{"product_id":"craig-neal-15-skill-development-drills","title":"CRAIG NEAL: 15 SKILL DEVELOPMENT DRILLS","description":"\u003cp\u003ewith Craig Neal \u003cbr\u003eformer University of New Mexico Head Coach;\u003cbr\u003e2014 Mountain West Conference Tournament Champions;\u003cbr\u003eformer Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach \u0026amp; Scout\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptimizing a player development program with the best practice drills is a challenge that all coaches face. This just happens to be Craig Neal's area of expertise with his experience running the player development program for the Toronto Raptors. Coach Neal demonstrates 15 practice drills that cover every major factor of player development. He works from the perimeter  to the post and to transition  presenting drills for dribbling  passing  shooting  pick \u0026amp; roll and more to help take your players to the next level!\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBall Handling and Passing\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn six drills that help develop the dribbling and passing skills for every player on your team. These drills are easy to implement into any practice and motivate the growth of your players by pushing them to the limits of their comfort zone.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee how Coach Neal uses tennis balls and two basketballs at the same time to improve a player's floor vision and hand coordination. Lobo Ball Handling will tighten up your players' dribbling and improve their change of direction with seven drill variations. \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePassing is often an overlooked skill when players and coaches are working on skill development. Coach Neal demonstrates Lobo Passing  which will challenge your players to focus on completing every repetition with precision.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScoring\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeach your players how to become more productive scorers with drills that will help them attack the rim and improve their outside shooting. You'll learn Coach Neal's philosophy for developing footwork with a catch and pivot drill that will help players create their own space in order to score consistently.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn working on executing dribble moves in the open floor  Neal demonstrates Dribble Cones  which combine multiple moves to help your players score from anywhere on the court  whether it be finishes at the rim  mid-range pull-ups  or jump shots from the perimeter.  \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinding a way to develop better shooters with games is something that Neal utilizes with his teams. He presents three shooting drills that will have your players competing against time score to maximize shooting range and accuracy: \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Cone Shooting Drill - Helps players refine their body control to have a lightning-quick catch-and-shoot jumper while on the move. \u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Two Minute Shooting - Works on developing the mid-range jump shot and the three-point shot while also forcing players to work on the move and execute the catch-and-shoot technique properly. \u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beat the Pro - With a scoring system in place  players take a total of seven shots and must avoid missing three to win the game.\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u0026lt; UL\u0026gt;\u003cp\u003ePost Development\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with the concept of developing and using a strong pivot foot  Coach Neal discusses and shows a series of ways to develop post play. By consistently operating with a strong foot pivot  you will see how you can score in either direction with primary and counter moves. Moves taught by Neal include the jump hook  jump shot  step through  and spin move.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also learn how the inside pivot move can be used to relieve tough defensive pressure. Four practice drills will help to develop your posts' ability to score around the rim with these moves.  \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick \u0026amp; Roll Technique\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pick \u0026amp; roll series will help both your post and perimeter players learn how to score against a variety of defensive strategies. Coach Neal discusses the passing options he teaches his team versus four of the most common tactics  such as hard hedges  flat hedges  ice  and traps. The Outlet Drill will help your players simulate the mentality to get out and run in transition for easy scoring opportunities. \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to be the best  you have to practice like the best. This video will show you high-level skill development drills Neal perfected in the NBA that can be used to great success in any gym by any team.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at the Fall 2016 Phoenix (AZ) clinic. \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 minutes. 2017.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet 15 skill development drills to improve your whole team!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Challenge players with a series of ball handling drills to create better floor vision while tightening their ball and body movements \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Score in the post with a collection of moves that will help your player find an angle to score no matter what your opponent does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Find the open man with the ultimate pick \u0026amp; roll breakdown drill to teach your players how to use ball screens versus any defensive strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47447053369532,"sku":"CHMP-BD05169","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/5171HKMNS9L.jpg?v=1789022434","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/craig-neal-15-skill-development-drills","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}