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Ganon Baker presents 22 "game-time" drills to help implemen ... Read more

Ganon Baker presents 22 "game-time" drills to help implement the moves from 35 Street Moves You Can Use! Chair drills are used to train players to stay low, "explode out," and play in a straight line. The jab & go, the crossover and many other moves that will relieve defensive pressure and create scoring opportunities are demonstrated with expert detail. Baker provides competitive drills that help you penetrate, pivot, and pass in a game-like situation. All drills are demonstrated in a thorough two- and three-step process. Baker does a fantastic job demonstrating each move, and reinforcing in what situations they are useful. Not only will the shooting drills, chair cuts, NBA stutters, chair jukes, and mirror drills make you a better player, but the work ethic that must be used to perfect these drills will reinforce more disciplined play. All drills can be done individually or with a partner and create a high level of fatigue, putting your players in a situation to win a game when needed! Minimize

with John Cohen, Mississippi St. Head Baseball Coach; named ... Read more

with John Cohen, Mississippi St. Head Baseball Coach; named the 2006 Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year and National Coach of the Year by the College Baseball Foundation and CollegeBaseballinsider.com while serving as head coach at Kentucky. Let John Cohen show you how to take the complex and make it simple for you as a hitter or as a coach. 40 Hitting Drills to Help You Find Your Best Swing is a collection of his very best drills that he uses every day with the Mississippi State hitters. The drills are great to use with your entire team if you are a coach, or for you to use on your own if you are a hitter. Coach Cohen believes that ball players improve the most when they are working on their own - without a coach or parent correcting every little detail. Coach Cohen instills just a few simple ideas to keep in mind: have the head tracking the ball and store up your energy and release it as efficiently as possible right back up the middle. The batter can execute all of these drills and instantly see if they are getting those results. The athlete will figure out how to make the adjustments to get the results, and while doing so, he or she is correcting any swing flaws without having to even think about it! All of the drills included on the DVD have a precise purpose to address one or more aspects of a successful swing. Here is what is covered in the drills: warm-up drills that help the player load up their energy and release it right back up the middle with efficiency tee drills that build a foundation for transferring all of the body's energy most effectively into the ball tee drills that put hitters in uncomfortable situations where they have to figure out how to make the adjustments to produce results drills to free up the lower body drills to keep the upper body relaxed and loose simple drills to end bat wrap drills to keep the bat on plane with the pitch throughout the hitting zone, conquering a severe upper cut or downward stroke drills that keep the player aligned to maximize their transfer of energy right back up the middle short toss drills with variations that help hitters make the adjustment between a fastball and any off-speed pitch Every hitter has their own unique style and that no one swing is the perfect swing. That's why it's 40 Hitting Drills to Help You Find YOUR Best Swing and not 40 Hitting Drills to Help You Find THE Best Swing. Each player is different and the drills work no matter what their particular style is. 48 minutes. 2009. Minimize

Cutting Edge Speed and Agility Speed, Power, Agility and Re ... Read more

Cutting Edge Speed and Agility Speed, Power, Agility and Reaction DVD. Once an athlete has been effectively progressed through Coach Norman's Base Movement Training regimen, it is now time to turn up the demands and take your training to a whole new level. Coach Norman demonstrates over 150 demanding, intense exercises for advanced development of athletes. The first series of drills are Force Production drills, also known as "plyometrics," which are continuous and repetitive drills designed to stimulate and train fast twitch muscle fibers. There are 13 plyometric drills in the vertical series, and 23 drills in the second series that address lateral, diagonal, horizontal and upper body plyometric training. Resisted Force Production training is also an intense portion of this second series, and Coach Norman describes three key drills he utilizes to train elite level athletes. Training tools include low and high hurdles, medicine balls, weight belts, and bungee cords. Force production with movement is an advanced 18 drill series that combines sprinting and change of direction with explosive movements. The next segment is dedicated to quick feet and change of direction. In part one, 30 challenging drills are demonstrated and coaching points highlighted. Part two is a 26-drill package that pushes athletes physically and mentally to the limit. Cones are used creatively in 25 different agility drills. A comprehensive set of 11 exercises, the reactive agilities, is applicable to many game-like situations. Norman also shares 21 challenging exercises in t. Cutting edge speed. . . Minimize

with Tex Winter, Innovator of the Triangle Offense; former ... Read more

with Tex Winter, Innovator of the Triangle Offense; former Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach Tex Winter has seen and done it all in the world of basketball! Winter doesn't stake claim as the Triangle Offense's "inventor," but takes tremendous pride in being the Triangle's greatest innovator. In 60 years with the offense, he has developed and modified it to fit many different coaching challenges. The Triangle is assembled piece by piece in this landmark DVD. The Triangle is introduced by Coach Winter's exploration of his seven principles of a sound offense. Tex states that offensive rebounding and defensive balance is a vital part of this offense. Penetration, spacing, ball & player movement, and utilizing individual talents are other highlighted principles. The "Learning the Offense" segment is a template for teaching the offense to young or new players. Tex shares his well-earned wisdom with his six "Good Coaching" concepts. An organized, well-spaced fast break precedes the half court Triangle action. Proper teaching of all five spots is required. "The Moment of Truth" occurs when the defense exerts pressure in the backcourt as they attempt to slow down the fast break. Winter uses on-court players to demonstrate the offense. A featured breakdown drill is the pinch drill, which incorporates shooting, pinch action and two-man game action. Winter dedicates a section of teaching to playing against pressure. Players are instructed specific tasks as they work as a team to get the ball up the floor against pressing teams. Terminology in the Triangle Offense is very important. Terminology and teaching points in this DVD include weak side guard fill, Blind Pig, Squeeze action, Change-up, fan pass, speed cut, lag pass, inside reverse pivot, front turn, baseline reverse pivot, baseline cuts, playing without the ball, 2-man game, screen and roll, dribble hand-off, two-pass post, Dribble entry, Two pass, Four pass, 1st, 2nd, 3rd cutters. Tex Winter "teaches the Triangle Offense" better than anyone in the history of the game of basketball. This DVD will allow you to learn step-by-step the elements that make up this powerful and versatile offense. Your players can learn to make the same reads, cuts and shots as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant did in their Tex Winter-influenced NBA careers. Join the legions of coaches worldwide that win consistently with this one-of-a-kind basketball offense. No DVD can or ever will rival this complete examination of the famous Triangle Offense. 295 minutes. 2006. Minimize

with Mary Wise, University of Florida Head Volleyball Coach ... Read more

with Mary Wise, University of Florida Head Volleyball Coach, 2X AVCA National Coach of the Year! One of the volleyball's greatest teachers, Mary Wise, has created this DVD series with the goal of helping volleyball coaches teach and coach essential individual skills while incorporating them into effective team play. Wise's teaching progressions range from beginning level play to a more advanced, aggressive and competitive team play. This series is appropriate for all coaches from club thorough high school level. Minimize

with Mike Krzyzewski "Coach K," Duke University Head Men's ... Read more

with Mike Krzyzewski "Coach K," Duke University Head Men's Basketball Coach; 2008 Men's Olympic Basketball Coach (Gold Medal); NABC "Coach of the Decade," 12X NABC "Coach of the Year," Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2001), 4X NCAA National Champions ('91, '92, '01, '10) One of the things that separates Duke from the pack is how Mike Krzyzewski and his staff effectively personalize their offense and defense to fit their personnel. In this all access DVD package, you will learn the tactics and drills employed by Coach K and his staff to capitalize on the strengths of their personnel. This video series was filmed at the beginning of the 2009-10 season; a season that saw the Duke Blue Devils claim the NCAA National Championship. This DVD set includes: More than 10 hours of exhaustive basketball instruction Three full practices Multiple clinic sessions Video breakdowns featuring Coach K and assistant coaches, Steve Wojciechowski and Chris Collins. Throughout each practice Krzyzewski explains his coaching philosophies on offense, defense, transition, basketball fundamentals and many more aspects of the game. He shares his wisdom on team concepts such as player roles, captain selection, team camaraderie and other practical ideas that can be implemented into your own coaching philosophy and team concepts. Krzyzewski begins with a defensive walk-through where he demonstrates and teaches his players why and how to communicate on defense, how to create numerical advantages, how to guard ball screens, how to personalize their defense depending on the opponent, and teaching the big men where to position themselves to draw charges. Moving to the offensive side of the ball, Coach K addresses key fundamentals and player responsibilities such as looking for early post opportunities, creating opportunities to draw fouls, how to feed the post, what reads to make off of several actions, and how to stretch the defense physically and mentally. The drills and exercises throughout this video specifically focus on one or more of the previously listed areas of focus and are emphasized in great detail by Krzyzewski and his staff. You'll see a multitude of Duke's efficient half- and full-court drills designed to keep everyone on the team involved and improving with each practice. From 5-on-0, 3-on-3, 5-on-5, to perimeter and post offensive and defensive breakdown drills, and short scrimmages, you'll get an in-depth look at the drills and concepts that made Duke the 2010 NCAA Champions. Associate Head Coaches Chris Collins and Steve Wojciechowski present an in-depth look at Duke's offense. Learn how to put constant pressure on the defense, confuse them and force them to be more cautious. Coach Collins covers 13 actions and quick hitters to use against man defense. Coach Wojciechowski then discusses man offense, with a goal of creating opportunities to play "inside-out" basketball by screening, posting and creating overloads. Wojciechowski also explains how many of the same quick hitters used against man can be used against zone. See how Collins and Wojciechowski "self scout" their team in a film session. Learn what coaching points and concepts that they are looking to address with their players. Order now and get ready for the biggest and best All Access DVD package ever produced! 2010. Minimize

Warrior Ethos-Mental Toughness for Every Player DVD. with ... Read more

Warrior Ethos-Mental Toughness for Every Player DVD. with John Officer,United States Naval Academy, Head Tennis Coach and Associate Professor of Physical EducationIn this lecture-style video, Officer outlines the attributes of the "Warrior Ethos" and applies it to all areas of life and athletics. The "Warrior Ethos" is a concept of psychology that has been around for centuries and in this video, John Officer defines what a "Warrior" is and puts a new spin on time-tested ideas. Officer outlines the 12 keys of the "Warrior Ethos" and uses clear concepts and points to detail each. He shares strategies to use to help master each concept and eventually become a "Warrior." He relates each concept of the "Warrior Ethos" to a story about an individual athlete in a variety of sports. Officer ends the tape by tying all the concepts together and defining what it takes to become a "True Champion." This is an excellent resource for coaches and athletes alike!. . . . Minimize

In Part 1: 2 Meter Defense Skills Kirk Everist begins with ... Read more

In Part 1: 2 Meter Defense Skills Kirk Everist begins with a skill set explanation of the 2-meter defensive position. Coach Everist feels that the 2-meter defense position is the most important to a team in that it dictates the defensive set for the frontcourt defense. Everist offers a "what you need to know" lesson for the position followed by the position job description and a thorough explanation for the base position for 2 meter defensive play. Everist next explains 2 meter skills and skill strategies followed by an in the pool demonstration of base position and basic position skills. Next, Everist details 2-meter defensive skills in a dryland walk through followed by an in-the-pool segment demonstrating nine drills for siding and fronting for 2-meter defense. In Part 2) Drive/Perimeter Defense Skills, Everist details "what you need to know," job description, and position and positioning strategies for effective Drive, Zone, and Pressure Defense. He follows with an extensive skill & drill walk through for drive, zone, and pressure defense followed by in the pool demonstrations of the skills and drills. Part 3) Water Polo Basic Movement Skills: included as a separate chapter; Coach Everist shares 8 different drills (both in and out of water) including: hand transfer drills, Swimming with ball drills, vision quickness drills and wrist drill. Along with Everist's exceptional teaching, you will also benefit greatly from demonstration from Everist's players that will help you perfect your defensive play! Minimize

Create a practice mindset that translates to victories on t ... Read more

Create a practice mindset that translates to victories on the field with a detailed practice plan from Jim Schlossnagle. As the Head Coach at Texas Christian University, he knows how to plan high-energy practices with a game-like atmosphere. From 2004 to 2009, TCU has won six straight conference championships and made six appearances to the NCAA tournament. This success is due in part to great practices, similar to the ones you'll learn to plan with this DVD. Coach Schlossnagle explains the three absolutes that go into planning a great practice and 10 factors that need to be considered when planning practices. He outlines a daily practice structure, which he demonstrates on-field, including drills on fielding, bunting, baserunning, throwing progression and batting. Schlossnagle also explains how to use a practice index so you will have a running total of how many times you practiced specific techniques during the year. 80 minutes. Minimize

Looking to maximize core stability? Get it done with Tim Mc ... Read more

Looking to maximize core stability? Get it done with Tim McClellan's "On the Ball" Swiss Ball Training! In this video, McClellan offers detailed explanation and demonstration of 77 effective core strengthening exercises that the Swiss Ball enables an athlete to perform. The first two sections of the video show stabilization progressions ranging from simple to complex exercises. McClellan then moves you into Dynamic Core Exercises in both prone and supine positions. The next section offers Swiss Ball strength training exercises with and without weights. The final section is dedicated to "pre hab" upper extremity stabilization exercises. This comprehensive video is appropriate for athletes at any level looking to increase core body strength. Discover what athletes all over the world are finding out - these exercises REALLY work! Minimize

Cutting Edge Speed and Agility Base Movement DVD. In the i ... Read more

Cutting Edge Speed and Agility Base Movement DVD. In the initial phase of training for any athlete, entry-level drills should focus on; static and dynamic balance, foot speed and coordination, force reduction, first step quickness, base agility, linear speed mechanics, and base conditioning. Likewise Base Movement Training is the foundation of Coach Norman's Movement Progression Training philosophy. Most athletes, coaches, and trainers overlook this phase of training as they fail to develop the fundamental abilities of body control and "oneness" in their athletes. It is this phase of training that prepares the athlete for the more intense and advanced training routines required to optimize performance, and without it, athletes will either limit their success and/or sustain unwarranted injuries. Coach Norman utilizes a structured approach to teach a proven system of training methodology for overall athletic development. In addition to a detailed explanation of Base Stance Mechanics, the viewer will learn numerous drills performed with the agility ladder, low hurdles, plyometric boxes, various cone drills, weighted sleds and much more. Mostly, you will learn how to effectively incorporate a variety of training components safely into your program, with the confidence and knowledge required to initiate the appropriate performance training process with any multi-sport athlete. Although considered entry-level within Norman's system of performance enhancement, the drills in this video are challenging and intense, and greatly improv. Base Movement. . . Minimize

with Mary Wise, University of Florida Head Coach; Mary Wis ... Read more

with Mary Wise, University of Florida Head Coach; Mary Wise and her team of coaches at the University of Florida provide a court-side seat to the first three practices of their 2011-12 season. Watch as they introduce their system and vocabulary to the new team members and refresh those concepts with the returning athletes in a live practice setting. Through all three practices, the drills and teaching are upbeat and develop the Florida system of play in an incremental, step-by-step approach. Day 1: See the benefits of incorporating floor moves in your practice Teach the eye sequence necessary to be in the right spot to make a play Learn a variety of sets and the necessary timing needed to execute each In the first practice of Day 1, Coach Wise and her staff jump right in with partner drills that work on individual and specific defensive moves. The day progresses into an area that all coaches talk about: Communication. Coach Wise does a great job of incorporating this skill in her 4 vs. 4 drill. She creates a situation that forces the players to communicate until it becomes a habit. The players then work on serve and serve receive, an area that all coaches know is necessary in order to have a successful season. Practice 2 of Day 1 starts with a core workout on the gym floor. This part of practice focuses on the offense and defense at the net. The players then move into an eye sequence segment. Seeing and processing what is happening on the other side of the net. Then the hitters are introduced to the different sets (location, tempo, angles to attack) found in the Gators offensive system. The day ends with a "dig or die" drill that emphasizes getting a hand on all balls on defense. Day 2: Learn the proper way to make a good defensive read and a quality dig Learn the Yes or No Swing Drill to teach your players when to go for the big hit and when to turn a bad ball into a quality swing Improve your passing accuracy with footwork and platform angles The first practice of Day 2 focuses on defense and defensive reads. A lot of digging and digging concepts are introduced, with the team breaking into smalls groups to really focus on individual technique. Outside hitters work on passing from the left side of the court and getting into their hitting route. At the end of practice the team goes through the 4 vs. 4 Communication Drill. The second practice focuses on passing and serve receive. A lot of instruction is given on how to pass by moving the feet, seeing the ball's trajectory from the server before it crosses the net and creating the perfect angle to target. Also, in this practice the Yes or No Swing Drill is introduced. A great drill to teach your players when to go for the big hit and when to turn a bad ball into a quality swing. Each drill builds on the previous drill and progressively integrates the communication elements with the skills. Day 3: Learn the defensive scheme and system that has propelled the Gators to success Learn different 6 vs. 6 drills with various scoring options to bring a certain level of focus to the practice session Get different serving drills to develop aggressive and accurate serves Day 3 starts with serving. All players rotate through three courts, with each court having its own focus. Team defense is introduced with a lot of instruction and guidance from the Gator staff. The defensive system is established with each player's responsibilities and then the team is put into various team defensive drills where coaches give a lot of feedback based on the situation. In this practice the team is place in 6 vs. 6 team drills with different scoring methods to emphasize a certain focus. This is a great way to get players to put themselves in better position to be successful. 263 minutes. (3 DVDs). 2012. Minimize

Ganon Baker is quickly becominuitesg the game's next true " ... Read more

Ganon Baker is quickly becominuitesg 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! Minimize

Cutting Edge Speed and Agility Stability, Strength and Powe ... Read more

Cutting Edge Speed and Agility Stability, Strength and Power for the Core DVD. Training the core provides many athletic benefits including injury prevention and performance enhancement. Coach Norman believes core work should serve as the foundation for all training activities, and must be a priority in any training program. The first section on Core Stability includes more than 15 exercises designed to strengthen the muscles that support and stabilize the spine. The Dying Bug Progression, Stability Ball Supine Resistance, and Transverse Cable Rotation are a few examples of stability exercises utilized by Norman to train elite level athletes. The next series includes over 25 exercises for Core Strengthening, which is broken down into sagital, rotary, and multi-planar movements. Combo Crunch progressions, Upward Cable Rotations, Bosu Supermans, and Coach Norman's unique Manual Resisted Lying Hip Rotation exercise is presented. Lastly, Core Power training in the transverse and sagital plane is demonstrated. These drills involve ballistic movements with the Medicine Ball that are common to many sport-specific requirements. Coach Norman presents several Side Toss and Overhead Toss variations. In conclusion, Norman outlines two variations of program design and implementation options; integrated core training and isolated core training. 57 minutes.. Core strength. . . Minimize

with John Smith, Oklahoma State University Head Coach; 5x N ... Read more

with John Smith, Oklahoma State University Head Coach; 5x NCAA Champs; 12x Big 12 Champions; Coach Smith won 6 consecutive world titles John Smith knows what it takes to build champions. Now, Coach Smith provides unprecedented access to the Oklahoma State practice room during the first three practices of the 2011-12 wrestling season. You'll be able to follow Coach Smith and the Cowboy staff and see how he structures and organizes his workouts to optimize performance for competition. Included in this DVD package is instruction on: Hip Heist A key skill that is the foundation for many wrestling techniques. Standup Learn technical points and drills designed to get your wrestlers out from bottom. Switches & Rolls Smith emphasizes that 50% of reversals have the potential to end up putting your opponent on their back. Learn how the Cowboys put the competition on their back. Defending - Defend legs rides, claw ride & crab rides important techniques to keep your wrestlers out of danger. The Oklahoma State Drilling Philosophy Drilling should not be comfortable. Learn John Smith's approach to drilling and help your athletes sustain their intensity through drilling situations. Strength Training Watch the team go through a workout designed to build explosiveness which translates into wins on the mat. Day 1. Coach begins practice with a team meeting in which he explains the importance of getting mentally prepared for practice. Smith proceeds to teach the bottom position drills that the team will use on a regular basis to build technique and form the foundation for their wrestling season. The drills focus on specific situations and skill development. In this manner they warm-up with more technique than some teams include in an entire practice. All drills build wrestling specific movements and habits to score from the bottom position. The team proceeds with drilling from their feet. Before releasing the team, coach explains the aspects of what makes a good drill and why it drilling is important. Day 2.The team uses many of the Day 1 drills in their warm-up and coach reviews them as needed. They then proceed to warm-up drills from the neutral and top position. After the warm-up drills are finished the team works on scoring from their feet. Day 3.Day three features a workout in the OSU weight room as the team is led through a strength workout. Coach Smith and his staff share a plethora of techniques as they work with the wrestlers on takedowns. Later, the team has a workout on the mat in a smaller group setting. This allows the coaching staff to work on the individual needs of the team members. By watching Coach Smith and his assistants, you will learn how to provide feedback to wrestlers, how to target instruction to individuals, and how to match your coaching style to individual wrestlers. Developing positive habits and a strong state of mind is essential to building a quality wrestling program. The drills demonstrated in this video and John Smith's coaching style has been integral in building the OSU program into one that is always in contention for a championship. Now you can use these same drills and coaching techniques to create champions in your program! 223 minutes (3 DVDs). 2012. Minimize

Surviving Competition DVD The Difference Between Female and ... Read more

Surviving Competition DVD The Difference Between Female and Male Athletes. with Kathleen DeBoer,American Volleyball Coaches Association Executive DirectorIn this coaching DVD, Kathleen DeBoer share valuable information regarding the differences in response to competitive situations between male and female athletes. She identifies "Five Gender-Related Differences that Influence Males and Females in Competition":1)Different Rewards and Penalties for Competitive Success2)Different Responses to Feedback3)Different Definitions of Fun4)Different Interpretations of Failure5)Different Responses to AuthorityIn her discussion, DeBoer shares stories from her experiences that enhance and address these factors. Whatever and whomever you coach; this video will make you a better coach.56 minutes. 2002.. Enlightening video. . . Minimize

featuring Scot Davis, Owatonna (MN) High School Head Coach; ... Read more

featuring Scot Davis, Owatonna (MN) High School Head Coach; the winningest coach in amateur wrestling history (over 850 victories); 2007 "National Coach of the Year" by Wrestling USA Magazine and was the "Runner-up" in 2006. He was also named "National Coach of the Year" by the National HS Coaches Association in 1998. In 2005, Davis was voted Minnesota Class AAA (large schools) "State Coach of the Year" by the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association. "Thank you for creating the Coaching High School wrestling DVD's, they are exactly what I have been looking for. I started a wrestling program in our community 2 years ago and last year was our first season of varsity competition. We did have some success last year - finishing 3rd in the conference with 3 sectional qualifiers. You could not have asked a better coach for this series. (Scot Davis) reminds me of a modern day John Wooden." Tom Leslie, Olney (IL) Wrestling Head Coach Minimize

The Pro Hitter's Workout DVD features pro Alex Rodriguez an ... Read more

The Pro Hitter's Workout DVD features pro Alex Rodriguez and Kevin Long, the hitting coach for the 2009 World Champion New York Yankees. In this sensational DVD, Long reveals techniques and strategies for becoming a successful hitter. He discuss how to find the best grip to stay loose and increase bat speed, how to stay flexible to maximize power in the lower half of your body and how to use your best swing regardless of pitch location. He goes on to explain how to put yourself in a stronger hitting position for each swing, how to level your swing and generate power and how to increase your bat speed using your hips. Watch as Coach Long takes Alex Rodriguez through a batting workout to fine-tune hitting mechanics with soft toss and tee drills using a short and regular bat. These drills of focus on balance and staying tight to your core to get your bat through the hitting zone quicker. Long and A-Rod also sit down to discuss the key techniques from a hitter's perspective. This section includes strategies to develop the best swing possible, how to scout the opposing pitcher, how to guess pitches, batting practice for success and off-season work. See how these drills are used at the Major League level and how they can be adjusted to work at any level - youth, high school, collegiate and professional. Long goes through a number of errors that are common among younger hitters and how you can correct them. Among the problem areas covered are stride in, where the batter's hips wo... Minimize

This excellent DVD, featuring instructional techniques and ... Read more

This excellent DVD, featuring instructional techniques and methodology employed at the legendary Five-Star basketball camps, will show you what it takes to be a "Champion" scorer --- the fundamentals and essentials of creating, maximizing, and finishing scoring opportunities that are appropriate for any level of talent and ability. Maximizing the "triple threat" position, shot fakes, and quick jab steps are all shown in detail so you can add the correct techniques to your arsenal of talents. In addition, drills for "off the dribble" moves to develop better footwork, drills to create space for jump shots, and drills to become better at attacking the basket for a strong finish are all included. Specific scoring instruction includes transition scoring, pull-up and stationary three-pointers, long and mid-range jump shots, scoring off the dribble, attacking the basket, and finishing strong in the post. Minimize

Becoming a Champion An Athletes Guide to Confidence DVD. w ... Read more

Becoming a Champion An Athletes Guide to Confidence DVD. with Greg Dale, Ph.D., Duke UniversitySelf-confidence is a determining factor for success in athletics. Learning to build self-confidence as well as learning to regain lost confidence requires knowledge, understanding, implementation, and constant maintenance. In this DVD, Greg Dale highlights six key ingredients to build and maintain self-confidence:1) Understanding Confidence. Learn the answers to these key questions: What is confidence? Where does it comes from? Why is it so important?2) Self-Talk. Learn to use positive self-talk rather than negative self-talk.3) Be an Actor. Act confident to assist in building confidence.4) Trust Yourself. Learn how to use mental cues to assist in developing self-trust, i.e. self-confidence.5) Competition is the Reward. Embrace competition, rather than fear it.6) Mistakes Happen. Even the most confident athletes deal with mistakes. Learn strategies for dealing with self-disappointment in ways that will not shatter your confidence.In each of these areas, Dale provides valuable tips and helpful guidelines that will help you bring confidence to your game.40 minutes. 2005.. Self Confidence can be taught. . . Minimize

with Chris Mack, Xaiver University Head Coach; 2009-10 Bask ... Read more

with Chris Mack, Xaiver University Head Coach; 2009-10 Basketball Times Rookie Coach of the Year, 2010 Sweet 16; tied the school record for the most wins ever by a Xavier rookie head coach (26). With this all access pass, you get the opportunity to watch Chris Mack and the Xavier Musketeers build on their Sweet 16 performance from the 2009-10 season. This DVD contains the first four practices of the 2010-11 season. See what it means to do things "the Xavier way!" Throughout the video, you will see the emphasis of competing every day, demonstrating box toughness, and working on the little details that will set your program apart. In addition, Mack demonstrates various transition drills on both offense and defense, half-court defensive drills focusing on closing out and "walling up," and the breakdown of the ball-screen offense. Pre-Practice & Warm-Ups: Assistant coaches take the court with the players to get them loose both mentally and physically. Practices begin with the "daily dozen," consisting of drills to attack the basket. Defensive System: Coach Mack emphasizes the packline pressure defense, keeping the ball out of the middle, relying on excellent help defense and communication. Learn how he builds his defense with individual and team defensive drills, highlighting drills designed on close-outs, building walls, closing all gaps, and jumping to the ball. Rounding out team defense drills, Mack incorporates triangle block-outs and WAR rebounding to replicate game situations. Mack also gives his players a plan on how to defend middle and side ball screens, pin down screens and back screens Transition Offense: Teach your players how to put constant pressure on the defense with these transition drills. Watch the flow of the ball screen offense take shape in their 4-on-4 Baseline Touch drill, leading to many wide open three-point shot attempts and easy lay-ups. Offense: Mack shares his ball screening continuity offense. This offense allows players to flow into ball screening situations on the side and middle while looking to get great drives at the basket and dribble drive kick outs. Getting the basketball into the post is heavily emphasized with this offense as players can ball screen and dive to get a deep pin inside the lane. Mack passes along some of his set plays that go into the flow continuity offense and side out of bounds plays. Special Situations: Learn Coach Mack's philosophy in regards to jump ball situations, free-throw alignments, timeout huddles, low shot-clock situations, and sideline out-of-bounds plays. These concepts can guarantee an increase in efficiency for your team. See what it means to play hard and compete at a championship level every season. Purchase this DVD and implement the techniques that Chris Mack teaches and you will see why he was the winningest first-year head coach in Division I in 2009-10. 462 Minutes. 2011. Minimize

This excellent DVD, featuring instructional techniques and ... Read more

This excellent DVD, featuring instructional techniques and methodology employed at the legendary Five-Star camps, will show you what it takes to be a "Champion" Five-Star post player (Carmelo Anthony, Elton Brand, Brad Miller, and Rasheed Wallace are a few notable Five-Star post player alums)! How to move to get position, how to "play big", how to develop great footwork, how to dominuitesate on the boards, and the keys to finishing strong are all covered. Post players will learn to get open in transition, use cross-screens and the pick and roll with multiple movement drills. Also covered --- the five basic moves every post player needs to be effective under the basket using great footwork. There are also multiple competitive 1 on 1, 2 on 2, and 3 on 3 progression drills for defending the post and aggressive rebounding. Excellent! Minimize

Pursuing Greatness Building a Championship Culture DVD. Th ... Read more

Pursuing Greatness Building a Championship Culture DVD. The NCAA's all-time winningest coach, Dave Brandt, guides you through the philosophy that has helped him lead his teams to NCAA Division III Championships. Sharing his building blocks for developing a championship culture, Brandt leads you through the ideas that you and your players need to for consistent success. Brandt's blocks focus on the team over the individual and having the team pursue relevance. He tells how this pursuit of excellence needs to be shown in what you and your organization do on an everyday basis. As a program, if you can have your players working towards a philosophy of perfection with every aspect of their game, they will never be satisfied by winning without perfection, and will always be striving to improve and never settle. Believing that every team can "ooze greatness and bleed excellence," Brandt teaches you in this soccer DVD how to motivate your team to aspire to greatness.50 minutes. 2009.. Chase Greatness. . . Minimize

Essential Drills for Blocking Ultimate Setting Drills Dri ... Read more

Essential Drills for Blocking Ultimate Setting Drills Drills for Defense and Passing 15 Drills for Training Transition Competitive Wash Drills Drills and Games for Championship Volleyball Drills for Training the Attack 15 Single Focus Team Drills 25 Ultimate Ball Control Drills Minimize

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Get better mechanics to produce more strikes with instruction from Randy Mazey, TCU Pitching Coach. With more than 15 years of Division I coaching experience, he's a great resource for learning how to correct common mechanical problems. You'll learn how each part of the body works together throughout a pitch and get a head-to-toe demonstration on how to establish proper mechanics through every pitch. Coach Mazey addresses three fundamentals of pitching mechanics: balance, direction and finish, and relates the fundamentals to each part of the body. He runs through five drills that work specifically on correcting the common problems of head tilting, shoulder tilting, throwing across the body, over rotating and falling off the finish. 70 minutes. Minimize

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If you want to become a better basketball player, you need to train at an intense level --- if you are serious about your training there isn't a better program to use than this legendary Five-Star program used by Steve Francis, Stephon Marbury, and many other NBA Superstars on their way to becominuitesg "Champions"! The training regimen featured in this DVD can be used by young athletes just starting out, or by the most proven athlete who is attempting to move up to the next level. This DVD contains over 35 fantastic Five-Star-tested drills to develop agility, flexibility, better acceleration, and quickness making you a better up-tempo player! This program can be done alone, with a partner, or with a group. All you need is an open space and a willingness to work hard. These drills can be combined into a training regimen to create an elite athlete. Five-Star's Training Program for Elite Athletes is an excellent compliment to Five-Star's Individual Improvement Program to create the ultimate off-season basketball workout! Minimize

For over 20 years, Dennis Nobles has helped train long jump ... Read more

For over 20 years, Dennis Nobles has helped train long jump athletes to All-American levels. In this instructional DVD, Coach Nobles utilizes the 2006 National Champion athlete to show athletes at all levels the finer points of the triple jump. Speed on the runway is the key to the triple jump, and the starting point for Nobles. The first step is the most variable and critical to the jump. Nobles encourages athletes to set a first step check mark to remain consistent with the initial step. Your runway spring is vital to how far you will jump and is a consistent emphasis by Nobles. When approaching the board, stability, balance and velocity are the major factors he teaches. Use of arms at takeoff can also determinuitese your end result. The three distinct jumps are also seen as one individual entity. Instead of the hitch kick at the end, the hang technique is used. The hang is a way to slow the natural rotation of the body for maximum distance. Nobles also focuses on strength training, warm-up, and stretching exercises, all important to the jumper's ultimate success. Minimize

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Promoting a Positive Athletic Experience The Parent's Guide DVD. with Greg Dale, Ph.D., Mental Training Coach, Duke UniversityGreg Dale's message to parents of athletes is to work proactively, in a positive manner, to facilitate your athlete's ability to thrive in the athletic experience. In this excellent instructional DVD, Dale looks at the influence a parent can have on an athlete's experience in sports. He first looks at why kids choose to participate in athletics, why kids quit, how parents can impact the level of fun in the experience, and how certain behaviors can detract from a positive experience. Dale then discusses the importance of appropriate parent-parent, parent-coach, and parent-athlete relationships and how they can contribute to a positive experience for the athlete. This highly informative DVD is a "must-see" for all parents.. . . . Minimize