With the advent of zone defenses, coaches are looking for ways to efficiently attack them. Coach Steve Merfeld not only shows 10 quick hitters that can be affective against any zone defense, he also uses on-court demonstration to teach six drills for attacking zones. Merfeld stresses attacking the zone from behind with skip passes, and by using the short corner, creating three-on-two’s within the scheme, and having a rebounding plan. The quick hitters will attack zones on the inside and the perimeter. Running Time: 46 Minutes. 2003
This DVD from Lance Randall presents a unique strategy for attacking zone defenses. Randall uses anchors his interior players and uses the dribble to distort the zone. By anchoring his interior players Randall creates natural screens against the zone as well as rebounding opportunities. The high post anchor is taught to catch and face the basket and to attack in an attempt to create the odd-man advantages. The concepts are shown with a two-guard front versus a 2-3 zone and a 1-3-1 zone. Randall demonstrates the offense with a high post anchor with two lost post anchors and one low anchor and a baseline runner. Drills to teach the concepts are included in this on-court clinic DVD. Running Time: 65 Minutes. 2008
Bob Weinhauer lead Penn to the 1979 Final Four and built the two-time NBA champion Houston Rocket teams as their GM. In this DVD he teaches a transition offense that flows easily into a zone attack. The transition offense is a numbered break that leads to both inside and outside options in secondary-type actions. The offense converts easily to a zone attack called two-over reverse. Weinhauer emphasizes that second shots win games and it is the coaches job to convince players to go after those second shot opportunities. Running Time: 32 Minutes. 2009
Coach Ryan teaches his zone offense designed to attack even and odd front zone defenses. He includes zone offense philosophy, and each player’s reads and responsibilities with and without the ball. The video also discusses use of the overload, ball side triangles, post screening and basket protection. It also includes attacking half-court traps. The video finishes with additional swing offense material introducing fade and on-ball screens. Running Time: 38 Minutes. 2002
The 1-4 high attack shown in this video can be used against the 2-3, 1-2-2, and 3-2 zone defenses. The attack uses the short corner and high post to create spacing and constant cutting from different perimeter positions and screening action to make it difficult to defend. Coach Kowalczyk also shows different entries and plays that can be run to get into the offense and keep the defense off balance. The video finishes with a shooting drill for perimeter players. Running Time: 38 Minutes. 2005
Every coach must know how to effectively execute offensively against the zone defense. Coach Welsh of Providence College, who has achieved more than 170 wins in nine seasons as a head collegiate coach, teaches how to succeed against the zone by attacking the defense. Using on-court demonstrators, Welsh shares the principles, drills and offensive sets and plays to attack the zone from the point, wing, middle and baseline. Emphasizing attacking the gaps, along with player and ball movement, Welsh shares three offensive sets (3-2 motion, 1-2-2 and 2-3 low) and six set plays with multiple options to breakdown the 2-3 zone and 1-3-1 zone defense. He teaches how to instruct players to make offensive decisions by reading the defense, and how, where, and when to best attack the zone. Welsh also shares multiple out-of-bounds plays and passing drills for maximizing offensive play versus the zone. Use this video to enhance your team's overall offensive performance by executing successfully against the zone defense!
with Jack Bennett,
former University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Head Coach,
Back-to-Back NCAA D-III NCAA Champions! ('04, '05)
Coach Jack Bennett offers an "insider's view" of his highly regarded, and very successful, zone motion offense. This offensive system is brilliant because of the flexibility it allows. It is effective against match-ups, as well as straight zones. If your post players can shoot, it gives them the opportunity to step out and knock down shots. It also makes all of your perimeter players a threat because of the constant movement. In this DVD, Bennett emphasizes player and ball movement as he works with perimeter players employing yo-yo cuts, dribble replacement, flash cuts, and more! Bennett also demonstrates what you need out of your big men to produce easy baskets. He shows how to misdirect the zone, screen the zone, use the dribble, and how to take what the defense gives you. He demonstrates how cutting to the "vacuum" creates scoring opportunities for every offensive player on the court! In addition to demonstrating the offense, Bennett narrates game clips to show you how effective this offense can be. This zone offense needs to be included in every coaches system!
Bill Self focuses on seven principles for effective zone offense and teaches you the Jayhawks' "basic" and "motion" 3-Out 2-In Zone Offense. He walks you through the necessary techniques of both the perimeter and post players such as quick ball movement, skip passing, lob passing, utilizing the short corner and using high/low motion. Self also demonstrates drills that any coach at any level can use to enhance the continuity in the zone offense. He discusses responsibilities and reads and demonstrates the cuts, screens and movement for every position. As a bonus, Self also includes a handful of quick-hitter plays and out-of-bounds baseline plays that are guaranteed to work against any zone! This instructional video is the ultimate guide to running a zone offense. Coach Self's teaching methods, techniques and principles allow any coach at any level to implement the Jayhawk zone offense!
with Gene Keady,
Purdue University, 6x National "Coach of the Year"
Coach Keady gives you an insider's look at "one of the most feared motion offenses in college basketball today"! Keady presents a detailed overview of the fundamentals and techniques involved in an effective motion offense. Using on-the-court player demonstration (at one of the best demonstration clinics in the US) Keady shows how this offense increases scoring potential. Topics include: warm-up drills, low post play, motion shooting, rebounding, transition basics, 5-on-0 transition motion, secondary breaks, 5-on-5 transition motion, two-man dribble spacing, three-man post-split, chute, driving/dribbling, passing, and cutting. Keady also provides a step-by-step overview of game-tested primary and secondary breaks that coaches can use to improve their transition game. Keady provides you with each player's responsibility within the transition offense, motion versus man-to-man and zone, set plays, and drills.
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)
In an energetic and information-packed on-court presentation, Coach Krzyzewski explains the zone offense and principles he uses in attacking a half-court zone defense. Krzyzewski believes the secret to effective zone offense is to keep it simple by running one highly effective offense that can be utilized against even the most potent defenses. Coach Krzyzewski has designed a zone offense that is easy to implement and impossible to stop! In addition, Coach K shares the five major components of this efficient offense when invading the zone. Coach K teaches all of these principles in-depth and provides numerous drills for attacking the 2-1-2 and 1-2-2 zone. This video is essential for any coach interested in learning how to execute Coach K's simple offense and the best, most efficient way to breakdown a zone defense.
with Jim Foster,
Ohio State University Head Women's Basketball Coach,
19 NCAA Tournament Appearances,
2003 USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year
Coach Foster introduces his "Multi-Purpose Zone Offense" which is easy to learn, understand, and teach, but impossible to stop. Foster uses four simple principles that will help your team create numerous scoring opportunities against a zone defense. He uses each of these principles in teaching a zone offense that can be run against a 1-3-1 zone, 3-2 zone, or match-up zones with odd or even fronts. In addition, Foster provides insights on how to successfully adapt this zone offense to fit any zone defense that you may be faced with. Foster teaches this offense utilizing a progression of drills that will help you recognize different scenarios and help you utilize each of your player's strengths. In contrast to other stationary zone offenses, this zone offense will break down any zone through constant movement, spacing, and cuts. Each counter or entry for attacking the zone is explained in detail on the court with demonstrators. These principles can be incorporated into any zone offense you use. This video provides innovative and effective instruction on a deadly multi-purpose zone offense!
with Dana Altman,
Creighton University Head Coach, Six NCAA Tournament Appearances
If your team is without a dominant post player and you need an effective offense to utilize the players you have, this video is for you! The High Post Offense is a great offense, utilizing guards and undersized post players with great success and creates spacing, works against pressure defense, has many options, and is limited only by your imagination. Coach Altman shows you his base set for running the offense, shows you the correct positioning, movements, and cuts. He then goes into different set plays you can run out of the offense to utilize different strengths you may have or exploit potential weaknesses your opponent may have. Altman ends the tape by showing you different ways to run a delay game when time is critical and shows you different ways of transitioning into the offense from a fastbreak. Excellent instruction!
with Harry Perretta, Villanova University Women's Basketball Coach, 465+ career wins; All-time winningest coach in the history of Villanova basketball (men or women)
Coach Perretta is the all-time winningest coach in the history of Villanova basketball (men or women). He presents three options on offense.
The "Unscoutable" Zone Offense
In the age of sophisticated game preparation, Harry Perretta has outdone his opponents. The "unscoutable" zone attack on this DVD is a product of Coach Perretta's 28+year tenure at Villanova. Players at Villanova are encouraged to be creative in their approach to playing basketball, favoring common basketball sense over rules. Continuous play favors crisp passing and player movement. This concept puts maximum pressure on zone defenses to be constantly adjusting. Flashing, reversing the ball, filling and leaving spots, ball screens, playing behind the zone, dribble penetration, back screens, stepping out and pass backs are all elements of this resourceful offense. Perretta illustrates alignments such as 1-2-2, 1-4 and 1-3-1 that can all be successfully utilized. Defenses have a difficult time staying with the constant movement and multiple options of Perretta' s attack. Perretta uses the whole-part-whole method to effectively teach every coaching point. A good passing team can flourish in this balanced, concept-driven offense. One special feature of this offense include screening on the ball creating effective screen-and-roll options. Another unique feature is the flasher/screener option. For teaching purposes, Perretta includes drills to increase player execution. For nearly 30 years, Harry Perretta's concepts have proved effective and they will do the same for you. This is an easily taught, yet highly effective approach to playing, exposing and scoring against zones night in and night out.
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The Unstoppable "No Mistake" 5-Out Motion Offense
After years in the designing stage, this offense has finally come to fruition for Coach Perretta. This very unique, versatile motion uses a number system, 1-7, to signal specific actions by his players. Its name comes from the idea that there are no mistakes that can't be easily corrected. Players who make wrong cuts simply fill open spots on the floor and continue playing. This allows players to play loose, and aggressive, without fear of hurting their team. A numbering system puts the coach and the players on the same page, cutting out useless effort and time. Benefits are that it spreads the floor, offers opportunities for dribble penetration, creates 3-point shots and is virtually "unscoutable." A built in advantage is that both coaches and players can call numbers without stopping the flow of the game. Player freedom is enhanced by the "option" call, which give players total control of the cuts and options provided by the offense. In this on court presentation, you will see excellent breakdown drills that will help you install this offense quickly. Perretta boasts that this motion is easily altered according to the types of players in your program. This Unstoppable, "No Mistake" offense is a player favorite and can be effective at different levels. Players will buy into this rare numbered motion leading to a fast learning curve and half-court success.
44 minutes. 2006. ______________
The "Wildcat" Spread Offense
Coach Perretta has relied on his spread offense to produce consistent scoring and team success. Through changes and trends in the game, this balanced half-court offense has remained effective for Wildcat teams. Based on low risk passing, this offense generates numerous shot opportunities with few turnovers. Though it doesn't force many fouls, this finesse offense will test any defense with its constant movement and passing . especially late in the game! From the 1-2-2 set, entries can be made four different ways; screen down, pin and pop, back screen/flare/pop out, curl and replace. Basic to this offense is the fact that players are interchangeable. Cutting, filling spots on the floor, screening and ball movement are all elements of this spread offense. Reads are important to this offense and are fully explained and demonstrated in this on-court session. Perretta includes numerous breakdown drills to teach the offense. While drills are important, scrimmaging constitute 75% of Perretta's practices. In live scrimmages, players must react instinctively and learn how to play, how to expose the defense, and gain insight into their teammates. This offense is easy to teach and easy for players to execute. It will lend flexibility, shot opportunities and confidence to your team. Coaches at all levels will want to invest time into this unique half-court offense that has yielded success for nearly 30 years!
with Tony Bergeron,
Wings Academy (NY) Head Coach,
Five-Star Basketball Coach/Instructor
In today's game, coaches must prepare to play against any kind of zone defense. This comprehensive DVD covers a dozen zone attacks that can be used against even and odd front zones as well as junk defenses. Coach Bergeron shares his philosophy on attacking the 2-3, 1-2-2, 1-3-1, and 3-2 zones with a variety of formations and quick hitters. Each offense is explained and executed 5-0 before adding the defense. Each odd-front offense features primary and secondary options and variations, focusing on your team's best perimeter players and shooters. Against the 2-3 zone, the creative "Screen" and "Genius" plays provide a quick hitting option. Most offenses, whether continuity or quick hitters, include second and third options. Each offense can be tailored to your individual team and its strengths. The bothersome 1-3-1 zone can be attacked with Bergeron's "Special" and "2-1-2" formations. Finally, Coach Bergeron shares his special plays to counter confusing junk defenses. Each zone offense can be adapted to any situation or talent level. Most are quick hitting plays that can help your team stack up points in a hurry. This DVD benefits the coach who likes to add wrinkles that give his team more firepower. With a few of these offensive looks, facing zones will be a pleasure, will yield success, and will favor your team every night.
5X NCAA Championship Coach,
5X National "Coach of the Year"
In an exciting on-court presentation, Coach Auriemma teaches simple strategies for beating a zone defense that are easy to implement and impossible to stop! Auriemma provides drills, strategies and player positioning to help your perimeter and post players beat the zone. He demonstrates a 3-2 Zone Offense and a 1-3-1 Zone Offense that include similar principles, but will confuse your opponents. In addition, Coach Auriemma also gives you eight quick-hitter zone plays to free your players up for 3-point shots, short jumpers and lay-ups. He finishes with three baseline/out-of-bounds plays that are designed to get a basket against the toughest zone defense. This is a great DVD for any level of play and provides a unique opportunity to take advantage of Coach Auriemma's expertise and mastery of the zone offense!
