Building Your Half Court Man to Man Defense It has long been known that defense wins championships at any level of basketball. Iowa City West (IA) HS head coach Steve Bergman has accumulated over 500 career wins and six Iowa Class 4A state championships playing an aggressive man-to-man defense. In this video, Coach Bergman explains the four basic defensive concepts that have contributed to his teams’ defensive success. In this half court man to man defense video, Coach Bergman uses whiteboard segments and on-court demonstrations to give you an in-depth look at his entire defensive system. You will learn Bergman’s rules for three levels of pressure including how to tailor the defense to best suit your personnel and defend the teams you will face during the season. You also get 13 practice drills that will help you build the foundation for an aggressive man-to-man defense. Individual Breakdown Drills Defense begins with stance, footwork, and closeouts and Coach Bergman addresses all three in three different breakdown drills. Each half court man to man defense drill can be adjusted to emphasize the needs of your players based upon their abilities. Coach Bergman stresses hustling back on defense and keeping the ball in front of you. This is how his teams minimize the number of easy baskets by opponents. Shell Drills Coach Bergman helps you build team defense concepts through the use of four- and five-man shell drills. He uses a number of variations to help teach concepts such as denying cutters, helping on dribble penetration, and more. The drills include: Box Drill: works on defending off-ball screens such as pin downs 15-Second Drive Drill: challenges defenders to make the right rotations to stop dribble penetration and recover Five-Man Shell Drills: incorporates post defense and how the post steps up against dribble penetration 5-on-5 Change Drill: perimeter players learn to “help the helper” in drive situations Small-Sided Cutthroat Drills Once the basics of the man-to-man defense have been taught, Coach Bergman turns up the heat with a number of “cutthroat drills” where the defense plays at a disadvantage. These drills include: 8 Passes Drill: defense plays all-out pass denial 4-on-6 Scramble Drill: defenders must rotate correctly to help versus a drive 35-Second Perfection Drill: great drill to demand defenders pay attention to every detail of the defensive system All the tools to build an outstanding half-court man-to-man defense are here for you from concept to application! Rent this half court man to man defense DVD today.

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Building Team Culture & Continuity Zone Offense Don Showalter has had a successful career coaching high school basketball in Iowa and also serving as a USA Development coach. He is a five-time recipient of USA Basketball’s Developmental Coach of the Year award. In this video, Coach Showalter shares some of his knowledge about building a positive team culture and he shows you a simple continuity offense and how it can take advantage of any zone defense. Developing Team Culture To build a winning culture, Coach Showalter begins his presentation with an explanation of the four Cs: culture, comfort, compete, and communication. Each of these must be practiced daily to develop a healthy culture and a sound program. In addition, Showalter shares 15 player standards to develop passion and enthusiasm for the program. Players demonstrate the “communication circle” activity that gets players out of their comfort zone. Continuity Zone Offense Coach Showalter then takes you to the court where he demonstrates his continuity offense. He explains how flashing into gaps creates indecision by the defense. Showalter’s offense has the ability to defeat any zone including the 1-2-2, 1-3-1, and 2-3 zone defenses. He covers many of the basic rules and shows you how to screen a zone defense. You will also see a 4-high zone offense that uses screening action against the zone. Then, Coach Showalter demonstrates a zone set that is great to use after a timeout. Two post players are positioned on the same side of the floor with a back-pick and lob pass to get an easy scoring opportunity. Regardless of what type of zone offense you run, Coach Showalter shares eight points about zone defenses and how you can disguise your regular zone offense by using a double stack alignment. Top 10 Mistakes by High School Coaches Coach Showalter finishes his presentation by sharing the top 10 mistakes made by high school coaches. The list provides a great deal of insight to help you avoid the common mistakes made by the average coach. Rent this Building Team Culture DVD today.

Competitive Drills for Man-to-Man Defense If you are looking to improve your man-to-man defense, this is the video for you. Ben Jacobson, head basketball coach at the University of Northern Iowa, will help you create a defensive philosophy that will shut down opponents. Coach Jacobson is a two-time Missouri Valley Coach of the Year who took his Panthers to the Sweet 16 in 2010 using an intense, tough man-to-man defense that held opponents to just 63.5 points per game that season. If you have been searching for your team’s defensive identity, Coach Jacobson can help you find it. Coach Jacobson will help you organize your practice so that you improve the effectiveness of your defensive practice time. The four key principles of his quarter-court defense are revealed as well as 10 different defensive drills. These drills provide the foundation as you plan your defensive practice time. The drills begin at the very basic level from 1-on-0 the whole way to a full 5-on-5 situation. Coach Jacobson preaches working on the fundamentals of defense which include maintaining balance, keeping feet on the ground, and squaring up to defenders. He also emphasizes teamwork. Players must learn to communicate in order to be good defenders. These drills also work on pressuring the ball, developing a closed stance to gain an advantage in a short close out, and moving with the ball as it is being moved. Coach Jacobson’s drills advance to 5-on-5 situations which become more game-like. These drills will help you increase your team’s intensity and overall toughness on defense. Pressuring the ball, contesting shots, and maintaining good baseline defense are all keys to Northern Iowa’s success on defense. Coach Jacobson’s philosophy can be adapted to your program and bring you similar success. 65 minutes. 2010.

Jud Heathcote's 1979 Michigan State championship team is where Coach Monson learned how to incorporate man-to-man tactics into zone defense. Monson shows seven unaffected man-to-man defense techniques that can be used to create a winning team. Monson adds a creative twist to his defense teaching by having players connect by ropes and forcing them all to work together as one unit. Monson, a strong believer in defensive transformation, explains the importance of setting your defense and getting back to it within the first five seconds of each defensive possession. Monson shares several drills that can be used to teach your team the skill of stopping easy baskets. Monson also shares some drills that can be used on the floor to teach your team how to stop easy baskets. This DVD is perfect for those who like both zone and man-to-man defenses. It will help you save time, reduce your drill list, and make your team more consistent at the defensive end. 70 minutes, 2008.

Basketball Agility Drills with Coach K Learn Coach K's basketball agility drills. Playing defense requires your players to be in great physical condition. If there is a coach that knows what it takes to produce great defenders, it is Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski. He is the winningest basketball coach in NCAA Division I history with over 1,000 wins. What Coach Krzyzewski has done at Duke is incredible. His teams have won 12 ACC regular season titles, made 12 trips to the Final Four, and have claimed five national championships. In this video, you will see how Coach K instills in his players the mental toughness and discipline that it takes to be an elite defender. Featuring Coach K in his element – on the court at the legendary Cameron Indoor Stadium on Duke’s campus – you will watch as he takes you through 20-plus drills and strategies that will help you improve on defense. Coach K has coached six National Defensive Players of the Year. He knows what it takes to be an outstanding defender and presents that in this video. Basketball Agility Drills to Develop Great Defenders The basketball agility drills presented will help your players develop the most basic of defensive skills including controlling the movement of a ball handler, disrupting passing lanes, and challenging shooters. The idea of elite defenses is to force opponents into situations where they either take a bad shot or turn the ball over. To do so requires athletes that are in great physical shape that also have sound defensive mechanics. All of Coach K’s drills are competitive, which challenges players at all times. While your players will build their level of conditioning, the drills also teach important defensive concepts such as transition defense, increasing pressure on the ball, and weak-side help defense. Coach K will also help you take these drills a step further by creating game-like situations so your players can practice what might happen on the defensive end of the floor. The drills presented by Coach K can be used throughout an entire season to not only improve your team’s defense, but also to build and maintain a level of physical conditioning. The drills are also useful for any level of competition. If they work for Coach K, they can work for you and your program as well. 50 minutes. 2005. Rent this basketball agility drills DVD today.

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Transition Offense with Breakdown Drills Looking to score quickly? VCU head coach Mike Rhoades has developed a fast break system that is designed to strike quickly in the first few seconds of the shot clock. It is a system that has helped Rhoades to four NCAA tournament appearances and win three consecutive ODAC Coach of the Year awards while at Division III Randolph-Macon. In this video, Coach Rhoades lays out the rules and responsibilities of his transition offense. You will learn how to react to dribble penetration as well as drills to build the fast break. If you want to play fast, Coach Rhoades can show you how. Transition Offense Structure and Implementation Coach Rhoades reviews the job of every player on the floor in the fast break. The idea is to get the ball out quickly to guards running wide. Rebounders secure the ball and outlet quickly to get the ball moving up the floor. Rhoades also shows you how to do this after a made basket. As the ball moves up the floor, Coach Rhoades discusses maximizing spacing as well as the different options that are available in the fast break. He emphasizes attacking the defense before it has a chance to set up. You will also see how all five players react to drive and kick situations to help maintain a continuous attack while an open shot is created. Transtion Offense Practice Drills Coach Rhoades demonstrates eight different drills that will help you build the fast break offense and commit to an up-tempo style of play. These drills include: Primary Cycles: Players learn to strike quickly with initial scoring options Three-Man Weave: This progressive drill helps develop full-court passing and finishing 3-on-0 Transition: This teaches the specific scoring actions with the fast break Advantage Drill: Players learn how to compete in every single fast break advantage situation 5-on-5 Scrimmage: This drill is unique because it incorporates a 12-second shot clock Coach Rhoades’ video is a must-have for coaches looking to play fast on offense. His concepts and drills can help any team play at a faster tempo. Rent this transition offense DVD today.

Bob Hurley’s Drills for Defensive Mastery For 45 years, Bob Hurley Sr. was the head basketball coach at St. Anthony’s High School in New Jersey where he captured 28 state championships, won four national championships, and produced hundreds of quality players that went on to play at the college level. Hurley is well known throughout the coaching ranks as one of the most knowledgeable in the business. In this video, you will be presented with a plethora of knowledge from one of the best coaches in the world. Philosophy For Hurley, all players must follow a pattern of daily habits that help mold not only successful players, but successful people. Hurley has taught and modeled these habits throughout his four decades-plus as a coach and his teams have been remarkably consistent as a result. In addition, Hurley sets the expectation that practice will always be harder than games. Hurley establishes this at the beginning of every season and it helps players strive to work on their weaknesses to improve the team. Drills Each year begins with Hurley teaching the basics of defense. It all starts with the stance and progresses to footwork. Hurley emphasizes desire and hustling after loose balls. It is these types of things that have helped him establish himself as one of the great coaches at the high school level. In addition to defense, players must master the basics of rebounding, which include proper positioning and attacking the glass on either end of the floor. Here, Coach Hurley introduces a series of drills designed to make players better rebounders. Superman Series: Hurley demonstrates five different drills that can be used to develop an absolute stud rebounder, no matter if the player is a post or a guard. Each drill focuses on the fundamentals of rebounding including using two hands, being strong with the ball, and even using a shot fake after an offensive rebound. 6-Man Closeout: Defenses today must be able to contest shots from the perimeter and be prepared for the drive when a post player sprints out to set a ball screen. This drill helps teach ball screen defense under game-like conditions. At the conclusion of the video, Hurley shares his thoughts on offensive celebrations. He teaches his players to eliminate them because once a basket is scored another offense is ready to push the ball up the floor in an effort to score. Hurley’s defenses are so good because after a made basket they sprint back on defense to prepare for the next possession. Whether you are a rookie coach or a veteran of many years, Coach Hurley has some wisdom for you in this 61-minute video. With a list of honors a mile long, Coach Hurley knows a thing or two about successful defense and he shares it with you in this video.

Building a Man-to-Man Defensive System Gary Close spent nearly three decades as a top assistant for some of the best coaches in NCAA Division basketball history. Working closely with coaches like Bo Ryan and Tom Davis, Close has in-depth knowledge of each coach’s defensive strategies. In this video, Close teaches and demonstrates Ryan’s half-court defensive system and then breaks down two of Davis’ full-court pressures. You will see how your defense can control tempo, disrupt offenses, and force opponents into bad shots. Defensive Basics Close starts with defensive philosophy and then discusses the rules of the half-court defense. A philosophy that holds players accountable allows a team to play at a high level. Close also talks about communication and teaching points when watching film with players. The on-court demonstration begins with the stance and footwork. Close places emphasis on cutting off the offensive player’s path to the basket. The rule is players do not expose their numbers to the sideline camera for this opens up a path to the rim. Additionally, Coach Close talks about help defense and recovery. Breakdown Drills You will see 12 different drills that you can use daily with your players. It all starts with the one drill that is the basis of the entire defense – 1-on-1 from the Top. The drill teaches the importance of pressuring the ball after a closeout. Other drills help build the techniques needed to play the defense. Once players have the basics down, drills progress into live action. Defending Screens In defending screens, Close emphasizes pressure on the ball. The player being screened and the screener’s defender work together to make it difficult for the offense. Close details the roles of each player involved in the screen. Coach Close also goes over how to defend all types of screens including down, slip, fade, stagger, and ball screens. Each screen is defended in multiple scenarios and you will see the 4-on-4 Ball Screen Defense drill, which gives players game-like situations where they learn to defend screens. 55 Pressure Defense In an on-court demonstration, Coach Close shows you his full- and ¾-court pressure defense. He’ll take you through defending multiple press breaks and shows you his 55 Pass Reaction drill which teaches players to set up pressure defense quickly in an effort to force a turnover. Using Coach Close’s defense, you can become a winner. Close gives you three defenses that can help your program start winning now!

Building a Defensive Culture On nights where they seemingly can’t hit a shot from anywhere, great teams still win because they play great defense. Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Larry Shyatt understands that defense can be the great equalizer and has proven so in his decades of coaching. In this video, Coach Shyatt presents a collection of ideas on how to build a defensive culture, including drills that help you do so. Team Culture You often hear coaches at all levels say that the key to winning championships is defense. Is that something you say or do you actually mean it? Coach Shyatt gives his Super 7 concepts for creating a defensive mindset and culture. Half-Court Defense Coach Shyatt guides you through the first steps of teaching a half-court defensive philosophy to your players at the beginning of a season. He uses ropes and the White Line philosophy to help players understand proper positioning on the floor. Coach Shyatt also shows you how you can extend this teaching to your full-court pressure defense. Warmup Drills How your team starts practice sets the tone for the entire session. If you really believe defense wins championships, they you need to start practice with warmup drills that emphasize it. Coach Shyatt demonstrates three drills the he uses on a daily basis to get players ready to play defense. Players work on breaking down ball screen defense with the ELC concept. Players work on their toughness in the Step Up drill where players help on dribble penetration and draw charges. Peer Pressure Drills When a game reaches a critical moment in a packed gymnasium, will your players hear you? Great teams are those who can communicate with each and hold each other accountable. Coach Shyatt introduces two peer pressure drills that force players to make layups and use full-court passing with perfect technique. Transition Defense For Coach Shyatt, this is the key to becoming a great defensive team. He stresses transition defense because it can eliminate some of the easiest scoring opportunities for opposing offenses. Coach Shyatt shows you three drills, two of which are the Tate’s Drill and the Circle Transition Drill. The Tate’s Drill teaches players to excel in the first six seconds of a possession by sprinting back on defense, building a wall, and getting matched up quickly. The Circle Transition Drill teaches players to load to the ball in transition. Coach Shyatt was part of championship programs at the University of Florida and the University of Wyoming. For any program looking to build a true defensive culture, Coach Shyatt’s video is a great place to start. Rent this Defensive Culture DVD today.

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Breakdown Drills for Building the Pack Line Defense Forcing low percentage shots while keeping players out of foul trouble is the goal of Northern State University men’s head basketball coach Saul Phillips’ Pack Line defense. There are a number of variations of the Pack Line defense. Phillips takes what he learned from the legendary Bo Ryan and other great coaches that used the pack line defense and guides viewers through its implementation. Coach Phillips, who took North Dakota State to two NCAA tournaments, focuses on installing the pack line defense using a variety of drills. No matter how big or small your staff is, Phillips will show you how to use each drill effectively. Keys to Playing the Defense The presentation begins with an explanation of why teams should use the pack line defense. The defense’s objective is to contain the dribble, prevent penetration, and keep the offense out of the paint. By doing so, the pack line defense forces teams to consistently make outside shots. The pack line defense contests those jump shots as well, which is one of the biggest keys to playing the defense. Game-like Drills For Practice Coach Phillips shares a series of drills to help players learn their responsibilities within the structure of the defense. The drills are easy to install and players are able to learn quickly as a result of performing them. The drills include: 1-on-2 Drive: Players focus on playing great 1-on-1 defense as well as help defense, which is the key to the defense’s success. 2-on-2 Closeout: Teaches proper spacing and quick weak side help. 3-on-3 Shell: The drill works on stopping dribble penetration and proper rotations to force the longest pass possible. The drill also focuses on perimeter players’ responsibilities and reactions when the ball goes into the post. 4-on-4 Shell: Coach Phillips teaches players how to react to common offensive actions such as Floppy, America, screen-the-screener, and pick-and-roll action. The use of these drills has allowed Coach Phillips’ teams to use the pack line defense to even the playing field against teams that are more athletic. If you are looking for help in installing the Pack Line defense, Coach Phillips has you covered in this excellent video presentation. Rent this pack line defense DVD today.

Open Practice: Skill Development & Practice Drills University of Kansas head coach Bill Self understands how to get the best out of his players. He has done it for years and the results have placed him in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Self has recorded over 700 career wins and taken his teams to 13 Sweet Sixteens and one national championship. In this video, he shares the details of his offense as well as 12 different drills he uses to develop players. The two-hour practice video comes from Kansas practice sessions and focuses on a team that had eight newcomers. Coach Self shares his practice drills that can help your players improve their fundamental skills. The practice footage includes: 6-Man Press Breakdown drill to defend the 1-4 high backdoor cut Baseline spot throw-ins under pressure Sideline throw-ins under pressure Five line transition Ball handling and passing 5-minute shooting Individual skills for perimeter players Individual skills for post players Guards: attacking the basket and 3-on-3 play Posts: post moves and 2-on-2 play Game-Like Offensive Skill Development Coach Self builds a player’s offensive skills using a variety of competitive drills as well as 2-on-2, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 play. Players work on ball handling, passing, shooting, and more. Posts and guards take part in breakout sessions to further work on individual offensive moves. For example, guards work on pullup jump shots, L-cuts, curl cuts, and hard shrugs to get shots up within the Kansas offense. The final portion of the video shows Coach Self using 3-on-3 attacking drills to teach driving angles and movement. Within the 3-on-3, Coach Self teaches using high-low entries to build guard post interaction within the offensive system. This is one of the best videos around for coaches focused on offensive development. Rent this practice drills DVD today.