with Kevin Sutton, Montverde Academy Men's Basketball Head Coach, NIKE Skill Academy Instructor
In this DVD, Kevin Sutton incorporates innovative two- and three-player drills into a well- rounded practice format. Coach Sutton believes that strong, explosive guards are at the heart of a winning basketball team. Your guards must be able to set the offense, handle the ball, dictate the tempo of a game, and hit game winning shots. Sutton stresses working in game-like conditions and using competitive drills for ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, reading screening angles, communicating, and developing counters to all potential defensive situations. These are the same drills that Sutton has used countless times in the Nike Skill Development Academy and in developing six professional players and over 90 college players. Coach Sutton provides numerous techniques for individual and team development that should be utilized daily during the season and will become your foundation for pre- and post-season skill development workouts, making this video a must for any coach or player's video library.
with Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University Head Men's Basketball Coach; NABC "Coach of the Decade," 12X NABC "Coach of the Year," Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2001), 3X NCAA National Championships ('91, '92,'01)
and Chris Collins, Duke University Assistant Basketball Coach; #6 all-time 3 pt. field goals made (Duke)
For the past 25 years, Duke has been home to some of the best point guards in the country and they have all studied and practiced the developmental drills presented in this excellent production. Coach Krzyzewski provides the overview and background for each section and Duke assistant coach Chris Collins teaches the drills and techniques on the court. This workout includes warm-up drills, defense drills, transition shooting drills and offense drills to create a complete point guard workout. The ultimate goals of this program are to get point guards comfortable with the ball, to build passion and understanding for the role of the point guard, and to create a "coach on the floor" mentality. Collins implements 10 drills that are built around ball handling, distributing the ball and controlling the tempo of the game. These innovative tactics and techniques encompass a variety of areas of guard play, including: shooting, transition, and screening. All of the drills are run in a game-like/competitive setting, stress the importance of communication and leadership, and build on the fundamental needs of a point guard. This will help your point guards become "an extension of you" on the court where making the correct decision at the right moment is crucial!
with Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University Head Men's Basketball Coach; NABC "Coach of the Decade," 12X NABC "Coach of the Year," Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2001), 3X NCAA National Championships ('91, '92,'01)
and Johnny Dawkins, Duke University Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach; 2X First Team All-American, All-Time Leading Scorer (Duke), "National Player of the Year" ('86), Named one of the "50 Greatest Players in ACC History"
Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Associate Head Coach Johnny Dawkins give you an "inside look" at Duke's intense workout for perimeter players. The Duke basketball program has a reputation for unparalleled individual improvement using these competitive and innovative drills. Dawkins highlights four areas in this effective workout: warm-up, defense drills, transition shooting drills and offense drills. The workout emphasizes the ability to create and convert open shots, get open on the wing, use screens, and catch and shoot in transition. Along with ball handling drills, Dawkins includes a multitude of shooting drills that will cover the proper shooting stance and the most effective way to catch the ball to make your shooting more accurate and efficient. There is no one better on the court than Coach Dawkins to teach these outstanding drills. As a player, Dawkins finished his college career at Duke as the school's all-time leading scorer (2,556 points). In addition, Coach Dawkins shares insightful detail about playing effective defense on the wing. Duke Basketball's effective practice regimen has been a large part of the success of the Duke teams over the years, which includes seven "National Player of the Year" award recipients for Duke. The drills in this workout can be incorporated into individual workouts or a competitive practice environment and are appropriate for all ages.
Kevin Sutton: 30 Drills for Building a Complete Guard
with Kevin Sutton, Montverde Academy Men's Basketball Head Coach, NIKE Skill Academy Instructor
In this DVD, Kevin Sutton incorporates innovative two- and three-player drills into a well- rounded practice format. Coach Sutton believes that strong, explosive guards are at the heart of a winning basketball team. Your guards must be able to set the offense, handle the ball, dictate the tempo of a game, and hit game winning shots. Sutton stresses working in game-like conditions and using competitive drills for ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, reading screening angles, communicating, and developing counters to all potential defensive situations. These are the same drills that Sutton has used countless times in the Nike Skill Development Academy and in developing six professional players and over 90 college players. Coach Sutton provides numerous techniques for individual and team development that should be utilized daily during the season and will become your foundation for pre- and post-season skill development workouts, making this video a must for any coach or player's video library.
Is it possible to develop qualities like court sense, vision, and the instinctive ability to make the right pass at the right time? The answer, thanks to this video, is yes! With Better Passing's 42 game situations, you'll learn how to read the court and develop that sixth sense that all great passers have!
Our newest DVD, Scoring Without the Ball is the most advanced player improvement video ever produced. The techniques in this video will increase your basketball IQ, and help you develop a set of skills the vast majority of players do not possess.
The video's longest chapter (24 minutes) is on how to react to your teammate's dribble penetration, an essential skill because the drive is the most common offensive act in basketball today. Included in this chapter is an explanation of the Circle Movement. (In short, if defenses are taught to rotate and help one direction, offensive players should rotate the opposite direction!)
Offense without the ball is an essential skill to becoming a complete player, but almost totally overlooked in basketball today.
Bottom line: Every player and coach who has a grasp on the basics should study Scoring Without the Ball. The video is the most thorough and groundbreaking study on playing without the ball ever conducted. And with pro footage proving the techniques work in real games, it's a fact that you're going to benefit from using the skills in this DVD.
Don't Just Get Open, Get Open To Score!
3 hours, 30 minutes in length
» Sections on every aspect of playing without the ball, including getting open when denied, running the fast break, the give and go, using screens, setting screens, and more.
» With footage from men's and women's international pro ball, sharp graphics, and professional filmmaking, this video will both entertain you and enhance your basketball IQ.
» The video certainly explains the basics of moving effectively without the ball for younger players, but much of the DVD is geared toward advanced concepts for high-level players and coaches.
» The video contains 7 chapters, plus bonus sections by Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman and future Hall-of-Famer Jason Kidd. There is a summary of each chapter below.
» The pictures below are still frames from the video. The text to the right of each picture explains the still.
» Scoring Without the Ball was written, filmed, and edited over nearly thirteen months. During that stretch, the only goal was to help players who have a true desire to do whatever it takes to take their game to the next level.
In this 7-DVD-Set, you get over 13 hours of techniques, drills, and workouts. Master the basics and advanced fundamentals with the entire Better Basketball set.
Better Shooting DVD, Better Ballhandling DVD, Better 1 on 1 Defense DVD, Better Passing DVD, Better Post Play DVD, 1 on 1 Offense and Better Moving Without the Ball.
with Steve Alford, University of Iowa Head Men's Basketball Coach
Coach Alford presents a comprehensive tape on guard development appropriate for all ages. This video stresses competitive techniques for ball handling, shooting, footwork, reading screening angles, and counters to all defensive switching on screens. These innovative guard drills will enhance the development for any player wanting to learn and improve their understanding and execution of being an effective guard. Along with ball handling drills, Alford includes a multitude of shooting drills that will cover the proper shooting stance and the proper way to receive the ball to make your shooting more efficient and effective. This video is done using on-court demonstrations to effectively show how all of the drills can be incorporated into an aggressive and competitive practice environment.
with Ganon Baker, Nike Basketball Training Specialist, Ambidextrous Shooting Coach, and World-renowned Instructor and Clinician
This DVD is only for those who are serious about basketball! Ganon Baker's expertise is in demand worldwide as an instructor and clinician. This DVD is proof of his popularity and ability to improve skills. "Taking your game to another level" through demanding drills is what Ganon Baker is all about. Success comes to those who dedicate themselves to improving their game every day, in-season and off-season. For the advanced player these drills serve as a foundation for rising to the next level of play. Handling the ball is the "Rock" of your total game. These drills will strengthen your game in every area through demanding, "no-frills" skills development. Only the serious player can use this DVD to produce noticeable improvements in his or her game. The Ball Wrap series contains 14 drills that challenge hand quickness and speed. Four additional Dribble Wrap drills emphasize ball control and concentration. The popular "NBA Dribble Moves" segment highlights moves made famous by Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, and Steve Nash. Baker's imaginative tennis ball drills are great for eye-hand coordination and focus. The "Moves on the Move" series focuses on driving in a straight line and getting to the basket. All 42 drills are combined in the "Magic Circle" drill where players creatively show their stuff. This DVD is for the serious player or coach who wants to get the most out of their workouts. The player who commits to Ganon Baker's demanding drills will witness improvement never before possible! This is a necessary investment in your rise to the "next level"!
with Barry Brodzinski, Five-Star Basketball Shooting Instructor
"Shooting is hard work!"
In 20 years of experience as the shooting instructor at the legendary Five-Star Basketball Camps, Coach Brodzinski has taught thousands of players. His experience indicates that even great players don't properly use shooting drills to elevate them to the next level. Likewise, coaches at times are limited in their experience to incorporate shooting drills into their practices so that players improve their shooting daily. By utilizing the drills on this DVD, players can easily take 500 shots in an hour workout and truly improve their shooting. Coaches can build these drills into the framework of their practice sessions. The first half of this DVD is dedicated to 25 Individual shooting drills. Warm-up shooting, shooting on the move, triangle shooting drill, post shooting drills, full court shooting, and the "Combo 24" free throw conditioning drill are highlights. Players who work out on their own must go at game speed, set "shots made" goals, and never leave the court without making the last shot. The final 25 drills, coaches shooting drills, focus on Multi-player shooting drills; they are beneficial because they rely on good passing, teamwork, excellent communication, and hard work. Shooting drills such as "Beat the Ghost", Distraction drill, full court dribble shooting, corner shooting, shuffle shooting, and team partner shooting drills are creative and demanding. As players work on shooting technique and accuracy, they also improve their conditioning. Overall, these 50 fast-paced drills can be added into your individual or team workouts. With reinforcement of proper technique and a high degree of repetition, players will gain greater confidence, and success, as a shooter!
Montverde Academy Men's Basketball Head Coach, NIKE Skill Academy Instructor
To become a great shooter, players must concentrate and execute when fatigue begins to set in. Coach Sutton uses his own players in this on-court session where they are pushed physically and mentally. Each drill requires players to be shot ready, react to situations, use proper technique and maintain total concentration. The workout opens with a dynamic stretching routine that combines stretching with ball handling. In the full court, Sutton introduces 11 drills that focus on stretching and concentration. The Power 45 drill demands communication and teamwork, as well as shooting and footwork. Each player shoots 45 shots from three spots on the floor. Before transitioning to the next drill, players shoot free throws, jump rope or run sprints. The Around the World drill uses chairs in three spots six feet around the basket. Maneuvering around chairs while shooting makes this drill a challenge. Chairs are moved to half court for the M drill. After each shot, players run around chairs to the next spot. X shooting is also difficult by adding a back pedal to half court followed by a shot in transition. Defense is added to the X drill where everything that happens in the game of basketball is simulated. The final drill is sideline to sideline touches with chairs. Defensive slides again are an added feature of this workout. Cool down is a chair shooting drill that allows players to concentrate while winding down from the workout. Each drill has been carefully and creatively designed to push players while working on their shooting. Games are won and lost in the last minutes and fatigue often plays a huge part. Use this DVD to join those who win when it counts!
Becoming a Champion Basketball Player: Creating Open Shots and Improving at the Line
with Barry Brodzinski, Five-Star Basketball Shooting Instructor
Coach Brodzinski has worked with some of the best shooters in the country during his time as shooting instructor at 5-Star. His expertise is on display in this DVD. The art of shooting is viewed from five different angles; getting open, using screens, the jab series, dribble moves and free throws. Each of these represents areas that players must master to become scorers. Getting open is often difficult for most players. Using the V- and L-cuts shown here, players can use skill to get open to receive the ball. Next, Brodzinski demonstrates how to effectively use the down screen, back screen and ball screen. The third area involves creating space by using the Jab Step. Highlights are the Pro Step Jab, the quick shot move, the jab and cross opposite and the Space Maker Move. Using dribble moves is another way to create shots. The cross over, inside-out dribble and the spin move are described and demonstrated. Lastly, a big emphasis is put on foul shooting. To make it realistic, foul-shooting practice must be done under duress while tired. The Combo 24 foul shooting drill combines sprinting with foul shooting. Players learn to concentrate and make important foul shots while exhausted. This DVD will assist players in becoming the best offensive players they can be!
48 minutes. 2006.
Teaching Kids to Shoot: A Guide for Parents and Coaches
with Barry Brodzinski, Five-Star Basketball Shooting Instructor
This straightforward, easy-to-follow approach to shooting will make an expert instructor out of every parent and coach. For 20 years, Coach Brodzinski has taught the fundamentals and mechanics of shooting at the world famous Five-Star Basketball Camps. With this vast experience and knowledge, Brodzinski outlines the key building blocks of the jump shot. Knowing the basics and having a passion for basketball are the essential elements for teaching any young athlete to shoot the basketball. Brodzinski demonstrates 10 key points to shooting that allow for a clear progression of fundamentals needed by all players. Use of easy-to-follow terminology will assist any parent or coach. Key tips on a shooter's "point of release" will increase a young player's confidence by allowing them to shoot according to their age and strength level, while maintaining proper technique. This presentation concludes with long sought answers to often asked questions by parents and coaches about the art of shooting instruction. In the driveway or in the gym, you can help any aspiring player gain needed skills and learn valuable fundamentals by becoming an informed "shooting teacher" for any young athlete!
50 minutes. 2006.
A Coach's Guide: Increasing Your Team Shooting Percentage
with Barry Brodzinski, Five-Star Basketball Shooting Instructor
Every team seeks to score more points and win more games. This DVD shows how a team can accomplished this simply by shooting a higher percentage. This focus on shooting can help a team maintain the physical and mental edge needed to win in big games. In all, 12 drills are demonstrated, providing a template for you to design your own shooting practice. Shadow shooting, lay-ups around the coach and two-line team shooting provides a warm-up for the workout. The full-court dribble drill and outlet drill combine ball handling and shooting. Competitive free throw situations are placed between drills. The "Rip Hamilton" drill and the follow the leader drill include cutting for lay-ups, one-dribble jump shots and block jumpers. A specialty drill is the Big Man "X" drill where players take shots from four spots on the floor. Fatigue forces additional concentration and physical demands for players throughout the workout. The full court 3-man weave and two pass full court shooting drill push players to handle the ball, cut, communicate, concentrate and properly shoot the ball. The workout concludes with the full court foul shot competition. This unique approach to shooting improvement requires a team to dedicate an entire practice to just shooting. Through these drills, your team can score more points with fewer shots.
56 minutes. 2006.
50 Shooting Drills
with Barry Brodzinski, Five-Star Basketball Shooting Instructor
"Shooting is hard work!"
In 20 years of experience as the shooting instructor at the legendary Five-Star Basketball Camps, Coach Brodzinski has taught thousands of players. His experience indicates that even great players don't properly use shooting drills to elevate them to the next level. Likewise, coaches at times are limited in their experience to incorporate shooting drills into their practices so that players improve their shooting daily. By utilizing the drills on this DVD, players can easily take 500 shots in an hour workout and truly improve their shooting. Coaches can build these drills into the framework of their practice sessions. The first half of this DVD is dedicated to 25 Individual shooting drills. Warm-up shooting, shooting on the move, triangle shooting drill, post shooting drills, full court shooting, and the "Combo 24" free throw conditioning drill are highlights. Players who work out on their own must go at game speed, set "shots made" goals, and never leave the court without making the last shot. The final 25 drills, coaches shooting drills, focus on Multi-player shooting drills; they are beneficial because they rely on good passing, teamwork, excellent communication, and hard work. Shooting drills such as "Beat the Ghost", Distraction drill, full court dribble shooting, corner shooting, shuffle shooting, and team partner shooting drills are creative and demanding. As players work on shooting technique and accuracy, they also improve their conditioning. Overall, these 50 fast-paced drills can be added into your individual or team workouts. With reinforcement of proper technique and a high degree of repetition, players will gain greater confidence, and success, as a shooter!
