with Tom Izzo,
Michigan State University Men's Basketball Head Coach,
2000 NCAA Champs, 3X National "Coach of the Year"

Get an insider's view into the Michigan State playbook with this fantastic DVD instructed by Coach Tom Izzo. These set plays have led Tom Izzo and his program to one NCAA National Championship title, four Final Fours, and eight NCAA appearances in his ten years as a Division I head coach. Coach Izzo has won 77% of his games utilizing these set plays. This video will demonstrate ways to take advantage of any type of zone defense. Every basketball team has a certain "go-to" player who can make certain shots when needed. Izzo shows you how to you're your best player the ball in their favorite positions. He walks you through the basic set for each play and how it needs to be run, the different options, reads and counters to put your team in position to score. Izzo teaches you how to transition into a set play after running your zone offense and how to run plays as the shot or game clock is running down. Coach Izzo reveals nine out-of-bounds plays that will help you score versus a zone defense under the basket or on the sideline. These 23 set plays can be utilized and take advantage of a 2-3, 1-2-2 and 1-3-1 zone defenses. Izzo also teaches how to throw in little wrinkles to keep the defense guessing. This is the best zone quick-hitter video to hit the market in years! This is a must for any coach's library!

70 minutes. 2006.
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Tom Izzo,
Michigan State University Head Coach

Coach Izzo's teams specialize on the defensive end and on the glass. In this DVD, Izzo presents his rebounding and defensive ball screen concepts. To rebound successfully, Izzo describes how to hit (contact on the shot), find the ball, and fetch (get the ball before it hits the floor). These fundamentals are shown in the One-One-One, 2- and 5-man and War drills. On the offensive side of the floor, the Step-Step, wedge and spin moves are taught to enable offensive players to rebound more effectively. To generate more game-like situations, Izzo demonstrates a rebounding game that pits two defenders and two offensive players. The rebounding focus continues with instruction on blocking out on free throw situations. The pinch and wedge are demonstrated along the lane line. Izzo also presents his thoughts on rebounding against a zone. The DVD concludes with Izzo's seven different options in guarding the pick-and-roll, which is a popular part of today's game. Methods presented are over the top, up & over, trap, up & under, Jam, Feather and Red. Red is a method borrowed from the NBA that does not allow the dribbler to reach the on ball screen. Coach Izzo has adopted a "defense wins" attitude about coaching the game. The drills and teaching points in this DVD can help you develop your own winning attitude.

85 minutes. 2006.
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Item Number: BD-02753

with Tom Izzo,
Michigan State University Head Coach,
2000 NCAA Champs, 3X National "Coach of the Year"

Coach Izzo offers up a plethora of basketball nuggets for running a successful program. Before hitting the floor, he talks to coaches about how to develop accountability with players; this accountability model should be done before the season starts to set the tone for the season. Izzo's on-floor presentation begins with quick hitting plays against the zone. Once taught, these zone looks (Double, Fist down and Special) are executed against a live defense. Also, Izzo shares video highlights against the zone. Izzo demonstrates some of his favorite baseline out of bounds plays in addition to a play for winning the tip and one for losing the tip. Shifting to the defensive end of the floor, he focuses on stance and positioning, as well as the line of the ball concept. Next, the 3-on-3 close out drill is demonstrated and executed on the floor. The drill progresses to 4-on-4 to include defending the flare screen and pin down screen. By adding an extra offensive player, the drill becomes 4 v 5. This drill demands great communication by the defense. Five concepts for guarding on-ball screens are presented. This is a great chance to get inside the mind of a basketball coaching great!

118 minutes. 2007.

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Item Number: BD-02950

with Tom Izzo,
Michigan State University Head Coach;
2000 NCAA Champs, 3X National "Coach of the Year"

Coach Izzo believes in scoring quickly by pushing the ball up the floor. The numbered break puts each player in a position to score. Izzo stresses that this fastbreak limits turnover and confusion by players. Two- and three-man drills are the first step in building a productive fast break. These drills can serve as a warm-up and are good for conditioning. Other drills include the 3-on-2 drill, which introduces the drop off pass and teaches players to make good decisions at the end of the break, and his all time favorite drill - a progressive 2-on-1 drill. This drill covers decision making, defensive transition and communication. Izzo emphasizes that all drills help players make decisions with and without the ball. All pieces are put together in 5-on-5 full court fashion.

77 minutes. 2008.

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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!

Produced at the Fall 2009 St. Louis, MO clinic

76 minutes. 2009

PREVIEW BASKETBALL 1-4 OFFENSE VIDEO