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Great Ball-Handling Made Easy
by Brian McCormick, 2007., DVD /
Item Number 1198
This DVD simplifies the task of teaching essential ballhandling skills at the youth level. Each of the fundamentals are taught using step-by-step drills that insure correct technique and optimal player development. The dribble moves taught are the spin dribble, crossover dribble, hesitation dribbles, through-the-legs dribbles, fake crossover dribble, behind-the-back dribble and the pull back crossover dribble. The teaching progression are outstanding. Running Time: 45 Minutes.

Pressure Basketball
by Jack Ramsay
1963. 228 pages. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. Paperback /
Item Number 940
'Pressure Basketball' is a classic written to aid the development of both the team and the individual. Coach Ramsay develops the defense from the ground up with individual drills then moves on to teaching man-to-man, zone press, and standard zone defenses. He also teaches individual offensive fundamentals, team offense, and special situations. Part III is dedicated to the season with chapters for team training, game preparation, game coaching, and tournament play. Each chapter ends with coaching tips from Jack Ramsay. Coach Ramsay is a master of the game of basketball, and this book is one of the finest instructional books ever written on the game.

Match-Up Zone (Sharp)
by Marsha Sharp
1993. VHS /
Item Number 918
The 1-1-3 Match-Up and all the possible offensive sets it may face are discussed and demonstrated. Coach Sharp shows how to defend an offense that attacks from the short corner, throws skip passes, uses an open post, sends cutters through the gut of the defense, and uses the double post. This is an excellent video to learn the match-up zone. Running Time: 58 Minutes.

Being Tough With The Basketball
by Jim Blaine, 2006, DVD /
Item Number 1839
This DVD contains 14 drills that emphasize ball sureness. Coach Blaine believes that eliminating turnovers starts with catching the ball in triple threat, catching the ball with your feet in the air, pass fakes, and not making decisions in the air and emphasizes each of those points in the drills. The drills used incorporate passing and catching, footwork, and post play. Teams at every level can learn to be tough with the basketball, incorporating some or all of these drills. Running Time: 52 Minutes.

The Best Things I've Seen In Coaching
by Don Meyer
1997. DVD /
Item Number 1144
Find ideas gained from 30 years of coaching and studying the greats in coaching. The best ideas from people like Wooden, Shula, Knight, Smith, Pitino, Williams, Krzyzewski, Parcells, and countless other coaching legends are discussed in this video. It is a must for helping you continue to develop a solid philosophy. Running Time: 101 Minutes.

Simplified Motion Offense For Youth Basketball
by Jerry Petitgoue
2005. DVD /
Item Number 744
Jerry Petitgoue continues his excellence in youth basketball with this fine DVD. Coach Petitgoue discusses concept for motion offense and teaches two separate offenses that can be run at the junior high level. The first offense features a 3-out/2-in look with double screens to get players open on the block, and the second offense is a 5-out set with screening and cutting options. The DVD finishes with four quick hitters. Running Time: 47 Minutes.

Creating An Up-Tempo Style Of Basketball
by Stan Heath, 2006. DVD/
Item Number 1845
In this on-court clinic DVD Arkansas' Stan Heath demonstrates 10 different drills and their variations that create an up-tempo style on the court. The DVD begins with a full-court 1 vs. 0 drill and then adds several variations of 2 vs. 0 in transition to help develop ballhandling, passing, catching, and scoring. It then continues with a 3 vs. 0 and 4 vs. 0 drill. Coach Heath then moves on to three fastbreak drills that feature odd number breaks and chasers to develop the mindset of quick decision making in transition. The DVD finishes with three 5 vs. 5 drills for both transition offense and defense. Running Time: 67 Minutes.

Philosophy & Fundamentals
by Jerry Wainwright, 2007, DVD/
Item Number 1504
DePaul's Jerry Wainwright discusses a myriad of philosophical points that can be adminstered at any level. He also demonstrates several fundamental drills that he uses on a daily basis in this on-court clinic DVD. Coach Wainwright talks about the need to be consistent with your players and relates relevant anecdotes to emphasize his points. He also goes on the court to demonstrate passing and catching fundamentals. Running Time: 60 Minutes.

The Art Of Shooting
by Dr. Tony Pappas
2005 DVD /
Item Number 1814
Coach Tony Pappas teaches shooting as well as anyone. This dvd breaks shooting into three components: technique, repetition, and mental. The techniques emphasized do a great job of teaching perfect form and allowing the coach or player to become a 'shot doctor'. The dvd continues with drills to reinforce the perfect form and the footwork necessary to develop a quick release. It also includes drills for three-point shooting and review of free throw shooting. Running Time: 57 Minutes.

M.V.P. - Maximum Vertical Potential
by Alan Stein, 2007., DVD /
Item Number 1648
The M.V.P. (Maximum Vertical Potential) program takes a comprehensive approach to maximizing your vertical jump. Attaining your maximum vertical jump involves training your entire body and using the Core 4 concept. The M.V.P. Core 4 program included flexibility, leg strength, power, and core strength. This 12-week program allows you to attack your Core 4 and unleash your M.V.P. Running Time: 40 Minutes.

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Great Ball-Handling Made Easy by Brian McCormick, 2007., DVD / Item Number 1198 This DVD simplifies the task of teaching essential ballhandling skills at the youth level. Each of the fundamentals are taught using step-by-step drills that insure correct technique and optimal player development. The dribble moves taught are the spin dribble, crossover dribble, hesitation dribbles, through-the-legs dribbles, fake crossover dribble, behind-the-back dribble and the pull back crossover dribble. The teaching progression are outstanding. Running Time: 45 Minutes.
Pressure Basketball by Jack Ramsay 1963. 228 pages. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. Paperback / Item Number 940 'Pressure Basketball' is a classic written to aid the development of both the team and the individual. Coach Ramsay develops the defense from the ground up with individual drills then moves on to teaching man-to-man, zone press, and standard zone defenses. He also teaches individual offensive fundamentals, team offense, and special situations. Part III is dedicated to the season with chapters for team training, game preparation, game coaching, and tournament play. Each chapter ends with coaching tips from Jack Ramsay. Coach Ramsay is a master of the game of basketball, and this book is one of the finest instructional books ever written on the game.
Match-Up Zone (Sharp) by Marsha Sharp 1993. VHS / Item Number 918 The 1-1-3 Match-Up and all the possible offensive sets it may face are discussed and demonstrated. Coach Sharp shows how to defend an offense that attacks from the short corner, throws skip passes, uses an open post, sends cutters through the gut of the defense, and uses the double post. This is an excellent video to learn the match-up zone. Running Time: 58 Minutes.
Being Tough With The Basketball by Jim Blaine, 2006, DVD / Item Number 1839 This DVD contains 14 drills that emphasize ball sureness. Coach Blaine believes that eliminating turnovers starts with catching the ball in triple threat, catching the ball with your feet in the air, pass fakes, and not making decisions in the air and emphasizes each of those points in the drills. The drills used incorporate passing and catching, footwork, and post play. Teams at every level can learn to be tough with the basketball, incorporating some or all of these drills. Running Time: 52 Minutes.
The Best Things I've Seen In Coaching by Don Meyer 1997. DVD / Item Number 1144 Find ideas gained from 30 years of coaching and studying the greats in coaching. The best ideas from people like Wooden, Shula, Knight, Smith, Pitino, Williams, Krzyzewski, Parcells, and countless other coaching legends are discussed in this video. It is a must for helping you continue to develop a solid philosophy. Running Time: 101 Minutes.
Simplified Motion Offense For Youth Basketball by Jerry Petitgoue 2005. DVD / Item Number 744 Jerry Petitgoue continues his excellence in youth basketball with this fine DVD. Coach Petitgoue discusses concept for motion offense and teaches two separate offenses that can be run at the junior high level. The first offense features a 3-out/2-in look with double screens to get players open on the block, and the second offense is a 5-out set with screening and cutting options. The DVD finishes with four quick hitters. Running Time: 47 Minutes.
Creating An Up-Tempo Style Of Basketball by Stan Heath, 2006. DVD/ Item Number 1845 In this on-court clinic DVD Arkansas' Stan Heath demonstrates 10 different drills and their variations that create an up-tempo style on the court. The DVD begins with a full-court 1 vs. 0 drill and then adds several variations of 2 vs. 0 in transition to help develop ballhandling, passing, catching, and scoring. It then continues with a 3 vs. 0 and 4 vs. 0 drill. Coach Heath then moves on to three fastbreak drills that feature odd number breaks and chasers to develop the mindset of quick decision making in transition. The DVD finishes with three 5 vs. 5 drills for both transition offense and defense. Running Time: 67 Minutes.
Philosophy & Fundamentals by Jerry Wainwright, 2007, DVD/ Item Number 1504 DePaul's Jerry Wainwright discusses a myriad of philosophical points that can be adminstered at any level. He also demonstrates several fundamental drills that he uses on a daily basis in this on-court clinic DVD. Coach Wainwright talks about the need to be consistent with your players and relates relevant anecdotes to emphasize his points. He also goes on the court to demonstrate passing and catching fundamentals. Running Time: 60 Minutes.
The Art Of Shooting by Dr. Tony Pappas 2005 DVD / Item Number 1814 Coach Tony Pappas teaches shooting as well as anyone. This dvd breaks shooting into three components: technique, repetition, and mental. The techniques emphasized do a great job of teaching perfect form and allowing the coach or player to become a 'shot doctor'. The dvd continues with drills to reinforce the perfect form and the footwork necessary to develop a quick release. It also includes drills for three-point shooting and review of free throw shooting. Running Time: 57 Minutes.
M.V.P. - Maximum Vertical Potential by Alan Stein, 2007., DVD / Item Number 1648 The M.V.P. (Maximum Vertical Potential) program takes a comprehensive approach to maximizing your vertical jump. Attaining your maximum vertical jump involves training your entire body and using the Core 4 concept. The M.V.P. Core 4 program included flexibility, leg strength, power, and core strength. This 12-week program allows you to attack your Core 4 and unleash your M.V.P. Running Time: 40 Minutes.