The Basketball Coaches' Complete Guide to the Multiple Match-up Zone Defense


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Thoroughly explains and examines each aspect of the multiple match-up zone defense. Explores the advantages of the multiple match-up zone defense, and covers the specific defensive alignments and general placement of defensive personnel, terminology of the defense, terminology of the opponents offensive schemes, positioning/location and required stances used by each player, slides, player box-out responsibilities, stunts, variations of defensive alignments/sets, methods to defend specific offensive actions, breakdown drills, and more. Contains over 170 diagrams and illustrations.




Complete Guide to Coaching Basketball's Match-up Zone


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A complete coaching guide to the match-up zone shown from three major zone formations: The 1-3-1, the 2-1-2, and the 1-2-2 with detailed information on the coverage rule, cutter's rule and basic continuities for each of these three formations. Also includes definitions, match-up hybrids, fundamentals and drills, adjustments and pressure from the match-ups, trapping, stunting, and laning from the match-up, and even offers a developmental schedule for teaching the match-up. Features over 150 diagrams.




In the Zone


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In the Zone is a wonderful resource for basketball coaches, with practical, accessible material. Author Steve Picchi's teams are well known for their tenacious matchup zone defense and their efficient, deliberate half-court offense. His teams always show up well prepared, with comprehensive game plans for each opponent. Attention to detail is a hallmark of Steve's teams. In this coaching guide, Steve breaks down in detail his matchup zone. He shares strategies and techniques he has successfully used with his teams. Sections on basic, user-friendly skill drills are included. Steve's positive, optimistic philosophy is woven through the guide. Steve Picchi has been named California State Coach of the Year twice.




Basketball's Zone Presses


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The Complete Zone Offense Playbook


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THE COMPLETE ZONE OFFENSE PLAYBOOK These zone plays are the best of the best and the only ones that you will ever need to have within your playbook. This is by far the best zone quick-hitting playbook out there! Zone defenses were invented to create unique challenges for the offense. Whether it’s an odd number front or an even number front, you will never meet a zone defense that you can’t handle again. Years of research went into compiling this playbook to give coaches at all levels everything that they need to beat even the best zone defenses. We give you over 100 zone offensive plays to use versus a 2-3, 3-2, and a 1-3-1, along with 18 plays that you can also run versus junk zone defenses. You will also receive 13 different unique baseline out of bounds plays that were specifically designed to beat teams who like to zone up against baseline out of bounds plays (BLOBS). These plays will help you score versus a zone defense in those under the basket BLOB plays. In addition, we also give you some different ways to teach your players how to attack zone defenses so that you can create mismatches. You will learn how to attack the short corners, how to attack the gaps, and how to put pressure on the defense by making one defender have to guard two players. The Zone Offense Playbook is a complete zone offensive system that was created by coaches for coaches. This book is full of everything that you could ever need to be prepared for any type of zone defense that you might come across. Own it today and never worry about facing another zone defense ever again. It’s a must-have in any coach’s library! Features: The Zone Offense Playbook has 148 pages of zone offense plays that is packed with information. Over 100 zone offensive plays for you to choose from 68 - 2-3 Zone Plays 21 - 3-2 Zone Plays 13 - 1-3-1 Zone Plays 18 – Special Zone Plays 13 – Zone Inbounds Plays Learn how to attack any zone defense You will receive continuity zone offenses, quick hitters, and concepts that you can use to attack any zone defense These zone plays are the best of the best and all you will ever need to have within your playbook.




Coaching Basketball For Dummies


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So you’re thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! You’re in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you’re new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you’re a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence. Each friendly chapter is packed with expert advice on teaching the basics of basketball—from dribbling and shooting to rebounding and defending—and guiding your kids to a fun-filled, stress-free season. You get a crash course in the rules and regulations of the game, as well as clear explanations of what all those lines, circles, and half-circle markings mean on the court. You’ll assign team positions, run great practices, and work with both beginning and intermediate players of different age groups. You’ll also see how to ramp up your players’ skills and lead your team effectively during a game. This book will also help you discover how to: Develop your coaching philosophy Understand your league’s rules Conduct a preseason parents’ meeting—crucial for opening the lines of communication Teach offensive and defensive strategies Keep your kids healthy and injury-free Encourage good sportsmanship Make critical half-time adjustments during a game Help struggling players Address discipline problems and handle difficult parents Coach an All-Star or Travel team Complete with numerous offensive and defensive drills and tips for helping your kids relax before a game, Coaching Basketball For Dummies is the fun and easy way to get the score on this worthwhile endeavor!




Teaching the Flex Match-Up Zone


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Within the pages of this book, you will find a detailed approach to teaching a Match Up Zone Defense that has twice the state of Texas in scoring defense. Using man-to-man principles within the concept of a zone defense, Coach Biddison takes you through a step by step process of not only how to run the defense, but how to teach it. In a sense, the Flex Match-Up Zone takes the very best of the man-to-man techniques and combines them with the best zone principles to form a defense that often times confuses the offense. This defense rotates, or flexes, to take on a different shape every time the ball moves or players positions change. The fact that sometimes it appears as a 1-2-2, other times as a 1-3-1, and still other times as a man-to-man defense, literally takes the offense out of their comfort zone.




Basketball for Beginners


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Discover the secrets to rapidly develop your skills and get the competitive edge. International author and highly respected basketball coach Mark Walker has dedicated his life to coaching and inspiring young players. Having coached over 6000 games in the last 28 years, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom plus a unique accelerated system of play to help kids learn basketball strategies easily. More importantly, he ensures kids keep playing for a lifetime as well as enjoying it to the very best of their ability. You'll learn: - Breakthrough tools and strategies to help you develop your child's skills - A coaches secret 'key word' system that makes it so easy to communicate with young players - Essential basics taught in a simple sequence to help players rapidly build individual, then team skills and gain self-confidence - The differences in working with girls and boys and some simple psychological principles that work well for both genders - How to create simple play sets that turn beginner players into a functioning team in a very short time - The golden rules of playing winning team basketball and understanding that it's not just about winning games, but learning, having fun and developing with their teammates - Powerful positive mindset skills and concepts that will develop and enhance your child for a lifetime Helping kids dream big dreams.