Effective Zone Offense Set Plays Zone defenses are being employed more and more at every level of basketball these days. Five-time state champion head coach Anthony Carlyle has built a tradition at Yazoo City HS (MS) using zone sets the provide multiple scoring options against any type of zone defense. He shares many of those simple but effective plays with you in this video. Philosophy of Zone Offense With a belief in working on your weaknesses, Coach Carlyle has crafted a zone offense designed to score against any zone defense. At one point in his career, his teams struggled with zone defenses. He decided to put his players to work and learn how to apply man-to-man principles while running their zone sets. The result was a philosophy that he still believes in today. Set Plays For Coach Carlyle, set plays against a zone start with false action or some sort of misdirection to help create a scoring opportunity either on the perimeter or in the paint. He explains some his set plays in detail: “L” is a play where the offense sets the defense up for a lob pass to the team’s most athletic player. The lob creates misdirection and allows a skip pass to your best 3-point shooter. “Wing Double” creates a scoring opportunity for your best shooter by setting up the defense as you look for gaps to dribble penetrate. “Screen” is a play where your wing looks to screen the middle of the zone to free up your best post player for a layup or a post-up. An added bonus is the skip pass out of the post to your best shooter or scorer. In the 14 Series, players begin in a 1-4 set and work to create scoring options for your best shooter. One option uses a ball screen to create a 2-on-1 for your best penetrator. Coach Carlyle offers up some of the best ways to score against a zone defense in this video. You will see all sorts of demonstrations for how to beat the zone using screens, skip passes, and more. If you struggle against zone defenses, this presentation is for you! Rent this Zone Offense Set Plays DVD today.

“Fist” 2-3 Zone Defense Learn the 2-3 matchup zone defense from veteran NBA coach Dwane Casey, whose name is synonymous with the term defensive guru. As an assistant in Dallas, it was Casey that installed the 2-3 matchup zone that led the Mavericks to an NBA title. As a head coach in Toronto, the Raptors were consistently one of the NBA’s best defenses and Casey continues his legacy now in Detroit. In this video, Casey breaks down the intricacies of his matchup zone showing you practice drills that simulate the most common offenses run against it. Watch as Coach Casey teaches the Humber College men’s basketball team to play his defense without ever having run a 2-3 zone in the past. Installing the 2-3 Zone Coach Casey has some basic fundamental principles of the 2-3 zone. First, he shows you how the court is divided up into different quadrants to teach players basic positioning and responsibilities. You will see how Casey teaches defending the ball and how players nearest the ball are to help. All of the strategies taught by Casey adjust depending upon the location of the ball and the defender that is applying pressure. Communicating in the Zone Defense Opponents often try to overload one side of the zone defense to gain an advantage. Coach Casey teaches players how to initiate “bumps” in player coverage. To do so, players must know the correct terminology and use it when communicating with teammates. Casey demonstrates a drill you can use to reinforce communication and the different strategies he teaches. Coach Casey adds a flasher into the high post to challenge the defense’s matchup responsibilities. Players have to learn how to extend outside of their coverage areas based on the situation. Communication plays a vital role in doing so. Coach Casey also shows you how to play the matchup zone on baseline and sideline out of bounds plays. One of the masters of defense at the highest level, Coach Casey goes into great detail in this 56-minute video to explain the secrets of the 2-3 matchup zone. Own it today!Read our 2-3 Zone Defense Guide here.

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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

Drills for Developing Hybrid Basketball Players In today’s more multi-faceted game, players that have the ability to play multiple positions are extremely valuable. University of North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll understands the need for such hybrid players and has developed a system for training them. Driscoll served as an assistant with Scott Drew at Baylor helping to rebuild the Bears program before taking over at North Florida where Drew led the Ospreys to their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance (2014-15). In this unique skill development video, Coach Driscoll shows you how to take tall players and develop them into hybrids. They have the ability to score from inside, but also can step out and attack the basket with ball handling skills as well as show off their shooting range. Ball Handling Drills Coach Driscoll teach post players to handle the ball with a series of ball handling drills normally reserved for point guards. Using four different drills, Driscoll works on players’ abilities to shake defenders and drive the lane. In a second set of drills, players combine ball handling with finishes at the rim. Each moves stresses change of direction and getting defenders on their heels. Players work on pro hops, step-back jumpers, floaters, and the Stockton move. Training in the Post Hybrid basketball players can exploit mismatches in the post when playing with their back to the basket. Coach Driscoll uses three drills to teach players to finish at the rim while playing with the back to the basket. The QB Tee Back to the Basket series teaches players eight different ways to score through the post. Driscoll teaches a “cheat step” that helps players get angles on defenders and puts them in positions to score. Shooting Drills Coach Driscoll shares a number of shooting drills designed to sharpen players’ shooting technique. The Great 8 Finishing drill teaches players how to finish with control at the rim using either hand with six finishes. Driscoll also works players through eight different scoring situations they would commonly see in their ball screen offense in game situations. This helps players take shots that they’ll take in games. Creating Offense Two final skill development drills help develop players into playmakers. The first breaks down options for penetrating the lane. Players have the ability to execute the “LeBron” pass to an open perimeter shooter as the defense sinks to help in the lane. The Ball Screen Acuity drill reverses traditional roles. The big handles the ball while perimeter players become the screeners in a pick and roll action. With the changing game, athletes need to adapt as well. Coach Driscoll’s video will show you how he builds players that can play any position in today’s “position-less” game. Rent this Hybrid Basketball Players DVD today.

Successful Basketball Offenses: Cutting, Spacing & Fakes Melanie Balcomb is the winningest coach in Vanderbilt women's basketball history thanks, in large part, to her philosophy on the offensive end of the floor. She has over 400 wins, has won three SEC titles, and took Vanderbilt to 12 straight NCAA tournament berths between 2003 and 2014 with an offense that goes much deeper than the set play. In this on-court presentation, Coach Balcomb dives deep into the offense that helped her win an average of 23-plus games per season. Instead of teaching players set plays, Coach Balcomb teaches concepts. Players work conceptually rather than through a series of set plays or quick hitters. Coach Balcomb believes players are more effective when they are taught to read and react to a defense to find multiple scoring opportunities. One of the things you will see in Coach Balcomb's presentation is a discussion of the top four things an offense can do to control any defense. * Proper spacing * Timing * Read defenses * Move without the basketball Successful Basketball Offense Key Points Next, Coach Balcomb moves into areas of offense that are often not stressed enough but can affect outcomes. Off the ball actions are important. Players must understand how to move without the ball. Balcomb also gets into fakes - shot fakes and ball fakes to slow down a defense and make a read. Cutting is another skill that is important in countering defenses.  Through the use of Vandy's main set play, Coach Balcomb shows you five scoring options that include all the elements of the offense. You will see the 5-on-0 Putting It All Together drill in which players must do all of the little things that make an offense effective. In the successful basketball offenses video, Coach Balcomb shares the finer points of offense introducing concepts that every offense must master to become effective. She teaches players how to play and coaches how to coach their players through movements and actions, not just set plays. You will develop players that play more freely reading and attacking defenses at their weak points. Rent this successful basketball offenses DVD today.

Elite Level Post Player Drills & Development To develop their skills at an elite level, NBA players like Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry turn to professional basketball trainer Rob Mcclanaghan. He has helped develop some of the game’s best post players and in this presentation he takes you through the same drills he uses with the likes of Anthony Davis and the WNBA’s Candace Parker. Players learn how to create scoring opportunities with their back to the basket. McClanaghan works on catching and facing up, duck-ins, rebounding, and more. Regardless of position, players learn to become more effective scorers. Back to the Basket Post Player Drills The work beings close to the rim which helps players build the skills they need to progress and move further away from the basket. For every move and drill, Coach McClanaghan teaches the details that players need in order to beat defenders and score around the rim using no dribble, one dribble, or a combination of the two. For each move, McClanaghan teaches a counter move to keep defenders off balance. The Turnaround Series helps players develop patience in working near the rim. They learn to use effective footwork, stay low, and beat defenders in the low post. Catch and Face Post Player Drills Post players move from the low block to the mid- and high post. To be effective in scoring from these areas, players must be able to catch the ball and square up to the basket to create scoring opportunities. Coach McClanaghan teaches a number of drills, which can all be used on the perimeter as well. This helps make post players more versatile. By using the Jab Step, Coach McClanaghan shows a series of moves and counters that allow players to rip and attack the basketball using a spin back, 1-2 shot, or pushback shot. Duck-Ins, Rebounding, and Trail Shot Post Player Drills The final segment in the presentation involves duck-in moves and rebounding around the basket. Having these finishing skills is vital for any post player, especially against strong defenders. Coach McClanaghan talks about “holding the seal” which can help any post player gain an advantage when using these finishing moves. You will see a great rebounding drill that helps develop quickness and hand-eye coordination. Players also learn to rebound, gain control, and finish on the offensive end. Another drill has posts run the floor. Players must be able to put the ball on the floor and finish with a jump shot. The jump shot drill is also a good conditioning drills for posts. This is as good a video as there is on the market for developing post players. Coach McClanaghan gives you the drills and guides you through an effective post workout. Rent this post player drills & development DVD today.

Elite Basketball: Perimeter Player Development Professional basketball trainer Rob McClanaghan has trained some of the NBA’s and WNBA’s best. Players like Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Candace Parker have all trained with McClanaghan. In this video, the NBA skills trainer lays out his blueprint for building the complete perimeter player. Coach McClanaghan starts with shooting and moves through stationary and moving ball-handling drills, change of direction drills, and drills for working on using ball screens. Elite Basketball Shooting Form The fundamentals of shooting are important at any level. Coach McClanaghan demonstrates how to properly shoot the ball. Players then work on mastering their technique and form. Stationary & Moving Ball-Handling No matter what level a player is at, they must work on the basic fundamentals. One of those, of course, is ball-handling. Coach McClanaghan puts players through a set of 10 simple, effective, and time-efficient drills that help players improve their dribbling technique. Players also see several new dribbling moves that create scoring opportunities for everyone on the floor. Change of Speed/Direction To be a great perimeter player, one must be able to deceive defenders by changing speed and/or direction. Coach McClanaghan helps players build these skills with a set of “off the wing” moves. Players must have a strong jab step. McClanaghan demonstrates an effective jab step and then adds a counter. Each move that players develop must have a counter. Having a variety of moves makes a player that much more potent when they get the ball on the wing. Ball Screens Today’s offenses utilize the ball screen more and more. To be an effective guard or wing, players must be able to set up defenders and use ball screens. Coach McClanaghan works with players to help them read the defense. That way, players can work against hedges, hard hedges, traps, and defenders going under the screen. McClanaghan also works on dribble pull-ups, lateral action, and drive and kicks. Each has a drill or two that helps players develop these skills. Like the rest of his drills, these are not only designed for skill development, they also help players learn to perform under pressure and serve as conditioning drills. This DVD is loaded with ideas and drills from one of the NBA’s best skills trainers. Let Coach McClanaghan help you build quality perimeter players by adding this to your coaching video library. Rent this elite basketball perimeter player DVD today.

Offensive Drills to Build Your Imagination Learn how to fill up your playbook with motion and set offenses that will allow your players to shine on the court. Current Davidson College head coach Bob McKillop, who coached NBA MVP Stephen Curry, shows you his offensive system in this video. It’s the same system he uses at Davidson and in the 2013 World University Games where he led Team USA. Read and React Offense Coach McKillop shows you the breakdown drills he uses to implement his offense. You will learn how to teach the offense within your own system. One of the Coach McKillop’s primary points is the concept of attacking the attacker to create flow and rhythm within your offense. With an emphasis on simplicity, Coach McKillop is able to teach players how to read defenses and create the appropriate rhythm and flow. The Davidson Offense Using on-court demonstrations, Coach McKillop, who has nearly 600 career wins, demonstrates the basics of his Davidson offense. He teaches you five drills that instill the following concepts: How to attack space Find the open man Catch and see the floor Dribble with a purpose Finish the cut Each of these concepts, when mastered, will help your offense become successful. Players become better decision makers on the court and, ultimately, make the half-court offense unstoppable. This is one of the best DVDs you can buy to help players at any level understand how to play the game. It is not simply a patterned offense. It’s one that allows players to develop their basketball IQ and make them a threat to score at all times. Rent this Offensive Drills DVD today.

The Early Pick-and-Roll Attack The NBA’s Phoenix Suns have long been associated with high-scoring, fast break offenses. In this video, you will gain firsthand knowledge of the Suns mid-2000s up-tempo attack led by two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash. Coach Noel Gillespie, a Suns assistant who is now a G-League head coach, gives you a detailed look at how the Suns got the ball up the floor quickly and used a “7 seconds or less” mentality to become one of the league’s top scoring teams. Drag Series The Suns Drag Series is reviewed by Gillespie. The series includes the dribble drag, single drag, and double drag. Gillespie outlines each player’s responsibility including scoring options in each set. He also presents a number of counters that you can put in place against various defenses. Coach Gillespie details each player’s responsibility in transition whether off of a made basket, a defensive rebound, a blocked shot, or a steal. Gillespie shows you the weaknesses in defenses that are getting back in transition and how to attack them with early pick and roll actions. 21 Series Another series of plays used by the Suns was part of the 21 Series. It is a series where players are forced to sprint up and down the floor in an effort to maximize scoring opportunities. In the 21 Series, Gillespie shows you there are more options in place for your point guard and plenty of chances for your post players to get involved. Gillespie demonstrates a number of actions including 21 Chase, Counter, Keep, At, Flare, and Delay. Quick Action Gillespie continues his teaching with the Suns Quick Action. The popular transition series is based on a wide pin down screen where the wings are looking for curl action and the posts are looking for duck-ins. The point guard has the opportunity to turn the corner for an open drive as well. In addition, Gillespie shows you a quick step up and a quick big which are used for big plays in transition. Coach Gillespie’s video is short, coming in at 35 minutes, but it is full of information related to improving in transition. If you are looking for ways to create an attacking mentality in your program, this is the DVD for you.

Explosive and Full Court Drills from Around the World Terry Layton has been around the world as a basketball coach, scout, and player. Currently a Nike scout and International Basketball Consultant for Latin America, Layton offers some of what is being done at the international level. He shares some very innovative drills and ideas not seen elsewhere. All the drills are demonstrated with just two baskets, which is what most international coaches have available. Explosion Drills Using whiteboard diagrams and on-court demonstrations, Coach Layton provides an overview of explosion drills. These are used to improve an athlete’s speed and teach an athlete how to change speeds. It’s a unique look inside some interesting training. Coach Layton discusses 10 aspects of explosion training. These include moving faster after making a fake, increasing speed when changing direction, exploding after a pass or screen, exploding into position in transition, and more. You will see two drills on technique, two on faking, three drills that work on passing, and many more. There are also defensive drills including one for long traps and one for short traps. The drills give unique insight into basketball in the international arena. Full Court Drills In the next segment, Coach Layton covers seven drills used by some of the top international coaches in the game. Each drill incorporates Fartlek training or continuous interval training to help condition athletes. The full-court drills work on fundamental habits warmup or pre-game routines to get players loose and focused Chinese Drill: players that turn athletes into explosive players. You will see passing drills that teach players how to get the ball to an open teammate. Along with that, Coach Layton shows you a new concept called “belly passes” to prepare players for any open shot. The drills Coach Layton shares include: Argentine Drill: use for  learn to attack the basket off a pick-and-roll or pick-and-pop Mexican 3-Ball Drill: players master the triple threat and shot prep as they look to attack the basket off a drive and kick situation Coach Layton’s presentation can help you develop players all while maximizing your gym space. Push your players to a new level of training and moving with this DVD. Rent this Full Court Drills DVD today.

Your team's ability pass, catch, dribble and shoot can be improved. Practice drills can help you build your offense Conditioning can be incorporated into offensive drills Make sure that you transfer your drills from practice to the field. Geno Auriemma teaches half- and full court offensive drills as part of his daily practice. These drills demonstrate the key to team offense: Being able to pass, catch and dribble. He then shows his 2-man passing drill, 2-line layup drill and 3-man weave half-court and full court drills. Then he begins his full court court transition offense with his 3-man drill. Next, a player is added to make it 4-on-0 before finally making it 5-on-1 transition. These drills create a game-like environment and push the defense to lay up or get them back up. Finally, he adds a player to go 4-on-0, finally reaching 5-on-0 transition. These drills will not only improve your team's ability to pass, catch and dribble but also help with communication and conditioning. Auriemma is now able to use this drill to help with his secondary offensive ideas. He concludes with questions about practice setup, inbounds plays and facing full court pressure defense. These proven drills by Geno Auriemma will help you improve your offense this season. 75 minutes. 2010.

Find out everything you need about shooting and defending three pint shots from National Champion coach Billy Donovan This section contains information on shot distribution, pinpoint passing, charting shots, and practice. Four comprehensive shooting drills that will help your team improve their shooters Coach Donovan's offense is built around the 3-point shot. It has made a significant difference in major wins and disappointing losses. The 3-point shot is an offensive difference-maker, but it is equally important to defend the 3-point line. Donovan believes shot selection is important and that great shots can be the result of a commitment to transitions and dribble penetration. The player-coach relationship fosters shooting confidence and is integrated into the offense. Donovan shares tips and tricks on how to chart shots in practice, pinpoint passing, shot distribution, and more. Donovan demonstrates his 3-point shooting attack in four comprehensive shooting drills. You will learn how to defend the 3-point shot using Donovan's "no help rule" and trapping with rotation. Donovan's well-taught concepts will help you increase your point production while limiting your opponent's chances. 62 minutes. 2009.

Playing the 1-3-1 zone defense is a great way to get rid of your opponent's best player. You can also move other players in defense. A player must be athletic and able to finish at the opposite end of the 1-3-1 zone. The back position is best for a point guard-type player. He covers a wide area from corner to corner, and must be a good communicator. The 3-man covers the left side, from wing block to wing. The best rebounder is the 4-man. He starts on the left wing. The 5-man is the best rebounder and sets up at the line of free throws. His coverage starts from the top of the key block. This defense must discourage the offensive from passing the ball. DeChellis reduces the zone by placing the ball in different places on the floor. To fine-tune the defense, drills are provided. DeChellis describes the 1-3-1 zone as a "high risk, high reward attack" which can quickly change the pace and leave athletic opponents tired. 69 minutes. 2007

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