• 2 hours, 41 minutes in length
• Better Post Play explains all the fundamentals and basics of post play, and then dives into unmatched detail
• The video contains 10 chapters, plus sections by Jermaine and Tamika. Thanks to eye popping graphics, demonstrations by over 30 players, and footage from five different locations, the video is not just a great improvement tool, it's fun to watch
• The new standard for what a sports improvement video should be
• Like all the Better Basketball videos, Better Post Play was written, filmed, and edited over nine months with the goal of helping players who have a true desire to do whatever it takes to take their game to the next level

Coach Thorpe introduces the concept of "Skill Overload" in this impressive post improvement DVD. This presentation will show how he rapidly assists players to make the transition from executing new skills learned through drilling to successful performances in games. Thorpe believes in skill progression as the key to improvement. He begins with players demonstrating drills for developing their weak hand with short shots around the basket. A series of "Thorpe Drills" teaches needed skills such as footwork, catching, balance, and exploding to the basket. These drills are combined in a grueling drill where players attempt 24 shots, exploding to the rim. Big Step teaches players 10 feet from the rim to catch, keep the ball high and big step to the rim. The same drill is executed from 15 feet to stretch players' skills. Players also are instructed to two-foot hop to gain distance and balance on the way to the basket. Major emphasis is put on a go-to move with the back to the basket. More skilled players learn a 2nd, 3rd and 4th counter to their favorite post move. Thorpe teaches "show the ball without showing the ball" as players use their elbows as they execute the jump hook. A counter to the dangerous jump hook is a short jump shot in the paint, set up by a solid fake to the hook. As players gain skills in the post, they add the "freeze fake" to the progression. A final move in the progression is the classic "up and under" move. Thorpe's teaching concludes with a progression move drill that demonstrates all moves in the 5-step progression. This DVD is a tool for all coaches and players who are serious about improving post play step-by-step. Udonis Haslem, Loren Woods, Kevin Martin, Orien Greene, and Josh Powell are all graduates of Thorpe's program. Take a lesson from NBA players and learn from the best!

92 minutes. 2006.
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Kevin Sutton has earned a name for himself as the head coach of Montverde Academy as well as an instructor for the Nike Skills Academy. Sutton believes that a successful post player should be a "P.I.G.," which is an acronym for: Passion to play the post, Intensity to compete and Guts to battle through every play. In this innovative, on-the-court presentation, Coach Sutton teaches drills to help develop footwork, rebounding, catching, scoring, and the conditioning of your post players. Coach Sutton shows you his entire practice for the post player from warm-ups to strength and conditioning. Choose from any combination of two ball drills, chair drills, conditioning drills, and high and low moves to add excitement and enthusiasm to your practices. In addition to giving your practice a boost, these drills are perfect for any player's individual, year round workouts. This instructional DVD will help you and your players realize your dreams.

2005.
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and Steve Wojciechowski,
Duke University Assistant Basketball Coach;
National "Defensive Player of the Year" ('98), 2X "All ACC," holds Duke's 2nd highest single season steal total (82)

For the past 25 years, Duke has been known for some of the toughest post players in the country - they have all studied and practiced the developmental drills presented in this excellent production. The stronger the interior, the stronger your entire defense will be! Coach Krzyzewski provides the overview and background for each section and Duke assistant coach Steve Wojciechowski teaches the drills and techniques on the court. Wojciechowski begins the post player workout with an active warm-up - the warm-up is an opportunity to get loose while working on ball handling, passing, and short jumpers. Wojciechowski goes over a series of drills designed to enhance your post players' abilities "to the max," including: half-court snap shots of interior defense, drop step, jump hooks, screens, and other shooting drills. Throughout the entire production, you will receive insight into how Duke develops ball denial in the post, developing "rebounding machines," low post moves, extended post moves, and screening (on the wing, high post, and baseline). Also clearly explained are the techniques and strategies to help pivot players grow in skill and ability, with special emphasis on foot skills. In order to have a great defensive team, you must have great interior defenders - this is the workout your team needs!

43 minutes. 2005.
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In 55 minutes, Coach Alford presents one of the most thorough and comprehensive big man development videos ever assembled! This video demonstrates the critical areas of big man development in a competitive practice environment: agility drills, catching, posting techniques, low post footwork, rebounding, and defending the post. Beginning with fundamentals, Alford demonstrates proper techniques for receiving the ball in the post, making post moves, and going strong to the basket. In all 13 competitive drills are demonstrated that Alford uses every practice to develop his post players into rebounding "machines", as well as solid low post defenders. Everything presented can be incorporated into individual or team workouts.

55 minutes. 2003.
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Coach Newell has spread his "big man" basketball principles across the world through his famous camps and clinics; he has helped teach the same drills and individual moves in this DVD to some of the game's best-ever post players such as Shaquille O'Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson, and Bill Walton. Coach Dunlap has also used these "Pete Newell" principles to transform the Metro State program into one of the powerhouses of Division II basketball. In this demonstration-clinic presentation, Coach Newell includes over 20 areas of big man development including pivoting, getting open, power moves, counters, psychological attitude, and 14 big man moves. Newell teaches virtually every move to get open, seal defenders, get jump shots and hooks shots, how to attack the basket, and how to finish strong. He also teaches and demonstrates the technique of the pick and roll, as well as all of the counters and reads to keep the defense guessing and off-balance. Everything taught in this DVD can be incorporated into individual and team workouts and used at any point during the pre-season, in-season, and post-season for any age or skill level. You will learn from Coach Newell, America's "Basketball Guru", that coaching is for today and teaching is forever! 54 minutes. 2005.

with Ganon Baker,
Nike Basketball Training Specialist, Ambidextrous Shooting Coach, World Renowned Instructor and Clinician
Ganon Baker has his "finger on the pulse" of what is "hot" in basketball today! In this intense, on-the-court DVD, world renowned clinician Ganon Baker teaches 30 finishing moves that have proven to be effective by some of the world's most dominant basketball players. Baker dissects each move including Allen Iverson's layup series, Dwayne Wade's power jump-stop series, Steve Nash's step back series and other moves from players such as Kevin Garnett, Richard Hamilton and Amare Stoudamire. Baker walks you through each move, step-by-step, while explaining the intricacies of each move, and then demonstrates the move at game speed to reinforce its effectiveness. After teaching the moves, Baker demonstrates drills to reinforce the footwork and movement that are so important. These drills include numerous variations of the lay-up, the jump shot and the baby hook. Having all of these moves in your arsenal will allow you to create the separation you need to create easy baskets against any defender. These moves can be used in practice as drills and can be carried over into games to create an advantage over your opponent. This DVD will enhance the ability of players to score and be successful on every possession no matter what their position, size or skill level.

2005.

This excellent DVD, featuring instructional techniques and methodology employed at the legendary Five-Star camps, will show you what it takes to be a "Champion" Five-Star post player (Carmelo Anthony, Elton Brand, Brad Miller, and Rasheed Wallace are a few notable Five-Star post player alums)! How to move to get position, how to "play big", how to develop great footwork, how to dominate on the boards, and the keys to finishing strong are all covered. Post players will learn to get open in transition, use cross-screens and the pick and roll with multiple movement drills. Also covered --- the five basic moves every post player needs to be effective under the basket using great footwork. There are also multiple competitive 1 on 1, 2 on 2, and 3 on 3 progression drills for defending the post and aggressive rebounding. Excellent!

2005.
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This "Becoming a Champion" DVD features Five-Star coach David Thorpe and NBA forward Udonis Haslem showing you how to be creative with rebounding and improve with every practice. Rebounding instruction is divided into four areas: Developing Athletic Ability, Developing Great Hands, the Art of Tipping, and Boxing Out. Udonis Haslem demonstrates over 30 rebounding drills and Coach Thorpe discusses how every drill applies to game situations. Haslem, who was named to the NBA 2nd Team All-Rookie Team in '03-'04, breaks down the art of boxing-out and also shares 10 key drills that will help improve your boxing-out, offensive rebounding, and positioning. This is a great DVD to help any player take the next step toward becoming a "Champion" rebounder!

2005.

Coach McDermott shares the sound philosophies and drills that have put McDermott-coached teams `on the radar' in the world of college basketball. A believer in balance, McDermott feels that the game is played from the waist down. The jump stop is completely broken down and is a building block of good players. Good balance comes from proper pivoting and athletic stance. Teaching players to get open on the block requires technique footwork and fundamental movements. The basic post moves McDermott demonstrates are the drop step, the jump hook, the step-through and the Sikma move. He includes the head and ball fake while staying in an athletic stance. Two-ball pick up, back-to-the-passer and bad pass drill are excellent drills to work on these moves. Guard development is the second segment of this DVD, and includes eight drills that focus on improving guard play. Another weapon is the jab series including the jab and go, jab and crossover, jab and pull back, and jab-crossover-step back. Solid teaching and a commitment to developing players allows Coach McDermott to build winning programs quickly. This DVD will provide you with philosophy, teaching points and drills to develop your own winning tradition!

72 minutes. 2007.

Whether it's coaching the US Olympic team or winning a national championship, when there's a job to be done, the Grentz name has been synonymous with success. Coach Grentz begins her presentation talking about her thoughts on stance. Knowing where you are as a player around the lane is important. The low post is for power and strength, the mid-post is finesse and the high post is for high skills. Floor markings, hands, balance and a squared stance to the ball are other important elements she touches on. When catching in the post players are instructed to step back toward the basket with the baseline foot. Without a dribble, the player can get to the basket with one big step. The next move is the dribble drop move. Grentz feels that high post play has many options. Back door cuts are dangerous from the high post to cutting wings. Players are encouraged to face up in the high post to shoot or drive. In this demonstration clinic setting, coaches from the audience ask questions as Grentz uses players to explain and demonstrate. Post players need only three moves to be effective in the low to mid-post area. These moves are illustrated from the high and low post on this DVD. This presentation is an excellent DVD for fundamental development of post players at all levels.

2006.

All coaches can benefit from the unique drills and philosophies shown on this DVD. Footwork is a big key for player development as Coach Eastman shares seven post secrets. In all, 10 guidelines are presented and discussed for practice development, screening, drill purpose and teaching points. Also, Eastman analyzes the idea of competitiveness, commitment and cutting discipline. A distinction is made between an individual workout and skill development. Eastman includes his "must haves" and "practice killers" as a part of his philosophy on skill development. Weak hand development, playing through contact and contesting shots are discussed. Eastman's keys to a quality shooting workout feature the Celtic 40, a drill used, by the Boston Celtics, to develop shooters. Other shooting drills include elbow pick up, reverse elbow pick up, quick square up, quick square up/shot fake, four chair drill and quick release shots. This outstanding DVD prepares coaches to hit the floor and maximize their time and their player's potential. Every coach, regardless of level, must see this thought-provoking presentation.

78 minutes. 2007.

The Pro Development Camp was established in 1996 by Coach Martin and NBA Hall of Fame Center Bill Walton. In 2005 Martin brought his program to the West Coast. Based in Los Angeles, he now trains NBA and collegiate players at UCLA. This DVD on Post Paddle Play illustrates his ability to transform players quickly and turn their "dreams into reality." Fundamental shooting drills are a big part of this training program. Martin uses a pro player to demonstrate form shooting with one hand from several spots on the floor. A stance that is open to the ball is important in Martin's teaching. A lot of the teaching in this DVD deals with the transition from low to high post. The high post jump shot, straight drive, drop step in opposite direction and rip through help players play facing the basket. Working against the paddle helps players score against shot pressure and contact at the rim. This workout makes good use of cones simulating defenders. The cone in front of the goal creates the pull-up floater, straight drive, or dunk. Footwork is a crucial element for post self-improvement. Combinations are drop/jump shot, rip/jump shot, step back jumper and baby hook to right and left sides. A series of drills from the point guard position help post players develop ball skills needed to face the basket. The crossover and inside/out dribble are used on the perimeter, as Martin uses the paddle to simulate the opponent. Pull up shots, running shots and floaters are taught as options also. Players are taught to drive from the wing and finish with running hooks, pull up jumpers or step backs. A series of low post drills help players improve near the basket. The squat and spin, drop step and lock and sit techniques are taught. "Finishing School" is a series of drills that improve player's ability to score at the rim. This multi-faceted DVD covers post play self-development from all angles. By using the paddle, you can help your players gain strength, confidence and skills!

71 minutes. 2006.

The Pro Development Camp was established in 1996 by Coach Franklin Martin and NBA Hall of Fame Center, Bill Walton. Coach Martin, a former Division I player and assistant coach, also added NBA agent experience to his sterling resume. Because Coach Martin trained his own players and then negotiated their contracts he was credited for their improvements which led to great contracts. In 2005 Coach Martin brought his program to the West Coast. Based in Los Angeles he now trains NBA and Collegiate players at UCLA.

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The Pro Development Camp was established in 1996 by Coach Martin and NBA Hall of Fame Center, Bill Walton. Martin, a former Division I player and assistant coach, also added NBA agent experience to his sterling resume. Because Martin trained his own players and negotiated their contracts he was credited for their improvements, which led to great contracts. In 2005, Martin brought his program to the West Coast. Based in Los Angeles he now trains NBA and collegiate players at UCLA. This self-improvement DVD on cone drills illustrates his ability to transform players quickly and turn their "dreams into reality." Martin teaches the "open stance" on the wing, which allows players many options on the catch. The left pivot drill works on four moves: Rip through low, shoot, drive and drop step drive. Cones are placed on the floor to simulate defenders. The change of direction drill requires the player to beat two defenders and shoot over the third. The third defender represents the help that rotates over to defend the ball, making these drills game-like. Multiple moves in these drills enhance a player's footwork, ability to play low and finish shots. Players become versatile by using both pivot feet and using through the legs and behind the back dribbles. From the point guard position, Martin puts players through drills facing the basket. These drills develop the crossover, step back dribble, the floater shot and the running hook. The full court dribble drill challenges players to cover the most floor with the least amount of dribbles. With this DVD, all players can develop perimeter skills needed in today's game. These drills will help you gain confidence and ball skills that will elevate you into the next level.

50 minutes. 2006.

Post Paddle Play

The Pro Development Camp was established in 1996 by Coach Martin and NBA Hall of Fame Center Bill Walton. In 2005 Martin brought his program to the West Coast. Based in Los Angeles, he now trains NBA and collegiate players at UCLA. This DVD on Post Paddle Play illustrates his ability to transform players quickly and turn their "dreams into reality." Fundamental shooting drills are a big part of this training program. Martin uses a pro player to demonstrate form shooting with one hand from several spots on the floor. A stance that is open to the ball is important in Martin's teaching. A lot of the teaching in this DVD deals with the transition from low to high post. The high post jump shot, straight drive, drop step in opposite direction and rip through help players play facing the basket. Working against the paddle helps players score against shot pressure and contact at the rim. This workout makes good use of cones simulating defenders. The cone in front of the goal creates the pull-up floater, straight drive, or dunk. Footwork is a crucial element for post self-improvement. Combinations are drop/jump shot, rip/jump shot, step back jumper and baby hook to right and left sides. A series of drills from the point guard position help post players develop ball skills needed to face the basket. The crossover and inside/out dribble are used on the perimeter, as Martin uses the paddle to simulate the opponent. Pull up shots, running shots and floaters are taught as options also. Players are taught to drive from the wing and finish with running hooks, pull up jumpers or step backs. A series of low post drills help players improve near the basket. The squat and spin, drop step and lock and sit techniques are taught. "Finishing School" is a series of drills that improve player's ability to score at the rim. This multi-faceted DVD covers post play self-development from all angles. By using the paddle, you can help your players gain strength, confidence and skills!

71 minutes. 2006.

Lunch Break Workout

Franklin Martin's Pro Development Camp was established in 1996 by Coach Martin and NBA Hall of Fame Center, Bill Walton. Martin, a former Division I player and assistant coach, also added NBA agent experience to his resume. In 2005 Martin brought his program to the West Coast. Based in Los Angeles he now trains NBA and collegiate players at UCLA. The Lunch Break Workout can be done in 30 minutes during a lunch break, and is custom made for high school players. Fundamental shooting drills are a big part of starting out on the right foot. Starting under the rim, players execute the four fundamentals of shooting: Bend & balance, in & under, rim & release and dedication. A major emphasis is put on the push-pull dribble. Added to the push-pull is through the legs, behind the back and spin. Full court ball handling is demonstrated in the "Push Out" dribble drill, alternate dribble drill and escape dribble. Martin is a proponent of foot quickness and shows the alternating, side-to-side, box and reverse box drills. The jumping drill drives knees to the chest and builds explosiveness. Partner shooting drills, like the 5-spot drill, emphasize low play and shooting fundamentals. The one dribble drill helps develop awareness coming off screens. The "hard dribble" is one long, extended dribble in front heading to the rim. To add to this move, the one-two step leads to a pull up jump shot over the defense. The rip through, drop drive and reverse lay-up can also be added to each of these drills. This workout is a featured workout at the Five-Star basketball Camp and that was designed for Five-Star and the McDonald All-Americans. This DVD provides an outline for a 30-minute workout that can progressively add quickness, ball skills and shooting ability to your game. Use the drills presented to invest wisely in your game!

73 minutes. 2006.

with Greg McDermott,
Iowa State University Head Coach

Coach McDermott shares the sound philosophies and drills that have put McDermott-coached teams `on the radar' in the world of college basketball. A believer in balance, McDermott feels that the game is played from the waist down. The jump stop is completely broken down and is a building block of good players. Good balance comes from proper pivoting and athletic stance. Teaching players to get open on the block requires technique footwork and fundamental movements. The basic post moves McDermott demonstrates are the drop step, the jump hook, the step-through and the Sikma move. He includes the head and ball fake while staying in an athletic stance. Two-ball pick up, back-to-the-passer and bad pass drill are excellent drills to work on these moves. Guard development is the second segment of this DVD, and includes eight drills that focus on improving guard play. Another weapon is the jab series including the jab and go, jab and crossover, jab and pull back, and jab-crossover-step back. Solid teaching and a commitment to developing players allows Coach McDermott to build winning programs quickly. This DVD will provide you with philosophy, teaching points and drills to develop your own winning tradition!

72 minutes. 2007.