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Steve Nash, the NBA's 2005 MVP has designed the most comprehensive basketball instructional DVD of its kind. This 2-disc DVD set is truly unique, combining Individual Fundamentals with Team Play and Practice Organization. Who better to learn the game from than basketball's most fundamentally sound player? Plus, go behind the scenes and inside the workout of the NBA's hardest worker in Steve Nash's 20 Minute Real Time Basketball Workout video.

Disc 1: Individual Fundamentals

Steve Nash, NBA's 2005 MVP, teaches the fundamentals of basketball in his step-by-step program designed to give every basketball player a competitive edge on the court. You'll learn first-hand from Steve the training secrets needed to become a complete basketball player. This instructional video includes the drills Steve personally used to become a great shooter, passer, ball handler, defender and the game's best all-around point guard.

Chapter 1: Ball Handling and Dribbling

Ball Handling drills are covered so you learn to feel comfortable with the basketball and moving it around your body. On the Move dribbling drills are also covered so you learn to dribble up and down the court. Steve covers:

Steve demonstrates the Spider.

Steve emphasizes the importance of working on ball handling every day. The drills Steve shows are fun and challenging.

The Circle drill incorporates all the dribble moves and will allow you to challenge yourself to improve. Get out of your comfort zone and be willing to make mistakes when practicing.

Chapter 2: Passing

Steve covers the fundamentals of passing and getting open for a pass. He covers:

• Fundamentals
• Meet the Pass
• Fake a Pass Make a Pass
• V-Cut
• Chest Pass
• Bounce Pass
• Overhead Pass

The DVD series is very professionally done. Various camera angles and an upbeat tempo make it fun to watch while learning the fundamentals of basketball.

Chapter 3: Shooting

Steve covers shooting fundamentals and drills to do so you can get your own shot.

• Shooting
• On Balance
• 2 Fingers
• Form the L
• Follow Through
• Touch & Progression Shooting
  • Flick the Wrist
  • L-Flick Wrist
  • L-Flick Wrist Follow Through
• Block Shooting
• Mid-Lane
• Elbows
• Ready Up Shot
• Competitive Shooting Drills
  • Step Off
  • Shot Fake Circle
  • Stutter Step
  • Stutter Step Blast
  • 3 Spot Shooting
  • 2 In a Row

Steve covers the proper shooting mechanics and will show you how you can use tape on a basketball to make sure you have good rotation on your shot.

The competitive shooting drills are designed to help you get your shot by creating space in game situations.

Chapter 4: Defense

Steve shows the proper defensive stance and slide/shuffle.

• Boxer Stance
• Triangle Slides

Disc 2: Team Play and Practice Organization

Steve Nash has designed a complete basketball instructional program centered around team play and practice organization. Steve enlists the help veteran AAU Coach Roch Weilbacher, whose AAU teams have won 9 National Championships. Their unique presentation teaches every parent/coach dozens of tried and proven basketball team drills that they have successfully utilized throughout their careers. You'll learn step-by-step from proven winners how to run an effective and efficient basketball practice that will improve any team's skills, from youth to adult, and give it a competitive edge. Also included as a bonus is a printable MVP Basketball Guide which will help you customize your own workouts and practices.

Phase 1: Offense to Defense

Stopping the fast break is covered with 3 drills in Phase 1:

Drills covered are:

• Cup in the Lane
• 3-2-1
• 5-3-2

Team defense is covered in Phase 2.

Defensive topics covered:

• Wave Drill
• Shell Drill
• Jump to the Ball
• Help and Recover
• 2 on 2 Screening
• 1 on 1
• 2-1-2 Zone Defense
• 3-2 Zone Defense
• 1-3-1 Zone Defense

Jump to the Ball will teach your players how to play an offensive player who has just made a pass and keep the offensive player from scoring by cutting to the basket.

At some point, every defender gets beat. Help and Recover will teach your players how to play help defense and recover once beaten.

3 Basic zones are covered for when you need to play zone defense. Each zone defense serves a different purpose so you can choose the zone that will work best against the team you are playing. An effective zone trap is also included

Phase 3 Defense to Offense

Defense to Offense covers transition offense and the fast break.

Drills covered:

• Cutting Drill
• 5 on 3 Fast Break
• 3 on 3 Rebounding

Team offense is covered with the goal of getting your team to play together as a team.

Topics covered:

• 3 Line Meet the Pass
• Half Court Passing
• 1-2-2 Set vs. Man to Man Defense -This simple offense will be effective for 8-10 year olds.
• Gap Offense vs. Zone Defense
• Flex - This offense is recommended for 12-14 year olds.
• 3 Man Pick
• Zone Gap
• Corner - a quick hitter zone offense to get a shot for your best shooter
• Out of Bounds Plays

The DVD includes offenses for 8-10 year olds and players in the 11-14 age range. The 8-10 year old offenses focus on basic team fundamentals that will help them learn any offense they might have to learn at a later age. The 11-14 age range players should be taught a basic man and zone offense.

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