with Lute Olson,
University of Arizona Head Coach;
1997 NCAA Champions,
2002 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee
Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson has registered over 1,000 victories at all levels in his legendary career. His brand of fast-paced and discipline basketball is well known and his teams generate points quickly. In this DVD, he covers the Arizona offensive package from baseline to baseline. Coach Olson makes a point that his teams focus on pressuring the opponent on both ends of the floor. His instruction will demonstrate that point. The fast break is a big part of the Arizona philosophy. The designated lane fast break is keyed off a diagonal cut by the point guard for the outlet pass. Early offensive options include penetration to the lane, high/low post pass or hitting a cutter off a down screen. Post players are taught to "sit on the thigh" of the defender to seal him for the post pass. Against full court or _ court pressure, Arizona runs a pressure offense. After entering to the sideline, a pass to the point guard on a diagonal cut will eliminate the press. This attack is demonstrated against both a diamond and 2-2-1 zone press. This attack can come from a man-to-man or zone set. Once in the half court, a series of 1-4 High set plays serve as the main focus. Olson likes the 1-4 look because of its multiple features and options. From the point guard, the entry pass can go to the wing or post. The idea of "pressure outside, pass inside" allows players to read the defense to determine the proper entry pass. Another set play look is the UCLA series. This set of plays also presents multiple options and scoring opportunities with the chase out, high post and push option. Olson demonstrates a variety of set play options to use in certain game situations. The pick and roll and 1-4 low are great features that fits in well with this set play scheme. This DVD is an excellent example of an attacking, balanced and fundamentally sound approach to offensive basketball.
with Bobby Lutz,
University of Charlotte Head Coach
Coach Lutz's style of play is based on shooting 3's, changing defenses, dictating tempo, and getting to the foul line. In this DVD, Coach Lutz presents his set play offense, which is designed to shoot 3's and get fouled. For Lutz, the best offensive players should get most of the shots. By running sets, the coach can dictate who takes most of the shots. Running sets in transition is also a great way to score and is featured here. Sets plays from stacks are popular with Lutz. On many plays, a common action is a hard cross screen to free a teammate under the basket. Several pressure entries are included when facing tough man-to-man defense. Also featured are quick hit plays that produce good shots early in the shot clock. Other plays discussed are the Box Series, the Ball Screen sets and the 1-4 Series. Each set play has alternative looks that make the plays very versatile. Scoring options in the full and half court will allow your players more weapons on the offensive end of the floor and score more points.
with Van Chancellor,
Louisiana State University Head Women's Coach;
2004 US Olympic Head Coach (Gold Medal),
4X WNBA Championship Coach,
Naismith Hall of Fame (2007)
From high school to Olympic Gold, Van Chancellor has duplicated winning basketball for 44 years. His 1-4 offense can be utilized against defenses that attack with traps, pressure and switching. For every defensive stunt, the system presents counter action to take advantage of the off balance opponent. The screen and roll is the featured offensive tactic, but he also demonstrates the step back and high post pressure release. Chancellor illustrates the 1-4 offense's versatility with sets against the man-to-man, zone and trapping defenses. Five unique adjustments are part of this multiple offensive attack, and he shows each using on-court demonstrators. The veteran coach also shares four out-of-bounds plays and two late game plays for crunch time. This offense has been fine-tuned over a half century of basketball experience by Chancellor and will provide scoring and efficiency against any defense.
with Tom Izzo,
Michigan State Head Basketball Coach;
2000 NCAA National Champions, 3X National Coach of the Year
Use simple screening techniques and concepts to get your players open for shots they can make! Get detailed instruction and insight on play-oriented offense from one of the game's great teachers and most successful coaches, Tom Izzo.
Izzo details three series of plays: Chest Series, Horns Series and Thumb Down Series. Each series contains a variety of sets, pick & roll action and numerous scoring options to add firepower to your offense.
Run from a 2-3 set, the Chest Series is very effective in countering intense defensive pressure. Izzo delivers five different sets out of the Chest Series with various screens and back cuts to take on more talented teams and negate their athletic advantage.
Unitizing a 1-4 high set, the Horns Series allows for great spacing, backdoor cuts and numerous scoring options. Another great series to beat tough pressure defense.
The Thumb Down Series makes it easy to interchange positions based on your teams' abilities and match-ups you see week to week.
In addition, Izzo highlights:
Simple tricks for getting open off a screen that any player can do.
Two effective drills to teach the fundamentals of pin down and on-ball screens.
A play to take advantage of the big man who won't come out on the floor to defend.
Izzo also includes a baseline inbounds play, which provides multiple scoring opportunities, and two end-of-clock plays that are great to run if you find your team down and need a good shot late in the game.
It's all here. Drills to improve your screening, full offensive sets, and specialty plays; all presented by a coach with a .700+ winning percentage and a perennial power in college basketball. Install Tom Izzo's plays into your system today!
Increase ball security, shot selection and free throw attempts
Use players interchangeably in this versatile offense
Create and take advantage of mismatches
with Sharon Versyp,
Purdue University Head Women's Basketball Coach
15 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, .704 winning percentage
Getting a good shot by the right player is what Sharon Versyp's 1-4 high offense is all about. This basketball DVD explores the many options and scoring opportunities available in Coach Versyp's spread attack.
All five players are involved in this motion offense with ball handling being a required skill. Using the dribble hand off, this offense creates mismatches all over the floor. The 1-4 high set spreads the defense and gives the offense a chance to attack open areas of the floor.
Three reliable entries get the offense started and are effective against any kind of pressure. With each different entry, the offense attacks defensive pressure with penetration, high low action or hand offs. This offense is effective due to interchangeable players and positions.
Switching and junk defenses are kept off balance due to the offense's versatility.
Increase ball security, shot selection and free throw attempts with this 1-4 high motion offense.
Coach Al Sokaitis provides high school basketball coaches with essential concepts and strategies needed to develop a successful offense. The program emphasizes teaching players how to play within the framework of various offenses. Among the topics covered are: the motion game, the 1-4 alignment, the flex offense, zone offense and the transition game. This comprehensive DVD is a must have resource for high school coaches. 47 minutes 2006.
About the Coach Al Sokaitis has been coaching basketball for over 30 years. He has established records for the most wins at five different schools, and been named “Coach of the Year” on ten occasions. Sokaitis has lead three different colleges to the NCAA Tournament. Currently, Al Sokaitis is the Head Basketball Coach at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado.
