Vance Walberg has established himself as one of the game's most innovative coaches. In 30 years of coaching he has developed a creative style of basketball on both ends of the court. In this DVD, Walberg teaches you his full court defensive system, which he feels is a better innovation than his Dribble Drive Attack Offense. Ironically, this defense is responsible for the development of his popular Dribble Drive Attack Offense. Full court 2-2-1 pressure is the core of Walberg's defensive system of play. Walberg breaks down the court into quarters making it simple to understand and execute the defense. Walberg thoroughly explains and demonstrates each player's assignment and the secrets to making this defense successful. He also shows three zone options in the full court that are generated from this defense. This combination of pressure defense and the Dribble Drive Attack Offense is a proven recipe for winning basketball. After installing his entire system at Clovis West, his teams went 159-18. At Fresno City College his teams went 133-11. Take it from a winner, this system works!

90 minutes. 2008.

Coach Bruno has developed a nationwide reputation as a pressure defense coach. In this DVD, he shares 10 points that help his teams force turnovers and create baskets with their press. Bruno's teams are one of the country's highest scoring teams due mainly to the tempo created by this pressing package. By disrupting offensive rhythm and neutralizing size, Bruno's team is able to beat any team in the country. His use of multiple players in this pressure system eventually wears down opponents. Defining roles, creating team chemistry, and superior conditioning are critical aspects to the success of this style of play. Eight fundamental principles are the foundation of teaching and implementing the pressure package. Using a 5-on-5 concept on the floor, Bruno demonstrates each of his fundamentals and teaching points.

73 minutes. 2008.

To simplify zone offense, Coach Bruno sees all zones as match-up zones. Spontaneous movement and spacing are two major keys to attacking a zone defense. Bruno demonstrates the keys to zone movement including overloading the backside of the zone, skip passes, and penetration. There are various uses of the short corner in this zone attack coming from the perimeter and the high post. Screening the backside of the zone allows for skip passes and slipping into the middle of the zone. Bruno shows how the ball screen is utilized against the zone, as well as the flash from behind the zone from the baseline and the weak side. He also covers rebounding against the zone. Bruno shares three offensive sets against the zone using players on the floor, as well as drills to help build this zone offense attack.

69 minutes. 2008.

A cornerstone of Coach Moran's success as a coach comes from his philosophy of competitive preparation. Practice is a tool to develop success by facing competitive situations each day in practice. A good scorer is a focal point of half court defense, and is defended differently than non-scorers. Depending on skills and strengths, Moran sets up his defense accordingly. Moran's focus is on the top two scorers on the opponent's team. Just as in the half court, offensive players are categorized according to skill in the full court also. Double teams are used only against ball handlers. Moran puts 10 players on the floor to set up full-court pressure. On ball technique is a major part of this full-court system. One goal is to take the ball out of the guard's hands and make post players handle the ball against intense pressure. A unique characteristic in this pressure defense is letting some players receive the ball and keeping it from others. Another feature is pressure trapping on side out of bounds plays.

55 minutes. 2008.

with Jim Larranaga,
George Mason University Head Coach;
2006 NCAA Final Four

Coach Larranaga outlines the components of George Mason basketball and why this foundation is so important to the bigger picture. A staple of his winning program is the eight C's; character, competitiveness, competence, consistency, cohesiveness, commitment, communication and confidence. When teaching the game to his players, Larranaga uses a four step process; demonstration, imitation, correction and repetition. Additional teaching categories include guarding an open player, defensive transition and defensive philosophy. Larranaga shows and explains many drills that are part of his daily practices. The second part of Larranaga's instruction focuses on defense. The main George Mason defense is man-to-man, with the scramble as a secondary defense. A combination of the two is a series of zones that he calls the Camouflage, which is used strategically as a surprise defense that forces the offense to react to the defense. Once the opponent gets used to a man-to-man and the scramble, the Camouflage defense puts them on their heels immediately. Included are three core drills for this defense. In a bonus section, the Camouflage and its teaching points are shown with players in a full court setting. Each pass, trap, deflection and player responsibility is analyzed. Two sets of strategies are used; one in the backcourt and one in the frontcourt.

2 DVDs - 128 minutes. 2008.