John Calipari / Derrick Rose | MVP Training: Basic Point Guard Skills & Drills

MVP Training: Basic Point Guard Skills & Drills

•Learn to play fast and in balance at the same time

•Learn how to gain separation from a defender, play through contact and score in the paint

•See the drill Derrick Rose uses to improve his shooting range

Watch the video clip here and find out more: MVP Training: Basic Point Guard Skills & Drills - Basketball -- Championship Productions, Inc.

with John Calipari,
University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach;
2x Naismith College Coach of the Year Award winner;
featuring Derrick Rose,
Chicago Bulls point guard, 2008-09 Rookie-of-the-Year

and Rod Strickland,
former professional point guard (17-year career)

Learn the skills, drills and mental concepts that have helped Calipari-coached point guards like NBA Rookies of the Year Derrick Rose and Tyreke Evans and 2010 First Team All-American John Wall.

For the first time ever on DVD, John Calipari shares the skills and drills he uses to train championship-caliber point guards. Watch as Calipari coaches Derrick Rose and Rod Strickland through each drill giving you a first-hand look at what it takes to improve your game.

•The Skills - Ball handling, being a scoring threat, passing angles, free throw shooting and on-ball defense.
•The Drills - Drills to practice shooting, playing fast with the ball, transitioning from the catch to the dribble, and stopping dribble penetration.
•The Mental Game - Developing a confident swagger, leadership, team before self mentality, mental toughness, and knowing what motivates you.

As a point guard, you have to be a scoring threat at all times. Improve your ball quickness and hand-eye coordination, develop a "go to" spot on the court where you know you can get a basket, and learn to play through contact, finish strong and score. In addition, Derrick Rose shares a favorite drill he uses to improve his shooting range.

To be a great point guard, you have to be able to guard the ball. Learn three key areas where you can improve your on-ball defense immediately.

What would it be like to sit down with two great NBA point guards and talk basketball? This is your chance! Sit in on an in-depth discussion between Calipari, Rose and Strickland on the intangibles of point guard play. Learn how these outstanding point guards developed their game to the highest level-the NBA.

Coaches: The skills and drills presented in this DVD will provide you with coaching cues and techniques for training and developing your point guards. These drills and concepts can be implemented into your players' workouts or they can be performed by your players on their own.

This is the definitive skills development DVD for point guard play.

85 minutes. 2010.

John Calipari / Derrick Rose | MVP Training: Basic Point Guard Skills & Drills

MVP Training: Basic Point Guard Skills & Drills

•Learn to execute the four S's of a successful pick and rolls (start, set-up, separation, score)

•Perfect the reads a point guard must make when attacking the basket

•Establish proper angles and techniques needed for passing and scoring out of the pick and roll

Watch video clip here and find out more: MVP Training: Basic Point Guard Skills & Drills - Basketball -- Championship Productions, Inc.

with John Calipari,

University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach;

2x Naismith College Coach of the Year Award winner;

featuring Derrick Rose,

Chicago Bulls point guard, 2008-09 Rookie-of-the-Year

and Rod Strickland,

former professional point guard (17-year career)

John Calipari, along with 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year Derrick Rose and 17-year NBA veteran Rod Strickland, build on the necessary skills and drills needed to become a complete point guard. The three team up and demonstrate how point guards can maximize their skills in both the Pick and Roll and the Dribble Drive Motion offense.

Coach Calipari shows how a point guard can use screening angles from seven different areas on the court to successfully execute the pick and roll. You will see what the proper actions look like, as well as what your point guard must be looking for as the action is executed.

Calipari and Derrick Rose take you through the four S's that point guards execute on a successful pick and roll - start, set-up, separation, score. In addition, Calipari includes the drills he uses to get his point guards to understand the four S's.

Learn recognition drills that can be used for lob and skip passes out of the Dribble Drive Motion Offense. Calipari takes you through the dribble drive alleys and shows six actions that your players must be able to see and execute. Calipari shows the various methods for defending the pick and roll and the different angles that the point guard can take for successful separation from the defender.

Derrick Rose demonstrates "tight" cone drills using a variety of dribble moves beginning with a simple crossover and progressing to very challenging combination moves.

Throughout the DVD, Rose and Strickland lend insight and player perspective to these essential skills and movements.

This DVD gives athletes and coaches a thorough understanding of what point guards need to see and execute when running today's offensive systems.

67 minutes. 2010.

John Calipari / Derrick Rose | MVP Training Combo Pack

MVP Training: Basic Point Guard Skills & Drills
with John Calipari,
University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach;
2x Naismith College Coach of the Year Award winner;

featuring Derrick Rose,
Chicago Bulls point guard, 2008-09 Rookie-of-the-Year

and Rod Strickland,
former professional point guard (17-year career)




Watch video clip here: MVP Training: Point Guard Skills & Drills Series - Basketball -- Championship Productions, Inc.




Learn the skills, drills and mental concepts that have helped Calipari-coached point guards like NBA Rookies of the Year Derrick Rose and Tyreke Evans and 2010 First Team All-American John Wall.

For the first time ever on DVD, John Calipari shares the skills and drills he uses to train championship-caliber point guards. Watch as Calipari coaches Derrick Rose and Rod Strickland through each drill giving you a first-hand look at what it takes to improve your game.

•The Skills - Ball handling, being a scoring threat, passing angles, free throw shooting and on-ball defense.
•The Drills - Drills to practice shooting, playing fast with the ball, transitioning from the catch to the dribble, and stopping dribble penetration.
•The Mental Game - Developing a confident swagger, leadership, team before self mentality, mental toughness, and knowing what motivates you.

As a point guard, you have to be a scoring threat at all times. Improve your ball quickness and hand-eye coordination, develop a "go to" spot on the court where you know you can get a basket, and learn to play through contact, finish strong and score. In addition, Derrick Rose shares a favorite drill he uses to improve his shooting range.

To be a great point guard, you have to be able to guard the ball. Learn three key areas where you can improve your on-ball defense immediately.

What would it be like to sit down with two great NBA point guards and talk basketball? This is your chance! Sit in on an in-depth discussion between Calipari, Rose and Strickland on the intangibles of point guard play. Learn how these outstanding point guards developed their game to the highest level-the NBA.

Coaches: The skills and drills presented in this DVD will provide you with coaching cues and techniques for training and developing your point guards. These drills and concepts can be implemented into your players' workouts or they can be performed by your players on their own.

This is the definitive skills development DVD for point guard play.

85 minutes. 2010.


MVP Training: Basic Point Guard Skills & Drills
with John Calipari,
University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach;
2x Naismith College Coach of the Year Award winner;

featuring Derrick Rose,
Chicago Bulls point guard, 2008-09 Rookie-of-the-Year

and Rod Strickland,
former professional point guard (17-year career)

John Calipari, along with 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year Derrick Rose and 17-year NBA veteran Rod Strickland, build on the necessary skills and drills needed to become a complete point guard. The three team up and demonstrate how point guards can maximize their skills in both the Pick and Roll and the Dribble Drive Motion offense.

Coach Calipari shows how a point guard can use screening angles from seven different areas on the court to successfully execute the pick and roll. You will see what the proper actions look like, as well as what your point guard must be looking for as the action is executed.

Calipari and Derrick Rose take you through the four S's that point guards execute on a successful pick and roll - start, set-up, separation, score. In addition, Calipari includes the drills he uses to get his point guards to understand the four S's.

Learn recognition drills that can be used for lob and skip passes out of the Dribble Drive Motion Offense. Calipari takes you through the dribble drive alleys and shows six actions that your players must be able to see and execute. Calipari shows the various methods for defending the pick and roll and the different angles that the point guard can take for successful separation from the defender.

Derrick Rose demonstrates "tight" cone drills using a variety of dribble moves beginning with a simple crossover and progressing to very challenging combination moves.

Throughout the DVD, Rose and Strickland lend insight and player perspective to these essential skills and movements.

This DVD gives athletes and coaches a thorough understanding of what point guards need to see and execute when running today's offensive systems.

67 minutes. 2010.

Vance Downs | 50 Press for High School Basketball Dvd

50 Press for High School Basketball

•Keep your opponent from establishing an offensive flow

•Learn to funnel the ball to easily defended areas of the floor

•Create better, easier shots for your offense

Check it out here: 50 Press for High School Basketball - Basketball -- Championship Productions, Inc.

with Vance Downs, Ames (IA) HS Head Boys Basketball Coach; 2010 USA Today National Coach of the Year; Back-to-Back undefeated state championships (2009-10); Ames High finished the season ranked #3 in the nation; head coach of Harrison Barnes, ranked the top prep player in the US and MVP of the McDonalds All-American Gameand the Jordan Brand All American Game

Force the action and bring an aggressive mind set to every game!

Two-time state championship coach Vance Downs shows you how to speed up game tempo, neutralize good post players, take opponents out of their offensive sets, and create more and better shots for your offense.

Coach Downs goes through a detailed breakdown of each player's defensive responsibilities, as well as the desired skills needed at each position to make this defense effective. Downs focuses on the key points for player rotation and trapping to keep your opponent from establishing an offensive flow.

Learn how to keep the ball in certain areas of the court that will apply maximum pressure on the offense. Get insights on how to direct the ball to these areas and how to keep it there. Three different traps and rotations are covered that will allow you to trap decision makers and get the ball out of their hands.

Downs includes 10 breakdown drills that work on defending the alley, close outs, trapping, rotating out of traps and "what-if" drills that simulate game situations and how to best react to them.

Through diagrams and on-court demonstration, Coach Downs shows you how to put as much pressure on your opponent as possible and improve your chances of winning.

Vance Downs | Speed Game Offense for High School Basketball Dvd

Speed Game Offense for High School Basketball

•Run with maximum effort to put pressure on your opponent and get teammates open

•Tire your opponent physically and mentally

•Teach your team to read defenses and force them to make mistakes

Check it out here: Speed Game Offense for High School Basketball - Basketball -- Championship Productions, Inc.


with Vance Downs, Ames (IA) HS Head Boys Basketball Coach; 2010 USA Today National Coach of the Year; Back-to-Back undefeated state championships (2009-10); Ames High finished the season ranked #3 in the nation; head coach of Harrison Barnes, ranked the top prep player in the US and MVP of the McDonalds All-American Gameand the Jordan Brand All American Game
Take advantage of your opponents by out rebounding, out running and out working them until they break down physically and mentally.

Coach Downs explains how to quickly start each break with the simple concept of running to get teammates open. He diagrams the responsibilities for each position and includes early and late break actions and counters. Transition drills are also diagrammed and demonstrated on court.

Leading from the break right into his offense, Downs explains his high/low motion screening action.

This effective action provides:

•Post up opportunities for post and perimeter players
•1-on-1 opportunities off screens
•Post kick outs for spot up shooters
•Strong rebounding and mismatch opportunities on the post and perimeter

Downs explains player rules and responsibilities, eight ways to use a ball screen and how to lean the defense to create space. Entries and actions are diagrammed and explained for every defensive situation. Finally, individual and team drills are drawn up and demonstrated on court.

Using the speed game and high/low motion screening, Downs' teams have averaged nearly 80 points per game the last three years, leading to two state championships.

Order now and start wearing down your opponents!

Joanne P. McCallie | All-Access Duke Women's Basketball Practice Dvds

All-Access Duke Women's Basketball Practice

•Get an "All-Access" look at three of Joanne P. McCallie's practices at Duke University

•Add a variety of offensive and defensive drills to your drill catalog

•Get an insiders look at the Duke early offense and half-court offensive philosophy

Check it out here: All-Access Duke Women's Basketball Practice - Basketball -- Championship Productions, Inc.

with Joanne P. McCallie,
Duke University Head Women's Basketball Coach;
2005 National Coach of the Year (Michigan State);
Gold medalist coach of the 2006 U-20 National Team and the 2007 U21 World Championship Team
Learn the essentials to running a successful practice from one of the top women's coaches in the game today-Joanne P. McCallie! This is your chance to watch three practices leading up to Duke's opening contest for the 2009-10 season in which the Blue Devils finished 30-6 and earned a 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

TEAM WARM UP:
Coach McCallie begins each practice with a team warm-up/stretching segment, individual development drills, and team development drills. These drills are designed to improve ball handling, passing and shooting skills while incorporating McCallie's offensive and defensive philosophy. You will see break down drills for post and perimeter players, situational transition drills and full court conditioning drills.

OFFENSE:
Get an in-depth look at McCallie's offensive system from the early offense philosophy and calls to half court options into the shot clock play, plus a look at what they do versus zone defenses. You will see how Duke executes its early offense through different reads and calls versus a 5-on-0 setting as well as in a 5-on-5 scrimmage. You also get an in-depth look at some of Duke's half-court offensive sets they use versus man and zone defense.

DEFENSE:
On the defensive side of the ball, McCallie shows some of her man defensive drills as well as her match-up zone. See how Duke defends on the ball, works on transition defense and defends the post. Get a look at McCallie's hybrid 1-2-2 match-up defense. The match-up begins as a 1-2-2 set utilizing both zone and man principles. See techniques for disrupting the ball, eliminating passing lanes and placing pressure on the offense. She adds to the defense by showing where and how they trap to cause disruption to the offense.

Experience is what makes Joanne P. McCallie one of the top coaches in the country. Incorporate her concepts into your program for next season.

Joe Mihalich: Capitalizing on Out-of-Bounds Plays and Special Situations Dvd

Joe Mihalich: Capitalizing on Out-of-Bounds Plays and Special Situations

•Pick up crucial points with these made-to-score plays

•Learn how to get the ball into your best free throw shooter's hands under late-game pressure

•Learn a simple but effective offense to run against the Box & 1 defense

Check it out here: Joe Mihalich: Capitalizing on Out-of-Bounds Plays and Special Situations - Basketball -- Championship Productions, Inc.


with Joe Mihalich,
Niagara University Head Coach;
2x MAAC Coach of the Year,
2007 BCANY Coach of the Year,
Played under Paul Westhead, coached under Morgan Wootten
Pick up crucial points with these made-to-score out of bounds plays and special situations! Using 5-on-0 and 5-on-5 action, Coach Mihalich takes you through key areas of special situations.

BASELINE OUT-OF-BOUNDS:
Mihalich demonstrates his baseline out-of-bounds plays starting with five plays from his T-series that are all run out of the same formation. This series provides a play for each player making it a player favorite. Not only will you get five different options from the same formation, but having five options from one set makes it extremely difficult to scout and guard.

He also shows his 40 series, baseline under versus a zone, and a special play when you need a 3-point shot.

SIDELINE OUT-OF-BOUNDS:
then takes you into his sideline out-of-bounds plays. He uses the same philosophy of having five plays for the five players using the same set. He also shares three sideline specials that are useful when you need a 3-point shot.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS:
Mihalich shares a press breaker system with vertical, horizontal and diagonal passing options to get the ball up the floor quicker and create 2-on-1 and 3-on-2 situations. Discover a press breaker to get the ball into your best free throw shooters' hands. Don't just beat the press; score off of it!

Mihalich also demonstrates his successful offensive attack for beating the Box-and-1 defense.

Learn to squeeze extra points out of each game with this exceptional DVD.

Tom Pecora: The 4-Out 1-In Motion Offense Dvd

Tom Pecora: The 4-Out 1-In Motion Offense
•Learn one of the most potent offenses in basketball today

•This offense is flexible enough to use with any kind of team make up or skill set

•Discover special situation plays for 4 out motion, as well how to use it versus zone defense

•Learn how to put you best player in the best position on the court to score

Check it out here: Tom Pecora: The 4-Out 1-In Motion Offense - Basketball -- Championship Productions, Inc.


with Tom Pecora,
Fordham University Head Coach;
former Hofstra University Head Coach;,br />2x Regional Coach of the Year
Learn a motion offense that will allow your players to face up and play on the perimeter.

Tom Pecora developed his coaching philosophy under the tutelage of Rollie Massimino and Jay Wright. These relationships helped build the foundation for his 4-out 1-in motion offense, which will fit any kind of personnel you may have.

In this DVD, Coach Pecora explains how he divides the floor up for the spots in the motion offense. He shows how he uses ball screen action to initiate action to transition into the offense on a made and missed basket. Pecora demonstrates his counters and reads such as: Thumbs up, chase it and slash action to get out of the fast break or half court set. He then breaks down the half court action by showing slot-to-slot action, which includes high action involving the ball screen, skip pass or flare screen. He also demonstrates the side action, which is shown involving the wing and top to include the down screen and flare screen; and he walks you through post action rip and rip baseline.

Pecora includes a few feature plays that you can incorporate to isolate your best shooters for shots late in a possession and shows how he uses the motion offense to attack zone defenses.

Learn all of the reads, counters and entries that makes this 4-out 1-in offense so explosive. Find the "sweet spots" on offense and the "pressure points" on defense to make your team successful.

Vance Downs 2-Pack | Speed Game Offense and 50 Press Defense Dvds

Check it out here: Vance Downs 2-Pack - Basketball -- Championship Productions, Inc.


With Vance Downs, Ames (IA) HS Head Boys Basketball Coach; 2010 USA Today National Coach of the Year; Back-to-Back undefeated state championships (2009-10); Ames High finished the season ranked #3 in the nation; head coach of Harrison Barnes, ranked the top prep player in the US and MVP of the McDonalds All-American Gameand the Jordan Brand All American Game

Take advantage of your opponents by out rebounding, out running and out working them until they break down physically and mentally.

Coach Downs explains how to quickly start each break with the simple concept of running to get teammates open. He diagrams the responsibilities for each position and includes early and late break actions and counters. Transition drills are also diagrammed and demonstrated on court.

Leading from the break right into his offense, Downs explains his high/low motion screening action.

This effective action provides:

•Post up opportunities for post and perimeter players
•1-on-1 opportunities off screens
•Post kick outs for spot up shooters
•Strong rebounding and mismatch opportunities on the post and perimeter

Downs explains player rules and responsibilities, eight ways to use a ball screen and how to lean the defense to create space. Entries and actions are diagrammed and explained for every defensive situation. Finally, individual and team drills are drawn up and demonstrated on court.

Using the speed game and high/low motion screening, Downs' teams have averaged nearly 80 points per game the last three years, leading to two state championships.

Order now and start wearing down your opponents!

120 minutes. 2010.


50 Press for High School Basketball
with Vance Downs, Ames (IA) HS Head Boys Basketball Coach; 2010 USA Today National Coach of the Year; Back-to-Back undefeated state championships (2009-10); Ames High finished the season ranked #3 in the nation; head coach of Harrison Barnes, ranked the top prep player in the US and MVP of the McDonalds All-American Gameand the Jordan Brand All American Game


Force the action and bring an aggressive mind set to every game!

Two-time state championship coach Vance Downs shows you how to speed up game tempo, neutralize good post players, take opponents out of their offensive sets, and create more and better shots for your offense.

Coach Downs goes through a detailed breakdown of each player's defensive responsibilities, as well as the desired skills needed at each position to make this defense effective. Downs focuses on the key points for player rotation and trapping to keep your opponent from establishing an offensive flow.

Learn how to keep the ball in certain areas of the court that will apply maximum pressure on the offense. Get insights on how to direct the ball to these areas and how to keep it there. Three different traps and rotations are covered that will allow you to trap decision makers and get the ball out of their hands.

Downs includes 10 breakdown drills that work on defending the alley, close outs, trapping, rotating out of traps and "what-if" drills that simulate game situations and how to best react to them.

Through diagrams and on-court demonstration, Coach Downs shows you how to put as much pressure on your opponent as possible and improve your chances of winning.

Ric Wesley | Early Offense into the High Post Offense Dvd

Early Offense into the High Post Offense

•Learn the basic components of the High Post Offense

•Keep all of your players involved in the flow of the offense

•Use Early Offense to keep pressure on your opponent while flowing into the high post offense

•Get solid zone offense sets and action versus even and odd front zone defenses

Check it out here:  Early Offense into the High Post Offense - Basketball -- Championship Productions, Inc.

with Ric Wesley,
Grand Valley State University Head Coach,
.814 winning percentage at GVS;
GLIAC North Division Champions 4 out of last 5 years;
NCAA Tournament participants 5 straight years;
DII Elite 8 2006-07 and 2007-08;
2008 Basketball Times' DII Co-Coach of the Year
Develop an offense that rewards cutting and ball movement.

Year-in and year-out, Ric Wesley's teams have controlled the game with their defense. Using this early offense and flowing into the high post motion has allowed his teams to keep the pressure on his opponents and control the game at both ends of the floor.

In this on-court clinic presentation, Coach Wesley begins with an overview of the basic set up to the High Post Offense. Learn the basic positioning to his high post set, as well as the rules to the offense and its advantages. This offense lends itself to good spacing, good dribble penetration, good back-cutting angles and it's fun for players to run.

Wesley explains how he developed his early offense and then shows you some of the quick hitters you can get out of the early offense. These quick hitters are designed to allow your team to pressure your opponents, to get your point guard away from pressure, to use high-low post action, and release versus pressure defense.

He concludes the presentation with his Zone Offense Philosophy and shows you some actions he uses with his teams. Learn some of the Early Offense action against zone defenses as well as three plays out of a 1-3-1 set versus an even-front zone. You also get an effective set versus an odd-front zone defense.

Give your team the tools it needs to take on any opponent next season. These offensive sets will put your team in the best position to score, utilize your talent and win basketball games.