with Doug Bruno, DePaul University Women's Head Coach, 9X NCAA Tournament Appearances
Coach Doug Bruno's passion for the game is on display on this exceptional "on-court" presentation. A huge believer in well-rounded ball skills for all players, he emphasizes eye-body quickness, which puts a premium on players' action and reaction. These multi-purpose drills can greatly improve team ball skills, competitiveness and eye-body quickness. At DePaul, drills are transition-oriented 75% of the time; given how Bruno's teams practice, it is no surprise that Bruno's teams led the nation in scoring during the '04 and '05 seasons. He presents a well-rounded group of drills that will help your offense, fastbreak, passing, rebounding and defense. A master of developing players, Bruno presents his thoughts on playing to players' strengths, while working on their weaknesses. Coach Bruno shares his instruction, demonstration, imitation, and repetition philosophy for building nationally successful teams. Knowing that rebounding ignites the fastbreak, Coach Bruno discusses the importance and anatomy of a rebound. Bruno includes seven multi-purpose drills in this presentation that work on court vision, rebounding technique and intensity, defense and much more. This DVD is a great look at the game's fundamentals taught in a live setting. Any coach who needs to maximize practice time can benefit from the flexibility of Coach Bruno's Multi-Purpose competitive drills.
with Doug Bruno, DePaul University Women's Basketball Coach, 9 NCAA Tournament Appearances
Coach Bruno demonstrates a series of eight interchangeable man-to-man offenses designed to capitalize on half-court defensive lapses by utilizing this unique offensive attack. Bruno's system is designed to maximize each player's strengths, while maintaining a consistent system that can be instilled in the minds of the players at any level, any year. Bruno uses extensive on-court demonstration to show eight interchangeable sets including: Flex, back screen, down screen, straight dive, bump, flare, reverse, and back blast. Utilizing these sets will be virtually impossible to scout and prepare for and will also keep your opponent off balance and confused throughout the game. In addition, Bruno provides seven essential principles that guide his offensive sets and made his team the highest scoring team in the nation in '03-'04. As an added bonus, Coach Bruno emphasizes the importance of transition in each and every offensive set and demonstrates drills to effectively teach the fastbreak. If you want to make your team virtually impossible to scout, prepare for, and even defend, this is the offensive system for you!
Year in and year out the Blue Demon transition game defeats opponents on a regular basis. The brilliance behind this transition game is the topic of this DVD by Coach Bruno. He shares 10 principles for playing transition basketball. Bruno believes that playing in the open court creates quick and easy baskets and puts pressure on your opponent. Establishing roles is important to this type of game. Bruno sets down eight principles for play, which are balls skills, footwork, advanced offensive skills, teaching the eyes and the ears, understanding the game and being in condition. Skills development is important when playing transition and is a big part of DePaul's strategy. Defending to run is a concept that stresses defense before running the floor. There is more scoring and sharing with a running team, which adds to the morale of the team. Bruno lists six prerequisites for the transition game. Bruno steps to the floor to demonstrate drills used in his powerful running game. The sweep drill teaches players to cover space with few dribbles and finishing at the basket. Full court lay-ups are mixed with team free throws. Ten drills are executed on this transition DVD by one of America's finest coaches.
with Doug Bruno,
DePaul University Head Women's Coach;
4X C-USA Champions;
Conference USA Coach of the Decade;
USA Basketball U.S. U18 (2006) and U19 (2007) National Teams Head Coach - both won gold medals at the World Championships
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.
with Doug Bruno,
DePaul University Head Women's Coach;
4X C-USA Champions;
Conference USA Coach of the Decade;
USA Basketball U.S. U18 (2006) and U19 (2007) National Teams Head Coach - both won gold medals at the World Championships
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.
