Flex Offense & Billy Donovan Workout Secrets

The Flex Offense is a derivative of the old Deweyville Shuffle Offense, also called the Auburn Offense, or what Pete Carrill calls his Reverse Action Offense. Everyone knows the basic set of Flex, but we have some of the best breakdown drills and adjustments used by collegiate coaches.
We have a 97 page eBook available for purchase here:http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=181854

A sample of the secondary offense featured in the eBook.

The Billy Donovan Collection

We have put together a huge set of individual workout notes, offensive screen/roll sets, and matchup press notes used by the Florida Gators when they won their two NCAA championships.

To purchase a 92 page eBook with this collection click here: http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=181859

Free Newsletter: Transition Defense & Memphis Dribble Motion Offense

Coaches,

I am going to start a Basketball Coaches' Club Newsletter. This is free and if you would like to receive free copies in your email, please

For the first issue, click here: Newsletter 1 - Transition Defense & Memphis Dribble Motion

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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:

Transition Defense - Offensive Rebound or Protect the Basket?

Memphis Dribble Motion Offense & Trouble Shooting - we diagram the offense as well as discuss the most common problems coaches encounter when implementing this offense and we offer solutions to those problems. A great read if you use this popular offense.

We discuss Jamie Angeli's Scouting Hoops which offers all the best programs in the nation broken down by a coach with over 25 years of experience at the highest levels of the sport. Want to know what Louisville runs underneath out of bounds or what Tom Izzo runs against a zone defense? Check out his web site and take a free test drive today.

Top 5 NBA Guards & Individual Development DVD

As the seasons begin to change amidst unprecedented political debate while entering a new era of financial irresponsibility, I for one am ready for some hoops. There is nothing better than watching this game on a cold December weekend protected by the warmth of the gym lights, awakened by the sound of that bouncing ball...In honor & anticipation of the upcoming season, I have chosen my Top 5 NBA Guards and included information on how to purchase a DVD compilation of over 300 MB on individual workouts & drills including breakdowns of the Memphis Dribble Drive and Herb Welling's Dribble Motion. Go here to purchase: http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=178241

5. Deron Williams - I know this guy might not be on everyone's list with guys like Billups, Davis, Iverson, and McGrady left out, but I can't help it. I love his game. He is a smooth player with a remarkable court savvy and sense of how to play. On top of that he is a big, physical guard that can dominate a game with his outside touch or ability to create offense for his teammates. His leadership will determine if the Jazz are able to make another run to the Western Conference Finals (2007).

4. Steve Nash - What more can I say about the toughest guard in the league? He is the grittiest competitor since Michael Jordan in my opinion as evidenced by the way he handled the Spurs/Suns debacle two years ago in the playoffs. I don't want to reopen any wounds here, but most men would have lost their temper after any one of the cheap shots unhinged by the Spurs. Despite the trades and chemistry problems, Nash continues to lead one of the fastest scoring attacks in the league. Go here to learn about the Suns vaunted fast break attack: http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=175057


3. Dwayne Wade - Despite injuries holding him back most of last season, DWade elevated his status to the second best player in the world during the Olympic games. At 6'4, 215-pounds, Wade is an exceptional athlete that relies on his spin move near the 15' marker as well as his Jordanesque ability to finish plays at the rim. His rugged, reckless style can cause injury as he has missed many games each season. However, I love watching this competitor play basketball and if he remains healthy, he will be a force to reckon with in the JV league Eastern Conference. If you interested in Marquettes complete individual workout, go here: http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=178241


2. Chris Paul - At 23 he is the youngest guard on the list, but has the potential to be the best. After struggling through 64 games his second season, I was worried about his durability. However, after leading his team out of nowhere last season to the Western Conference semifinals before bowing out to the reliable Spurs, Paul has shown the ability to be his best when his best was needed. This competitive greatness is a trademark of the great ones and if Paul can remain healthy, he has a chance to be part of that elite group.

1. Kobe Bryant - This was the easiest position to choose in my opinion. Even Michael Jordan recently went on record saying Bryant is the best floor player of the era. Even more impressive is that he did it with a torn ligament in the pinky finger of his right hand, should have had surgery in February and probably won't have it done until the end of next season. Topping it off, he proved to be the clutch performer for the U.S. Olympic team on its way to a gold medal. There is no arguing this position.

Speaking of Michael Jordan...here is an old clip of him breaking a backboard...



Read other TOP 10 Lists here:
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Team Tougheners & Warrior Drills

These are a few of the team toughener drills included in the collection. The one shown is one of 17 pages of Herb Livesey's Group Warrior Drills. Go here for more information on this collection: http://store.payloadz.com/go?id=175824

Don Haskins & the NBA's Best Plays and Individual Workouts

Don Haskins was a legend in his own time for starting five black players while the head coach at Texas Western when they played Adolph Rupp's team for the 1966 NCAA National Championship. Disney made his story into the movie entitled Glory Road. I found this article and was amazed at the life of this man even after he had retired.

Check it out here: http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=dw-haskins090808&prov=yhoo&type=lgns


This is an article that includes quotes from Bobby Knight on Coach Haskins:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080908/ap_on_sp_co_ne/bkc_obit_haskins

Also updated to our coaching notes is a collection of NBA plays and individual workouts. Included is a collection of the Phoenix Suns offensive sets (8 pages) and a dozen other NBA coaches. This is a fantastic set of notes that includes the Boston Celtic's Individual Skill Development Guru Kevin Eastman as well as Kloppenburg's SOS Defensive System. Also included is the 1974 LA Laker Playbook at just over 43 pages. Just look below at what is offered in this set and learn from the world's best coaches.

Phoenix Suns Offense - 8 pages
1974 Laker Playbook - 43 pages
Greg Poppovich Favorite Drills & Motion Offense
SOS Defensive System - 31 slides Powerpoint
NBA Pre-Draft Camp Notes
Utah Jazz Philosophy
Charlotte Bobcats Scouting Report of Utah Jazz
Chicago Bulls Training Camp
Detroit Pistons Training Camp
WNBA Indiana Fever - 2 Practice Plans
Boston Celtics Practice Plan
Larry Brown Myrtle Beach Clinic Notes
Jeff Van Gundy - Knicks Defensive Philosophy - 15 pages
Bullets Open Post Offense
Steve Nash Shooting
Golden State Warrior Out of Bounds Plays
NBA Eurolive Tour Notes
Kevin Eastman Individual Improvement Notes
Kevin Eastman - 26 Skill Development Drills
Hubie Brown Special Situations
Hubie Brown How to Win with Less Talent
Hubie Brown Playbook for Success
Eric Musselman - Motivation and Coaching
Mike Dunlap Defensive Philosophy

http://www.bestbasketballnotes.blogspot.com/

Basketball Conditioning Drills & Best Practice Drills Collection including Dribble Drive Drills

This is our latest edition to the collection. We have included the Best Basketball Conditioning Drills as well as the Best Practice Drills to get everyone ready for the start of basketball season. Enjoy and feel free to email me with any trades or updates!

Basketball Conditioning Drills - includes Duke's Agility & Defensive Drills, the Chicago Bulls Training Regimen, a high school program's complete workout, a spreadsheet workout plan, HIT conditioning, 2 sets of Alan Stein notes, and more. Over 250 pages of notes and plans...


Best Practice Drills Collection - includes 150 pages of the Memphis Coaching Retreat, Larry Brown Practice Ideas, 4 Seasons High School Complete System from man to man, zone, practice, UOOB, everything, 37 Essential Skills for Coaching by Eric Mussellman (NBA), Don Meyer Practice Planning 60 pages, Brian Gregory's 10 Best Practice Drills, Vance Wahlberg's Practice Drills for the Dribble Attack Offense, and many other team practice plans.

Team USA & Memphis Dribble Drive Offense

I have been gone to BASIC training for 10 weeks and I am back to a civilian lifestyle. It was a real learning experience and I made friends there, but the most important thing for me was volunteering to serve the country at a time of its greatest need. I missed my hoops and at least was able to see TEAM USA implementing the dribble drive offense. It was a beautiful to see our country back on top in basketball where it deserves to be. Also, what can be said about Michael Phelps that hasnt already been said? He is the all-time greatest...

Read the blog posts below for more information about the files we are offering.
Buy Any Collection for $15 each using a secure download. Buy all the notes on one DVD mailed to you for $40.

These are the items we have available:
Collection of Motion Offense Notes - Buy Now
Memphis Dribble Drive Motion Offense - Buy Now
Top Set Play Offense Notes - Buy Now
Encyclopedia of Defense Notes - Buy Now
Top Open Post Notes - Buy Now
Top 5 Individual Workout Notes - Buy Now
Top 10 Offensive Clinic Notes - Buy Now
Memphis Coaching Retreat PowerPoint - Buy Now
4 Out/ 1 In Motion Offense Notes - Buy Now

Memphis Dribble Drive Motion Offense by John Calipari & Vance Walberg

Click here to buy and download our eBook for the Memphis Dribble Drive Motion Offense:

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This is an e-book that contains a wealth of information on Coach Walberg's system of dribble drive offense. This is the same offense that John Calipari used at Memphis this season to reach the National Championship game. It includes all of the notes, diagrams, build up drills, breakdown notes, and full court press philosophy to help implement this system. It also includes a section on set plays to use in this offense. A great package to understand this new style of offense.



Go to http://www.bestbasketballnotes.blogspot.com/ for more information.

Easy to Download Basketball Clinic Notes

Coaches, I have uploaded some notes to be downloaded at this page: http://store.payloadz.com/results/results.asp?m=73858#

If you want to see detailed descriptions about the notes go to www.bestbasketballnotes.blogspot.com.

Buy Any Collection for $15 each using a secure download:

• Top Set Play Offense Notes - Buy Now
• Encyclopedia of Defense Notes - Buy Now
• Top Open Post Notes - Buy Now
• Top 5 Individual Workout Notes - Buy Now
• Top 10 Offensive Clinic Notes - Buy Now
• Memphis Coaching Retreat PowerPoint - Buy Now
• 4 Out/ 1 In Motion Offense Notes - Buy Now

If you just want to purchase a combination of these notes, you can go here: http://store.payloadz.com/results/results.asp?m=73858#

Basketball Transition Defense: Are you Tom Izzo or Dick Bennett?

Why is this Important?
If you ask most coaches to describe what the game of basketball is when you simplify it to its basic principles they will give you offense and defense. While this is true, Bobby Knight believes that transition is a critical component of sound basketball. Think about it for a second…if you are a great half court defensive team, but you allow transition lay-ups, how good is your defense? In a worse cast scenario, if your players aren’t crashing the glass for the offensive rebound and they aren’t back in transition, then where the heck are they? We are going to examine where they should be in regards to two different philosophies on what a team should do after a missed shot.

Offensive Rebounding or Limiting Transition Opportunities
As a coach you basically have to choose between two options in regards to transition defense. Remember that you can’t be good at everything or you are going to be good at nothing. For example, if you try to crash the offensive glass, but you expect the other team not to score any lay-ups in transition then you are setting your team up for failure. CHOOSE and EMPHASIZE your philosophy based on the talent of your team. Also remember that the philosophy a coach chooses should mirror their offensive philosophy. I would like to present the two basic philosophies that most coaches adopt in regards to transition defense.

The Philosophy to Offensive Rebound
Tom Izzo, the great coach at Michigan State, has built his program on the belief that most teams aren’t good at the defensive box out. His teams are among the nation’s leaders in rebounding margin (+11.7) since he took over the Spartan program. He spends at least 15 minutes each practice on teaching his players the habits to crash the offensive glass. They fight and compete to tip the ball, keep it alive, and own the offensive glass. A byproduct of this hard work is that his teams are fantastic at defensive box outs because they are used to going to “war” (a drill he uses) each day in practice. Most teams don’t compete like the Spartans on the glass. For more information, take a look at his DVD: Tom Izzo-Dominating Rebounding & Man to Man Defensive Drills.

Basic Offensive Rebounding Principles

1. Choose if you are more athletic than the best teams in your conference
2. Point guard to half court line and everyone else to the paint to rebound
3. Stress that 70% of all rebounds come opposite – overload that side on shots
4. Practice and chart – do your players get 4 to the paint and the PG to half court in your
drills? Offense? Defense?
5. Teach them to tap the ball against the backboard if they can’t come down with it
6. Keep the ball alive – TIP it!
7. Celebrate offensive rebounding
8. Never accept it, but be prepared to see teams fast break more often

The Philosophy of Limiting Fast Break Opportunities
On the other hand, another great coach that believes coaches have control over transition, Dick Bennett of Washington State, would send two and sometimes three players back depending on the opponent in an effort to neutralize fast break opportunities. His teams traditionally held opponents under 60 points per game. Coach Bennett’s philosophy was that his team was better than your team at half court execution on offense and defense. His teams only pressed if behind in games late and they played strictly man-to-man defense. In other words, his teams were simple to prepare for, but difficult to beat because of their execution. For more information, take a look at his DVD: Dick Bennett’s “Pack-line” Pressure Defense.

Basic Principles of Limiting Transition Opportunities
1. Choose if you are less athletic than the best teams in your conference
2. Send the PG to the opposite FT line and the Off Guard to the half court line
3. Another option is to also send the shooter back immediately against superior teams along with the two guards
4. Stress that we are not giving up ANY transition lay-ups
5. Work on defending scramble situations in the full court every day
6. Teach how you want to match-up and remember that open shots NOT match-ups beat you
7. Practice and chart – do your players have defensive balance in your drills? Offense? Defense?
8. Choose offensive sets that allow for defensive balance; For example: stay away from 1-4 low sets or the Flex. Instead use 2-3 high sets or 4 out – 1 in motion

Prepare them the best you can so that your team can achieve to the best of their potential because you put them in the best situation to succeed. Transition is often overlooked and the main thing a coach needs to do is decide from Day 1 what their team is going to do in regards to defensive transition. Teach that all year long and emphasize it in practices and games. I hope this article has helped you to better understand the two basic philosophies of transition defense. If you want to learn more about these coaches or philosophies, join our online coaches club.