{"product_id":"chantalvalee-multiplestrategiesforneutralizingballscreens","title":"CHANTALVALEE:MULTIPLESTRATEGIESFORNEUTRALIZINGBALLSCREENS","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurprise opponents with new strategies for defending ball screens that take away the typical scoring opportunities created from ball screens Teach your players to effectively communicate and coordinate your team defense when facing ball screens Defend ball screens with five effective strategies and gain the flexibility you need to shut down any opponent on your schedule Provide help support with defensive rotations that eliminate open shooters while stopping ball screens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurprise opponents with new strategies for defending ball screens that take away the typical scoring opportunities created from ball screens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Teach your players to effectively communicate and coordinate your team defense when facing ball screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Defend ball screens with five effective strategies and gain the flexibility you need to shut down any opponent on your schedule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Provide help support with defensive rotations that eliminate open shooters while stopping ball screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e                    with Chantal Vallée, University of Windsor Head Women's Coach;\u003cbr\u003eFive straight Canadian Interuniversity Sports (CIS) Women's Basketball National Titles (2011-2015);\u003cbr\u003e2x CIS Women's Basketball Coach of the Year; .805 Career Win Percentage\u003cp\u003eBall screens have become one of the primary offensive weapons for teams of all levels across the country. Planning to stop the pick \u0026amp; roll is now an essential part of any successful defensive game plan. Five-time Canadian National Championship coach, Chantal Vallée shares five ways to defend ball screens. These strategies have been developed through years of researching the top defenses around the world.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoach Vallée breaks down the technique and communication needed for the two defenders directly involved with the ball screen. You will also learn how to incorporate the other help defenders in your team defense with rotations that take away the typical scoring opportunities created from ball screens. On-court drills utilizing 2-on-2, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 scenarios will give you a visual on defending ball screens and rotations, depending on if you hedge the screen or switch.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommunication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully defending ball screens requires the entire team to be coordinated with each other. Through a two-player demonstration, Coach Vallée shows how a clear system for communication will put everyone on the same page to defend ball screens so there's no breakdown in your defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Switch - \u003c\/b\u003eThis defensive tactic has the capability of completely shutting down a ball screen offense. However, a common disadvantage of the switch is that it can create mismatches. You will learn four different methods to eliminate the vulnerabilities of the switch, including 3-man and 5-man rotations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Hedge - \u003c\/b\u003eCoach Vallée has players demonstrate the three types of hedges that can be used versus a ball screen. In addition to describing the basic technique for two-step hedges, you'll learn how to stop dribblers from splitting defenders. You will also see different options for your players when recovering from help support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Jam - \u003c\/b\u003eSee how this strategy can be used to shut down a great pick and pop shooter. Coach Vallée will show you how to rotate when help support is needed to take away drives in the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Down - \u003c\/b\u003eThis strategy has become increasingly more common in the NBA because it shrinks the floor for the player using the ball screen. See how to rotate with your weakside defenders when your opponent sends a great shooter to set the ball screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Sag - \u003c\/b\u003eFor teams with slower defenders, dropping them back and crowding the paint can still be an effective option. Coach Vallée will show how to use this strategy against the high pick and roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5-on-5 Rotations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoach Vallée uses this drill to teach rotations off the ball and in help settings when screens are being set. These rotations are demonstrated on-court at walk-through speed, then the drill goes live. Coach Vallée discusses responsibilities of those in help position and who must pick up the first pass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoach Vallée will give you strategies for defending ball screens that you won't find anywhere else. These defensive tactics will help you defend ball screens with a method that best suits your players and will greatly benefit your help defense. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at the Spring 2015 Toronto clinic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72 minutes. 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47407537946812,"sku":"CHMP-BD04975","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/81Fz6_bpucL.jpg?v=1788533821","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/chantalvalee-multiplestrategiesforneutralizingballscreens","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}