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
Pistol Pete Maravich ... the name still rings in the ears of basketball fans across America. College basketball's all-timeleading scorer ... NBA All-Star ... and finally the youngestprofessional inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame! Now from Pistol Pete comes the most comprehensive instructional series ever produced. No other series can offer the many-faceted combination of instruction, motivation and one-of-a-kind drills. 1987.
Swish 2 is about the 'practical application' of the Swish Method, showing how to learn and coach this Method step-by-step. It has extraordinary shooting throughout. It answers most questions you might have about shooting and demonstrates why this method is so effective. It includes a 'Conversation for Learning and Coaching' that discusses how we learn and offers coaching ideas, both for coaching yourself and others.
with Ganon Baker, Nike Basketball Training Specialist, Ambidextrous Shooting Coach, World Renowned Instructor and Clinician
Ganon Baker, owner of Shake N' Bake Basketball Services, works out more than 3,000 kids a year. He also teams with Nike as a Skill Development Trainer to work with the nation's best high school boys and girls basketball players. In this amazing DVD, Baker reveals his phenomenal individual shooting workout, including detailed instruction on shooting technique. Learn to master three critical areas of shooting technique: Footwork, catching the ball and the release. Once you have the stroke down, try out Baker's rigorous shooting drills. More than 20 advanced shooting drills in all. All of these drills focus on maintaining effective form and shooting technique - and "getting after it!" Players at any level can benefit from this DVD by building great shooting form, by increasing their shooting percentage, and by winning more games!
with Ganon Baker, Nike Basketball Training Specialist, Ambidextrous Shooting Coach, and World-renowned Instructor and Clinician
Ganon Baker is quickly becoming the game's next true "Innovator." He has trained over 2,500 players while traveling the world. Baker is always in search of the next teaching concept that will push skills to the next level. In this fantastic new DVD, Ganon Baker explores new ground in this innovative, two ball shooting drill video designed to reinforce repetition and shooting in competitive, game-like situations. Both the screener and the cutter's responsibilities are demonstrated and explained. Baker details teaching points for the screener to get teammates open and also highlights opportunities for the screener to get open. This is accomplished by teaching the screener to open up, early or late slip, roll or pop. To create space and openings for scoring opportunities, Baker demonstrates a curl cut, the "bump" and a misdirection cut. The third cog in the motion shooting wheel is passing. Baker teaches passers to drop their hips, elbow behind the basketball and to lock the elbow when passing. Baker also shows how reading the defense is crucial. Keys to reading the defense are popping out for a shot when the screener is caught. By incorporating these cutter and screener concepts, Baker creates challenging drills for self-improvement. The cone shooting drill teaches cutting with change of speeds. The "America's Play" and "UCLA cut" are used to break down screen and shooting options. The back door drills helps players read pressure defense by cutting to the basket. The ball screen is an important of part of today's offenses. Baker dissects options from the ball screen for offensive opportunities. Another two ball drill is created for the shooter and screener after an on ball screen. Any player who wants to get more shots by reading the defense can improve by employing tips from this excellent presentation.
with Ganon Baker, Nike Basketball Training Specialist, Ambidextrous Shooting Coach, World-renowned Instructor and Clinician
with Boo Williams, Legendary Coach, Clinician, and AAU Boys Basketball National Chairman
Ganon Baker has done it again with a breakthrough shooting workout that has it all. Footwork, shooting mechanics, teaching points and drills are on display in this intense one-hour workout. On this DVD, Baker instructs youth-team players on "the lost art of shooting." Players learn how to find shots in four ways: Catch & Shoot, Shoot on the move, Dribble & Shoot and Shoot off the fake. Average players can become offensive threats by working on these four facets of shooting. Because many players waste practice time with half-hearted shots, this DVD preaches players to "practice game shots at game spots at game speed." The workout shows how the serious player can use practice time to improve his shooting and scoring ability daily. Shooting mechanics depend on "perfect feet" by pointing 10 toes to the rim. A quick "one motion" shot is demonstrated that will help players shoot quicker and straighter. Jump shot basics are covered with six superior drills, including the demanding five spot shooting drill. An underrated aspect of the game is shot faking. When the fake is short, quick and balanced, the defender becomes the victim. The Iverson Jab and the Kobe Jab are taught and used in these drills. Shooting on the move is illustrated with the Iceland drill, a new version of the elbow to elbow shooting drill. The Downscreen, L-cut, and America's play drills teach players to play without the ball and create good shots. Conditioning plays a part in Baker's drills as seen in the Intensity Jumper chair drill and the cone drill. By incorporating multiple aspects of proper shooting, players execute combo drills to refine their skills. The workout concludes with seven shooting drills that test player's skills and intensity. The Australian 3-man 2-ball shooting drill, X-out drill, Tip & shoot, Close Out 1-on-1 drill, Chaser, and the Eastman Baseline touch drill will push players out of their comfort zones. This DVD is a value to players and coaches because of the creativity and intensity required for each drill. Players will also develop multiple ways to get open, shoot, and score. A great approach to shooting that will push the individual to improve and the team to excel.
with Kevin Sutton, 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!
with Steve Alford, University of Iowa Head Basketball Coach
Steve Alford was known as one of the best collegiate shooters to ever play the game. In this dvd, Alford shares the competitive shooting drills that helped him become such a renowned game-time shooter. Alford demonstrates eight shooting drills that will challenge any shooter to get better with every shot. All drills are demonstrated against a teammate or the clock to make situations as game-like as possible. Every drill includes precise coaching points and the purpose of the drill. This video will help your players make the shots you need when it counts Everything presented can be incorporated into individual or team workouts.
with Fred ?The Mayor? Hoiberg, Chicago Bulls Guard; former Iowa State University All-American
Learn how to shoot the correct way with Fred Hoiberg and learn the shooting workouts he utilizes to sustain himself as one of the most accurate shooters in the NBA. Formerly the Big Eight Conference Athlete-of-the-Year, Fred builds your shot from the basic fundamentals all the way to the advanced levels of the NBA. Hoiberg?s compilation of shooting drills is a great tool to consistently make shots in practice that ultimately will carry over to the big shot in the big game. Players at any level can benefit from this video as it teaches the mechanics of the free throw, the mid-range shot, the post move shot, and 3-pointers!
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.
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!
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!
with Dave Smart, Carleton University Head Coach; Canada's National Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
Coach Smart covers the cornerstones of his shooting and skill development philosophy in this excellent DVD. Smart demonstrates six drill progressions to help players hone skills needed to play at their optimal level. Smart believes that the "One Step" teaching method is crucial to being effective for offensive players and focuses on the two main concepts of the "One Step" method: Sitting on the dominant pivot and "selling opposite." Players are taught to attack shoulder to hip, make a big "low and long" first step, and then turn the corner. Smart shows the first step, one-dribble drill, which works on improving this skill. In the primary/secondary phase of skill development, the offensive move is dictated by how the defense reacts to the initial move. When defenders take away one direction on the dribble, it opens the door to drive in the opposite direction. The freeze move, split move, and attack/jump stop/step through move are all part of the "One Step" teaching progression. Shooting fundamentals - emphasizing full elbow extension and follow through - highlight the instruction as players demonstrate skills on the floor. The lie-down shooting drill and the one-hand "Beat the Pro" shooting drill are keys to successful shooting. This DVD is focused on the finer points of offensive skill development. By practicing within the "One Step" philosophy, players can learn to optimize their opportunities to drive by defenders and finish strong.
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!
