On Ball Screen Offense that's Unscoutable  Today’s basketball offenses must understand the ball screen. In this presentation, Whitman College head coach Eric Bridgeland shows you how to teach your players on ball screen offense recognition and reads in an effort to increase the number of easy scoring opportunities. Bridgeland is the 2018 HoopDirt.com Division III Coach of the Year after leading Whitman to its second consecutive unbeaten conference record. In four seasons at Whitman, Bridgeland is 104-14. A big reason why the Blues have won so often is Bridgeland’s system of offense. On Ball Screen Offense Philosophy The idea of the offense is to create scoring opportunities as close to the basket as possible. Ball screens are the best way to get the ball into the paint and close to the basket. Coach Bridgeland teaches his players how to run, get into the paint, and apply constant pressure to defenses. Ball screens create the offensive action, which gives players extra incentive as they are the ones applying the ball screens. On Ball Screen Offense Guard Play There are a number of ways that defenses attack ball screen offenses: hard show, soft show, switches, and icing the ball handler. Coach Bridgeland teaches his guards how to attack each when coming off of a screen. Using 2-on-2 drills, guards learn to change their speed as they approach the screen. They can look to square up just as they pass the screener creating some misdirection. Guards can also get low using a bulldog drive into the paint. Whatever they do, your players can create advantages to get to the paint. On Ball Screen Offense Post Play Coach Bridgeland teaches his post players how to set solid screens and keep appropriate spacing. Posts learn how to pop off a screen if they have the range to help spread a defense. Posts also learn to roll to the basket by going wide outside the lane line. This allows the ball handler to continue attacking the rim and get to the paint. Bridgeland uses a 1-on-1 drill to teach post players how to set the screen and then read the help side defender and react off of him. Coach Bridgeland’s presentation ends with 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 drills where players learn to read screens at game speed. These drills help Bridgeland control the practice environment and help players adjust to the faster pace of game action. If you are looking to complement your offense with balls screens, this 81-minute video can help you master the concept. Coach Bridgeland can teach you how to open up a number of scoring opportunities using ball screens. Rent this On Ball Screen Offense DVD today.

Basketball Culture Versatility and Adaptability: Keys to Sustainable Excellence There is more to winning than just having great players who excel at basketball skills. Dr. John Tauer, the head basketball coach at the University of St. Thomas, understands that it takes great teammates and great character to win championships. Tauer, who is also a psychology professor, has won two Division III national championships at St. Thomas and while he has had some great players, he believes it has been the versatility and adaptability of his players that have contributed to a winning culture. In this 85-minute basketball culture video, Tauer discusses how he developed a culture of winning at St. Thomas. He also dives into some of the practice drills that he uses on a daily basis. These drills emphasize some of the most basic skills – passing, catching, and defense for example – that are fundamental to the game of basketball. Developing Basketball Culture and Fundamentals In his program, Coach Tauer has three goals and they have little to do with basketball directly. He reveals each goal and explains how these help to develop a winning culture. Dr. Tauer talks about what it means to be great and how players that cultivate a vision of excellence can grow within the program. Growing players and their mindsets helps each individually and, as a result, the program as a whole. Practice Drills Coach Tauer reviews six drills that his teams use daily to work on the skills that are fundamental to the game. Some athletes may have greater skill sets than others, but none can achieve at a high level if they cannot pass and catch the basketball. You will see some unique methods for teaching basic skills like Coach Tauer’s 3-on-3 1/2/0 Dribble Offense Drill. The drill will help get players in an attacking mindset and teach them how to take advantage of a defense. The drill is also a great way to encourage team chemistry as the offense creates scoring opportunities for everyone on the floor. Coach Tauer takes things a bit deeper bringing an understanding to the game that goes well beyond the court. Players have to understand the “why” behind what they do. If they do not, they may never reach their full potential as both a basketball player and as a person. Applying what Dr. Tauer teaches in this video will help your players understand what it means to be an athlete of great character, a great teammate, and a champion. Building such a culture can help you build a program that can achieve and maintain success. Rent this basketball culture DVD today.

Winning with a Hybrid Princeton Offense Former Williams College and Marist University head coach Mike Maker was very successful using a hybrid style Princeton offense. His Williams teams made four appearances in the NCAA Division III Elite Eight, three in the Final Four, and finished as the runner-up twice. In this video, Coach Maker shares his offensive philosophy and his strategies for attacking man-to-man defense. His ideas are built around the old Princeton offense. After discussing philosophy, Coach Maker goes into detail on the use of pivots, reverse pivots, and passing the basketball. The on-court demonstration continues with a “20-on-2” Shooting drill that forces players to score in a timed situation. The offense is taught in 3-on-0 and 4-on-0 situations and finally tying everything together in a 5-on-0 setting. All of the basic fundamentals are put into play here. His Princeton style offense emphasizes quick slips, ball screens, pick and pops, post ups, and back cuts. In addition, Coach Maker shows you how you can use two good post players in this system. He does go into some defense and how he develops it, but the primary concepts in the video are on developing the offense. Coaches looking to enhance their man-to-man offense can benefit from the tips offered by Coach Maker on screening and cutting. It’s an excellent presentation of how a modern offense can use old school ideas to succeed.

in This Video, Joe Wootten Will Help You Master The Art Of Attention To Details With His Smorgasbord Ways Of Winning Special Situations. In The Course Of The Presentation, Coach Wootten Will Take You Deep Into The "games Within The Game" With Emphasis On The Always Ignored Few Areas Where You Can Pay Attention To So As To Tap  A Few Extra Wins On All Your Schedules. the Presentation Covered From Inbound Sets On The Baseline And The Sideline That Can Give You Multiple Scoring Options And An Easy Outlet, To Simple Ways By Which Players Can Be Taught How To Mark The Time And Then Score. Coach Wootten Also Illustrated Many Scenarios Which Unveiled The Difference Between A Win And A Loss. coach Wootten Also Showcased How To Use His "4 To Score" Half Court Offense To Defeat Any Junk Defense Or Tricks Of Any Team. “treating A Box-and-one Or Half Court Trap Like A Zone Is The First Step To Outsmarting Your Opponent,” Coach Wootten Said.  You Will Also Learn The Skill That Will Help You Organize Your Team To Create Misdirection And Extend A Zone Which Will Leave The Weak Side Open For An Easy And Fast Break Opportunity. towards The End Of The Video, Wootten Demonstrated How Important It Is To Teach Your Players When To Commit A Foul, Force A Drive, And Also How To Penetrate A Full Court Defense When You're Looking To Keep The Hoop Out Of Your Opponent's Hands. With The Aid Of Color Coding System, Coach Wootten Walked His Players Through Every Situation And Ensured They Handled The Pressures Of Playing From Behind Comfortably. if You Are Looking For A Tip Or Bag Of Tricks That Would Help You Prepare Your Team For The Upcoming Season, This Video Is What You Will Need Steal A Few Extra Wins By Winning 'the Games Within The Game.'

Total Body Strength Training for Basketball A first-class strength and conditioning program can make all the difference in a successful basketball program. Understanding how to put together such a program can be a chore, but St. Joseph’s University Director of Strength and Conditioning Brian Bingaman shows you how to maximize the speed and power of your athletes in the weight room. Bingaman is a certified strength and conditioning coach and is recognized as a Level 1 Club Coach by United States Weightlifting. Coach Bingaman takes you through a standard weight training day in the St. Joe’s basketball program. He combines compound lifts with other exercises to maximize the time in the weight room and train a variety of skills in a short amount of time. Plyometric Drills Balance stability and quickness are two key skills that can help a player improve his or her performance on the floor. Coach Bingaman uses a variety of plyometric drills were players go through a series of box jumps and hurdle hops. Players learn to explode upward into a jump and land softly in preparation for another jump. The drills are done with one leg and two legs to build coordination. The drills are also done forward and laterally and Bingaman teaches athletes to be “quick off the ground.” Olympic Lifts For building explosive power, nothing beats Olympic lifts like the clean and the snatch. You will see Bingaman take athletes through a series of clean pulls and hang cleans. Here, he teaches the idea of triple extension and quick, explosive movements. These Olympic lifts are combined with mobility-based exercises to promote core development, flexibility, and injury prevention.  Olympic lifts are great for strength training for basketball. Compound Lifts Coach Bingaman shows a series of lifts for the upper and lower body designed to build strength and power. He emphasizes various squat variations as these lifts can be difficult for taller athletes. Coach Bingaman also addresses the issue of safety when squatting and points taller athletes to using the leg press and other alternatives to the squat. Squats are great and are used in Bingaman’s program, but using these types of machines can help to reduce spinal loading. Taller athletes can then lift heavy with much less risk. In 64 minutes, Coach Bingaman gives you all you need to develop a top-notch strength program. Rent this strength training for basketball DVD today.

Keith Dambrot – Winning Plays for Special Situations Basketball is a game of special situations and being prepared for them is the path for success. Former Akron and current Duquesne University head coach Keith Dambrot shares with you a wealth of wisdom and experience in dealing with those special situations. While at Akron, Dambrot led the Zips to 21 or more wins in 12 of his 13 seasons. He was the MAC Coach of the Year in 2016 and ’17. In this video, you will see 5-on-5 on-court demonstrations of everything from inbound plays to how to beat a 1-3-1 defense and much more. Coach Dambrot also addresses late-game situations. BLOB & Knife Two baseline out of bounds plays are demonstrated to get the ball to your best player. If the entry pass is taken away, Dambrot demonstrates a knife technique that attempts to get a wing into a gap in the zone. This is a technique that can be used against any zone defense. Match Up 1-3-1 Offense Facing a 1-3-1 defense is a special situation since many teams do not utilize it. Playing against a 1-3-1 can be a challenge especially with undersized guards. Given Dambrot’s expertise with the 1-3-1, he has developed ways for securing multiple entries and seals to beat it. You will watch as Coach Dambrot walks through the options to create space and get open shots against the 1-3-1. Pressing off of Missed Baskets Because of its difficulties, many teams do not press after missed shots. Dambrot explains how he designs rebounding to flow right into press defense. In addition to the press, Dambrot offers five additional plays for handling late-game situations. These are situations where you must advance the ball the length of the floor in less than seven seconds and get a 3-point shot. Dambrot also adds over 15 adjustments to these plays. Being prepared for special situations can lead a team to a few extra wins each season. Coach Dambrot addresses so many special situations that you will come back to this video time and again.

Features & Benefits Get better at Football coaching Learn from J.T. Curtis! Your team can reach new heights! To be the best, learn from the best. J.T. Curtis, John Curtis Christian School, Los Angeles Head Coach Over 540 coaching wins - the second highest number of high school football coaches to achieve 500 wins. Distinguished member of National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame (2015) 2012 Louisiana Class 2A State High school Champions (26 total State HS Football titles); The 2012 USA Today National High School Champion and 2012 USA Today National HS Coaches of the Year. Between 1975 and 2004, 25 state championship games appearances, 19 state titles --- this is the kind of success that your offense needs to be like a well-oiled machine. Your offensive backfield is the key to all of this. This DVD contains three sections that showcase John Curtis Christian School Football’s backfield success. Quarterback Position: Stance is the first step taken by the quarterback (on-field demonstrations), drills and steps for outside veering, inside veering and cutback plays are also shown. Running Back Positions: Receive handoffs, footwork, shoulder turn and footwork, as well as drills for the inside, outside, and cutback. Six drills for running the veer offense from perfection: Running back positions together and QB. This offense can be used in daily practice to perfect! This tape is perfect for completing Controlling Defenses with Veer Offense! 50 minutes. 2005.

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Basketball Offensive Playbook Want to take a page out of Tom Izzo’s basketball offensive playbook ? You can with this video packed full of Coach Izzo’s ideas about attacking man-to-man and zone defenses as well as ideas about transition offense. Coach Izzo is widely regarded as one of the masters when it comes to basketball X’s and O’s. His seven Big Ten championships, seven Final Four appearances, and a 2000 NCAA tournament championship are evidence of that fact. Izzo likes pro-style offensive sets and half-court execution in an effort to get the best shot. You will see Izzo teach his players every detail of a set’s execution, which opens up a number of aspects of the coach’s playbook. You’ll see everything from zone quick hitters to transition offense and even end-of-shot-clock plays. Tom Izzo Philosophy In this segment, Coach Izzo shares some key elements behind his philosophy of offense at Michigan State. You will learn why he runs certain plays at certain times. He also gives some insight into why he prefers pro-style sets. Coach Izzo also details some of the players he’s had through the years and how he best used their talents. Tom Izzo Zone Offense Using a whiteboard, Coach Izzo diagrams several sets that attack zone defenses. His core philosophy behind defeating the zone is to attack from inside out. He shows you his base set, the 1-3-1, and why he uses it to attack all zone defenses. Coach Izzo diagrams three of his go-to plays against 2-3 and 1-3-1 zone defenses and then demonstrates a few more with his players in a scrimmage format. You’ll see Izzo in action during a scrimmage session where you will see his players attack zone defenses and how he corrects them. Man-to-Man Offense Izzo uses packages of set plays to beat man-to-man defense. He breaks down five plays in his Horns and 452 Series of quick hitters using the whiteboard before showing them in live scrimmage action. Each set in Horns comes with a counter depending on how the defense is playing. All plays are designed to get the ball into the lane in some fashion. Structured Transition Offense Coach Izzo takes you through to practice drills to teach transition offense. It is imperative that a team learn to stay organized while playing fast. Coach Izzo’s drills show you all of the scoring options available in the two drills – the 5-on-0 Break and the Dummy War into Break. The 5-on-0 Break gives players an opportunity to walk through the drill and see each scoring opportunity. End of Clock Execution Teams must be able to execute in an end-of-clock situation. Coach Izzo teaches his players by placing 10 seconds on the shot clock as they go through a series of quick hitters. Coach Izzo’s video is a treasure trove of information about how to play offensive basketball. There are plenty of nuggets to take and use in your program. Rent this basketball offensive playbook video today.

Transition Defense Drills & Defending the Ball Screen To play defense at a high level, teams must be great in two areas – transition and defending ball screens. St. Louis University head coach Travis Ford discusses both in this video. You will see the same drills Coach Ford uses in practice on a daily basis to manage transition defense. Plus, Coach Ford shows you two techniques – hard hedge and icing – for defending ball screens. Ford has carved out a niche for himself as a defensive-minded coach. As the former head coach at Oklahoma State, Ford took the Cowboys to five NCAA tournaments in eight seasons. At UMass, Ford’s 2007-08 team was the NIT runner-up. His teams have always been known for their defense. Transition Defense Drills & Roles One of the common problems Coach Ford sees with transition defense is players that either stick to their positional counterpart or those that run back and defend an area. Coach Ford alleviates those problems by assigning three different roles to ensure the primary ball handler is unable to establish his or her game, that position mismatches are used to your advantage, and the all defenders sprint back to stop any basket. Stoppers: this is your best full-court, on-ball defender Protectors: a slower player who is least likely to get a defensive rebound Sprinters: three players that crash the boards then sprint back to stop specific shots Coach Ford takes you through a few drills to help players better understand the concepts and skills they need to get back on defense. Each drill creates an attacking, aggressive mindset that must stop ball handlers from advancing the ball up the floor. Ball Screen Defense Coach Ford also spends some time discussing his strategies for defending the ball screen. With the hard hedge, Ford teaches a scare-and-screamer technique. The screener’s defender maintains contact with him and screams and yells. Ford teaches the off-ball defense to help in slowing down the ball handler. Using the icing mentality, players must force the ball handler baseline and be ready to corral away from the basket. Coach Ford shows you how to position guards for an effective trap out of the ball screen as well as where to put your off-ball defenders to stop easy baskets. Coach Ford’s transition defense eliminates confusion and doesn’t permit excuses. The assigned roles and responsibilities make it easy to learn and understand. Coach Ford’s transition defense plus his tips on defending ball screens are a great way to help your team prepare for the upcoming season. Add it to your collection today! Rent this Transition Defense Drills DVD today.

Winning the Turnover Battle In any basketball game at any level, turnovers can be the difference between winning a game and losing it. Win the turnover battle and your team is much more likely to win when the final buzzer sounds. In this video, former LaSalle University head coach John Giannini shares his strategies for minimizing turnovers in game-day situations. Giannini won an NCAA Division III national championship at Rowan University before becoming the head coach at Maine and LaSalle. His 2013 LaSalle team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen. Practice Drills to Reduce Turnovers Coach Giannini goes to the whiteboard first to discuss and explain 10 different practice drills designed to reduce turnovers and help players play more confidently in high pressure situations. The presentation also goes onto the court to demonstrate each drill. You will see Giannini’s 40-minute workout that he used daily to help LaSalle reduce its turnovers from 14 per game to 11 a game in one season. Pressure Drills Each drill serves two purposes. Players learn to apply relentless pressure while on defense. The offense learns how to handle that pressure by advancing the ball via the dribble and passing. Some of the drills focus on the half-court while others are full-court drills. The common 3-on-2/2-on-1 as well as full-court 2-on-2, 3-on-3, and 4-on-4 are simple drills designed to improve the ability to handle pressure. The Jump Stop Drill and LaSalle’s Two-Minute Play Hard Drill will help players improve their ball-handling and passing skills. All of the drills help players develop confidence in their dribbling and passing. Players learn to deal with pressure so that it becomes second nature. The energy created in practice carries over into game situations. Coach Giannini discusses how you can hold players accountable in each drill. This helps players focus and become more consistent in doing the little things like cutting to get open or using screens. Limiting turnovers is an important aspect of basketball. Players can improve upon their individual skills and learn to prevent turnovers. Coach Giannini’s video is a must-have for players and coaches that want to become more consistent against pressure defense. Rent this winning the turnover battle DVD today.

The Unpredictable Run and Jump Defense Jack Smith, head boys’ basketball coach at McDermitt HS (NV), has over 300 career wins thanks, in large part, to the Run & Jump defense. It’s an extremely fun style of defense that creates chaos for opponents and plenty of wins for coaches like Smith. In this presentation, Coach Smith shows you how he took the Run and Jump defense that he learned from several successful coaches and added his own tweaks to create a defense that can help coaches at any level. In the video, Smith delivers a complete overview of the defense including: How devastating the Run & Jump can be by wearing down opponents physically, creating turnovers, and getting easy scoring opportunities in transition Coaching buzz words like “no man’s land,” “the gray area,” “protect the fort,” and “danger zone” Simple rules that allow for great execution of the Run & Jump Top five drills for the Run & Jump that can replace normal conditioning drills Coach Smith diagrams each concept of the defense before taking a group of high school boys to the court to demonstrate. The advantage of this video is the instruction you see as Coach Smith teaches the defense for the first time to this group. Footwork & Pressure Drills The first drill you see is the Slide Drill which teaches players how to slide their feet to ensure they stay in front of their opponent to pressure the ball. It also teaches players the proper angles to take. The 1-on-1 drill trains players to put constant pressure on the ball, use the proper angles, and cut off the ball handler before he reaches the basket. The 3-on-3 drill puts together the essentials learned in the 1-on-1 drill. Players learn to force the offense into speed dribbles and then they jump the ball. Plenty of turnovers are created by doing so. The 5-on-5 Freeze Frame Drill slows down the action so that Coach Smith can break down each player’s assignment within the defense. Individual Skill The next series of drills are great because they work on individual skills like ball handling, passing, and shooting while also serving as conditioning drills. Using these drills in conjunction with the Run & Jump prepare your players to play at a high tempo for an entire game. As an added bonus, Coach Smith shows game film from state finals and regular season games and narrates them explaining the Run & Jump in action. Any coach interested in this exciting style of play will definitely want to add Coach Smith’s presentation to their library. Rent this run and jump defense DVD today. 

Enhance your hand-eye coordination You can think faster when you are on the court Practice speed training In his basketball drills, Coach Sutton stresses the importance of making mistakes with aggression and not omission. He is always striving to improve. This is what drives Sutton's innovative approach to teaching communication and engaging players. Sutton uses two basketball balls in every drill during this basketball workout. Sutton uses tennis balls to encourage players to improve their hand-eye coordination skills through a variety of useful and practical drills. Many of the same drills can be performed with basketballs and Sutton also demonstrates several other basketball drills. Sutton shows the "Rip Hamilton drill" to help with perimeter skills. It focuses on developing motion offense and movement without the basketball. This DVD of a basketball workout is an example of the cleverness and creativity that Coach Sutton has. These drills are simple, but clever and can be used by all levels. 69 minutes. 2009.

You can take advantage of larger teams Find out how to win when you are undersized Plays and drills to attack large teams In 2008, Coach Stevens stormed the college basketball scene. He was the third-youngest NCAA Division I coach and led his team to 30 wins. Stevens is well-known for his ability lead teams of smaller size to success. He will demonstrate how small teams can thrive in this system. Stevens uses negatives to make them weapons by utilizing defense, rebounding and ball security. Stevens outlines five key strategies to beat larger teams and nine areas to focus on as you implement this system to achieve undersized success. Stevens shares his perfect blend of philosophy and drills to show how his teams can defeat any national powerhouse. These drills and ideas will help you defeat larger, more athletic opponents. 46 minutes. 2009.

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.