This revolutionary 1-3-1 zone defense is on the leading edge of basketball strategy today.

Dennis Felton, who had the opportunity to learn the John Beilien Michigan 1-3-1 from the ground up, unveils this innovative defense. Now's your chance to learn about the defense, drills and the inner workings of this secret defense. No one outside the John Belien coaching tree knows these 1-3-1 techniques.

The 1-3-1 zone defense has been very successful for teams seeking to disrupt their opponents' offensive schemes. Now you can take your 1-3-1 to the next level!

The Michigan 1-3-1 is designed to restrict passing and force the offense to put the ball on the floor. It creates confusion and anxiety in your opponent, creating turnovers and steals that can lead to game-changing scores for your team.

Felton looks at the basic responsibilities of each player. Unique positioning and slides make this defense tough to recognize and difficult to scout. He covers the major themes of the defense like taking away the high and low post and how to get more defections and steals.

Felton breaks down the defense with drills isolating specific positions and their movements on the court, emphasizing the roles of each player on the court. He brings it all together with 5-on-5 and 6-on-5 drills. Game footage shows the 1-3-1 in action in game situations.

The 1-3-1 zone is a great base defense or it can be used to initiate a momentum change mid-game.

Now is your chance to learn the latest techniques and innovations on the 1-3-1.

2010

Force your opponents to constantly react, rather than dictate the action on offense.

Coach Klaas has compiled an incredible record and has been consistent throughout his coaching career. The reason for his success is the 1-3-1 zone. This defense starts with ball pressure, utilizes both" traps and fake traps" and provides tremendous "team help."

Coach Klaas starts the DVD by explaining the personnel required to play each position. He goes over the "five rules" needed to play the 1-3-1, which include stance, watching the eyes of the passer, move when the ball is in the air, look for deflections and aggressively go to the boards.

Klaas teaches the simple execution of the defense. Klaas demonstrates the many adjustments that can be made out of this very effective defense by "overloading the defense." He offers countless teaching points in stopping penetration, handling screens, and applying various traps. Klaas also teaches adjustments for various situations such as playing against a 7-footer, good shooting teams and penetrating guards.

This defense is predicated on multiple coverages out of the 1-3-1 alignment. Klaas includes different trapping options, such as corner traps, trapping when the ball crosses half court and extending the 1-3-1 as a _ court half-court press. Finally, Klaas briefly explains a 3-2 zone he has been experimenting with.

Coach Klaas concludes this DVD with 10 minutes of game footage that reinforces the alignments and rotations that have allowed his teams to consistently upset more athletic opponents.

90 minutes. 2009.