Coach Fennelly's practice drills reflect his commitment to three skill areas: passing, dribbling and shooting. To develop dribbling skills, he starts practice with two-ball dribble drills. The two-ball passing increases communication, bent knee position and passing skills. Post and perimeter players work on position specific moves and skills. Post players work on shooting, post moves and accepting contact around the basket. Guards work on penetration and kick, as well as shooting off the dribble or pass. The 3-point shot is utilized often in this practice session and is an emphasis all year long. Other skills demonstrated are spacing, feeding the post, post moves, floor awareness, handoff and post roll after handoff. A shooting drill series is a consistent part of Fennelly's practices. Drills include post shooting, three player-2 ball and triangle shooting. The benefit of these drills includes conditioning, passing, catching, communication and repetition. The half court segment starts with a dozen sets that include: Regular Fist, Fist three, Two fist, Wing fist, Thumbs down fist, Thumbs down special, Thumb up, Screen & slip, Thumb up five, Thumbs up fist, State and Re-screen. In live 5-5 action, each of these actions are executed. A 3-minute shooting drill is broken down into three separate shooting segments. A segment on zone offense includes teaching points and sets to attack the zone.

73 minutes. 2007.

with Boo Williams,
Legendary Coach, Clinician, and AAU Boys Basketball National Chairman

Ganon Baker tackles another basketball building block with this excellent DVD on passing. The lost art of passing is introduced, broken down and drilled throughout the presentation. With the help of Boo Williams and his Youth AAU team, Baker puts the skills and fundamentals of passing on display. Without solid fundamentals, players are at a disadvantage in today's competitive arena. Once a player learns skills, the key is repetition and a desire to reach your potential as a basketball player. A total of 21 drills are explained and demonstrated. Drills are suitable for the individual, partners and teams, and progress from stationary work to full court competitive drills. To progressively learn passing technique and skill, Baker emphasizes form, speed and contact. Players should concentrate on good form to ensure rapid skill improvement. The Sweep series is the backbone of passing proficiency, teaching players to pass around the defense without turnovers. Two ball partner passing, "triple pivot," "Don't Walk" and the Russian passing drill are crucial for proper player development. Aggressive defensive play helps players improve in the Door drill, and the "Live" Door" drill. Players are pushed in intense half- and full-court drills emphasizing 2-on-1 and 3-on-2 game like situations. To teach toughness and playmaking, Baker illustrates the Penetrate and Kick drill, Single exchange, 4 square pivot and Keep Away drills. Players and coaches who utilize these drills cover all elements of passing in game situations. With repetition and attention to detail, this DVD can open the way for great strides and improvement in passing and ball skills.

107 minutes. 2006.

Ganon Baker is quickly becoming the game's next true "Innovator." In this fantastic DVD, he explores creative and competitive drills for the art of passing. He begins by offering 10 teaching tips for the proper passing fundamentals; Stance, release and catching. Because the game is so quick, passing against pressure is very important. The concept of "Pressure Vision," "Foot Fighting" and the "Sweep Pivot" are all combined with a passer's ability to read the defense. Drills are categorized by one man, two man, three man, four man and team drills. Other drills, such as the Jason Williams Series, the Jason Kidd Series and the Steve Nash Series, are specific to the skills of each NBA player as to how they use their skills to "Thread the Needle." Baker emphasizes that any of these drills can be done with just a ball, a wall and a willing player who wants to improve his game. This presentation concludes with five team drills that combine many of the individual or small group drills previously illustrated. These team drills emphasize passing and catching skills in a competitive team setting. Without the ability to pass, a player will be left behind in the basketball world today. Whether you are a junior high, high school, or professional player, each of these drills has a specific value. Use this DVD to identify your weaknesses and work hard to improve them. When players apply the passing skills of Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, and Jason Williams, they can elevate to new area of player development. Ganon Baker has packed another DVD with the tools that today's player must have. Don't be left behind!

88 minutes. 2006.