basketball coach Lon Kruger has over 600 career victories including over 100 at his current school, Oklahoma. Kruger is one of only two coaches in college basketball history to lead five different programs to the NCAA tournament. Kruger coached teams have been to 17 NCAA tournaments and two Final Fours. In this video, Kruger presents to you a mindset that has helped him win numerous Coach of the Year awards. Winning every possession on defense is the goal of every Kruger coached team. Developing that mentality takes time and in this video Kruger shares with you the drills that he has used to instill this mindset. On-court practice drills show you how Kruger teaches his defense to stop dribble penetration, deny passing lanes, and trap post players. From the basic skills such as defending cuts and screens to the more advanced defending of ball screens, Kruger shows you drills designed specifically to improve these skills. Coach gets more in-depth on defending ball screens and limiting penetration and easy pick and pop shots. You will see full court drills that Kruger uses to work on defensive transition. In the full court drills, Kruger shows you how to get your players to communicate while on the move. Coach also shares a multi-purpose shell drill that will help you prepare for any offensive strategy or individual play. Kruger has had a long and distinguished career and has done so with an emphasis on defense. In this 63-minute video, you will learn how to incorporate Kruger’s mindset of winning every defensive possession into your program.