with Jack Bennett,
former University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Head Coach,
Back-to-Back NCAA D-III NCAA Champions! ('04, '05)
Playing "Sound Basketball" is a concept so important to Coach Jack Bennett that he has developed his coaching philosophy toward that goal, his team practice drills are based on reinforcing it, and it is his teams' "soundness" with the ball that Bennett can point to as evidence in back-to-back National Championship titles! In three of the most important games of the last two seasons, one semifinal and the two championship games, Bennett's teams had an astounding 49 assists and only 15 turnovers. They had no turnovers in the second half of the 2005 Championship Game due, in large part, to the drills shared on this DVD. These drills will make your team a better passing team - this translates into an effective, more aggressive offense! In this DVD, Coach Bennett shares his philosophy and teaches seven comprehensive possession drills that start out 2-on-0 and build up to 4-on-4, half- and full-court. Bennett also discusses the common errors that players make and offers simple corrections. In addition, extensive game footage highlights the benefits of the drills when "the pressure is on." This video is a great complement to any half- or full-court offensive system because it reinforces Bennett's philosophy: "less turnovers equals more wins!"
with Gene Keady, Purdue University Head Coach, 6X National "Coach of the Year," 6 Big Ten Championships, 17 NCAA Appearances, 14 seasons with 20 wins
Gene Keady, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Purdue University, is known for being one of the most intense coaches in college basketball. In this video, Coach Keady will show you how he takes that intensity and instills it in his players during practice. In this video, Keady reveals the drills he uses to ensure that his players are practicing with the same intensity and speed that they would use during a game. The drills he utilizes work on shooting, passing, individual improvement, offense and defense. All of the drills are designed around competitive rules and consequences. Keady emphasizes team morale, team accomplishments and fundamentals as the most important elements in a winning environment. With the drills in this video, you will be able to create the same intense practices as the "master of basketball intensity' - Gene Keady! 68 minutes. 2004.
with Brian Gregory,
University of Dayton Head Basketball Coach;
10 year assistant with Tom Izzo at Michigan State University
"Don't try to teach everything. If everything is important, then nothing is."
Coach Gregory shares the "Super Ten", a time tested set of offensive and defensive drills that have produced great players and championship teams. The drills on this video are utilized at every University of Dayton practice. The five best defensive drills lay the foundation for team and individual defense through repetition and hard work. Gregory shares his defensive philosophy by detailing the Five Defensive Components that guide his defensive teaching including: elbow/block coverage, protect the scoring area, give early help, contest shots, and contesting the pass and pressuring the ball. An emphasis is put on sprinting to the ball, close outs, defending the post, covering ball screens, and 5-on-4 scramble. Each defensive action, or drill, is beneficial in multiple ways. Getting players open for good shots is the focus of the best five offensive drills. These drills are flexible enough to run against man and zone defenses. To complement each action displayed, Coach Gregory then illustrates a set play using that action. This DVD highlights the double away action, I-action, roll and replacement action, Princeton action, and screen-the-screener action. This teaching gem will aid any coach looking to simplify and improve his offensive and defensive attack.
with Jay Wright,
Villanova University Head Men's Basketball Coach,
NCAA "Sweet 16" (2005),
Philadelphia Big Five Eastern College Coach of the Year
Jay Wright is a big believer in developing an attitude for his teams at Villanova. His practices, especially the early-season, tone-setting practices, are a great example of this attitude and how he has instilled it into his Wildcat teams. In this DVD, Coach Wright will take you through an entire practice early in the season. Like all top-notch coaches, his practice is organized, energized, positive and enthusiastic. To emphasize the importance of shooting, all players work on a set-lift shooting technique prior to practice. After a quick 5-10 minute huddle at mid-court, a 30 minute segment includes 7 minutes of stretching, 4 minutes of passing, 9 minutes of shooting, 4 minutes of footwork, and 4 minutes of ball handling. This half-hour shows Wright's commitment to solid technique and fundamentals, which are part of every practice. Next are a series of small group drills with offensive and defensive emphasis. Drills include post feeds, lay-up drill, one two-step jumpers, jab series, and the lefty drill. Players are pushed and hard work is expected from the ever-positive Wildcat staff. Wright stresses communication between players and staff, which allows a strong bond to be built. Wright preaches good habits and a positive approach as he motivates his teams to elite status year in and year out. This practice showcases Villanova's philosophy with fundamentals, individual and team drills, and full-court play. Wright shows his coaching style by constantly praising and teaching his players during practice. An intense scrimmage puts it all together as practice concludes with "Win the Game", a team building free throw drill. Jay Wright's practice session combines all the ingredients needed for building a championship team every year!
with Brett Gunning,
Villanova University Associate Men's Basketball Coach,
introduced by Jay Wright,
Villanova University Head Men's Basketball Coach,
NCAA "Sweet 16" (2005),
Philadelphia Big Five Eastern College Coach of the Year
Jay Wright's ability to transform his players' skills through individual workouts is legendary. Few are better at molding a player to his system with solid teaching, hard work, and repetition. Associate Head Coach Brett Gunning guides players through a classic Wildcat workout. This video will demonstrate the value of repetition when teaching in a small group setting. Wright stresses the "one workout fits all" philosophy as guards and forwards execute the identical workouts. This year-round workout is a foundation of the Wildcat program. Their spread floor attack from all five spots on the floor makes success virtually impossible for opponents. Players get maximum reps during this intense 40-minute skill development session. This workout begins with set lifts, an excellent shooting technique used every day in Wright's program. A quick, aggressive ballhandling segment follows that includes ball slaps, two ball drills, and full-court work emphasizing change of speed and direction. Not a moment is wasted as players shoot game-like free throws between drills. Passing is demonstrated with the versatile three man weave run tight, three-point line, and sideline in the full-court. A footwork segment illustrates the Jab Series: Jab & Go, Jab & Rip, Jab & Jump Shot. After free throws, the workout turns to shooting work. Olympic shooting involves two ball and three players with the emphasis on good habits such as passing, pivoting, and rebounding. The intense workout concludes with competitive 1-on-1 and 2-on 2-drills. The 1-on-1 drill matches the offensive players Jab Series skill against the defensive players ability to keep his head and hand on the ball, make quick slides, contest the shot, and tag the shooter. This drill culminates the skill session by combining all offensive and defensive teaching points into one drill. Hard play, competition, communication, skills, concentration, and good habits are a part of every work out. A superior example of how players can be made in the in-season and off-season!
with Doug Bruno,
DePaul University Women's Head Coach,
9X NCAA Tournament Appearances
Coach Doug Bruno's passion for the game is on display on this exceptional "on-court" presentation. A huge believer in well-rounded ball skills for all players, he emphasizes eye-body quickness, which puts a premium on players' action and reaction. These multi-purpose drills can greatly improve team ball skills, competitiveness and eye-body quickness. At DePaul, drills are transition-oriented 75% of the time; given how Bruno's teams practice, it is no surprise that Bruno's teams led the nation in scoring during the '04 and '05 seasons. He presents a well-rounded group of drills that will help your offense, fastbreak, passing, rebounding and defense. A master of developing players, Bruno presents his thoughts on playing to players' strengths, while working on their weaknesses. Coach Bruno shares his instruction, demonstration, imitation, and repetition philosophy for building nationally successful teams. Knowing that rebounding ignites the fastbreak, Coach Bruno discusses the importance and anatomy of a rebound. Bruno includes seven multi-purpose drills in this presentation that work on court vision, rebounding technique and intensity, defense and much more. This DVD is a great look at the game's fundamentals taught in a live setting. Any coach who needs to maximize practice time can benefit from the flexibility of Coach Bruno's Multi-Purpose competitive drills.
Jerry Petitgoue,
Cuba City HS (WI) Head Boys Basketball Coach (35+ years),
19 Conference titles,
3X Wisconsin State Championships,
26 Consecutive 15+ Win Seasons
This fantastic DVD includes 20 drills personally selected by one America's finest high school coaches, Jerry Petitgoue. These drills are fundamentally sound, proven and have a direct connection to championship basketball. A master coach for over 40 years, Coach Petitgoue takes you onto the court and guides you through each drill, its purpose and how it can improve your team. This DVD is a great example of how drills can form a strong foundation for your team year after year. Additionally, most of these drills can be used by players to drastically improve their skills in the off-season. Ball handling, passing, shooting, jump stops, defense, post moves, rebounding and transition drills are just a taste of what is included. Because players improve through repetition, Petitgoue's teams have excelled due to his consistent focus on fundamentals and skill development. In addition to building fundamentals, these drills will foster good conditioning, communication and add to a team's competitiveness. Highlights are the "tough man" rebounding drill, chair slides, distance lay-ups, commando ball handling and the zone "call it" drill. Excellent instruction!
with Tony Barone,
Memphis Grizzlies Assistant Coach and Director of Player Personnel
In this outstanding DVD, Coach Tony Barone begins with four developmental points on playing team basketball and the importance of spending time practicing the fundamentals. Coach Barone incorporates individual skill development with a series of dribbling and shooting drills designed to work on ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, and speed. Included is a sequence of game strategies that the Memphis Grizzlies use in their own practices. These innovative drills include Out of Bounds play "A," Three-Point Shooting Drill, Drop Step Drill, Rebound Drill, Guard Drill, Lay-up Drill and Rebound Drill. These drills will enhance the development of any player wanting to learn and improve in his or her understanding and execution of effective guard play. Coach Barone uses on-court demonstrations to illustrate the numerous techniques that should be utilized daily. These drills will provide a base foundation throughout your entire season and instill the fundamentals of today's game. The performance of your perimeter players will greatly improve with the use and practice of these effective drills. Coach Barone will teach you all of these drills that he and the Memphis Grizzlies Staff use to evaluate the best players entering the NBA Draft or Free Agent Market to challenge them, expose their weaknesses, and aid them in improving in these areas. These drills are critical in helping you and your players to be successful.
with Jack Bennett,
former University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Head Coach,
Back-to-Back NCAA D-III NCAA Champions! ('04, '05)
Playing "Sound Basketball" is a concept so important to Coach Jack Bennett that he has developed his coaching philosophy toward that goal, his team practice drills are based on reinforcing it, and it is his teams' "soundness" with the ball that Bennett can point to as evidence in back-to-back National Championship titles! In three of the most important games of the last two seasons, one semifinal and the two championship games, Bennett's teams had an astounding 49 assists and only 15 turnovers. They had no turnovers in the second half of the 2005 Championship Game due, in large part, to the drills shared on this DVD. These drills will make your team a better passing team - this translates into an effective, more aggressive offense! In this DVD, Coach Bennett shares his philosophy and teaches seven comprehensive possession drills that start out 2-on-0 and build up to 4-on-4, half- and full-court. Bennett also discusses the common errors that players make and offers simple corrections. In addition, extensive game footage highlights the benefits of the drills when "the pressure is on." This video is a great complement to any half- or full-court offensive system because it reinforces Bennett's philosophy: "less turnovers equals more wins!"
with Kelvin Sampson,
Indiana University Head Coach,
former University of Oklahoma Head Coach;
'01-'02 National Coach of the Year
"There is no such thing as over-achieving ..." begins this video featuring 2X National Coach of the Year, and master motivator, Kelvin Sampson. With the drills, techniques, and energy shown in this video, Sampson will demonstrate how to use your practices to "stoke the competitive fire" in your players --- and the results will be evident on game day and in how your team handles every kind of adverse situation! The drills featured in this video work not only on conditioning, but ball handling, shooting, defense, and rebounding. Your players will be hustling for loose balls and working harder than they ever have before and that hustle will transfer directly into your games! This may be the "spark" to "ignite" the potential in your players and help create a stronger team identity!
with Gene Keady,
former Purdue University Head Coach,
6X National "Coach of the Year"
Coach Keady uses on-court demonstration to teach 13 offensive drills for creating an intense and challenging practice atmosphere. Keady is renowned as one of the most intense, demanding, and successful coach in college history. Coach Keady has compiled more than 500 wins in his 45+ years of college coaching. In this DVD, Coach Keady shares the offensive drills that have greatly contributed to his team's success. Keady has used all of these drills to create better scoring opportunities while increasing competitive intensity in his players and a mastery of the fundamentals. These drills can be used during pre-practice, individual skill development, and during your everyday practice. These individual and team drills will enhance the development of any player you have on your team at any level of play. If you want to change the atmosphere in your practice, these drills will improve the critical fundamentals in an atmosphere of hard work and dedication.
with Gene Keady, Purdue University Head Coach,
6X National "Coach of the Year," 6 Big Ten Championships, 17 NCAA Appearances, 14 seasons with 20 wins
Gene Keady, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Purdue University, is known for being one of the most intense coaches in college basketball. In this video, Coach Keady will show you how he takes that intensity and instills it in his players during practice. In this video, Keady reveals the drills he uses to ensure that his players are practicing with the same intensity and speed that they would use during a game. The drills he utilizes work on shooting, passing, individual improvement, offense and defense. All of the drills are designed around competitive rules and consequences. Keady emphasizes team morale, team accomplishments and fundamentals as the most important elements in a winning environment. With the drills in this video, you will be able to create the same intense practices as the "master of basketball intensity' - Gene Keady!
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with Stu Vetter,
Montrose Christian (MD) HS Head Coach;
2x National "Coach of the Year" (USA Today),
89% winning percentage in 29+ years of coaching
With 699 coaching victories behind him, Coach Vetter shares his twenty favorite practice drills. One everyday drill is the 'defensive stance' drill. This fundamental drill provides a defensive foundation for the entire season. The 'Mustang slide' is a fast-paced drill that incorporates the defensive slide with the dive. Renowned strength coach Alan Stein has developed a few of Vetter's favorite drills that develop quick feet and hands; 'Read and React' and the 'five-cone pyramid' are two examples. Ball drills play a key role in Vetter's practice drills philosophy. Stationary ball handling drills build strength and command of the ball. Included are the 'dribble and roll', 'two ball' drills, 'leg circle' drill and the 'leg scissors' drill. The'3-man weave' is done with 5, 4, 3 and 2 passes. To create game-like settings, plastic trashcans are used on the floor. Players dribble and maneuver around them and take on defenders. Another favorite drill is the '2-on-1' drill where offensive players attack the basket against one defender. To involve all players, the '11-Man Fast Break' creates legitimate game like situations. The 'Two-man Finishing' drill is excellent for powering the ball to the basket. Each drill is competitive and designed to benefit both the offense and defense players. Improve the quality of your practice drills today!
with Gregg Popovich,
San Antonio Spurs (NBA) Head Coach
All coaches have a group of favorite practice drills, and NBA great Gregg Popovich is no exception. He dedicates this presentation to drills that have led to NBA championships. He begins with a simple, yet fundamental 3-on-0 pass and cut drill, which is a staple for the Spurs and is run throughout the entire season. Full court 3-on-3 and 4-on 4 weave drills expose and develop passing, thinking and decision-making. An excellent drill to establish defense is the 4-on-4-on-4 drill. Without the pick away and post up options available, players must pass, cut and maintain good spacing while looking to score. Conditioning and communication are two key elements of this competitive drill. Later in the drill, the pick & roll is added to the offense to create difficulty for the defense. The down and back 5-on-5 drill incorporates all of the pieces of the game. To teach several defensive principles, the full-court one-on-one drill is used often. Technique, desire, and passion are required to be successful in this intense drill. Disc II includes a favorite shooting drill where points are given for makes and points are lost for misses. The rocker and jab step can be added to this drill. Popovich is committed to fundamentally sound offensive play. The 5-on-0 motion drill is run full court to improve offensive patterns. He introduces the gaggle, which is a two-man game on one side of the floor. Popovich closes by teaching the finer points of his motion offense. He does an excellent job of stopping play to explain and teach players his offense. Cornerstones of this offense are the 3-on-3 drill, the gaggle play and the 2-on-2 elbow look and are broken down often.
Learn and practice with Comprehensive is the most extensive instructional video on the market. Packed with over two hours of skills and drills, this program will help you become the best player you can be. Learn and practice with the game's best, including Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire, Diana Taurasi, Rip Hamilton, Kenny Smith and legendary California High School Coach Gary McKnight.
