{"product_id":"openpractice-individualandteamskilldevelopment-hoffman","title":"OPENPRACTICE:INDIVIDUALANDTEAMSKILLDEVELOPMENT(HOFFMAN)","description":"\u003cp\u003e Create a challenging  diverse skill development workout that covers every element of offense  Learn how to improve footwork on a daily basis regardless of players' current level of experience and expertise Learn drills that train players to move without the ball and change speeds on cuts to get open when being heavily pressured Learn passing skills to enable your players to deliver the ball whenever it's needed versus a tough defender\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Create a challenging, diverse skill development workout that covers every element of offense \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn how to improve footwork on a daily basis regardless of players' current level of experience and expertise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn drills that train players to move without the ball and change speeds on cuts to get open when being heavily pressured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn passing skills to enable your players to deliver the ball whenever it's needed versus a tough defender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e                    with Bob Hoffman,\u003cbr\u003eMercer University Head Coach, over 450 career wins;\u003cbr\u003eback-to-back Atlantic Sun Conference Coach of the Year (2013-14);\u003cbr\u003e2014 Atlantic Sun Conference regular season and tournament champions;\u003cbr\u003ecoached the first NCAA tournament victory in program history (2014 over Duke);\u003cbr\u003e2012 CollegeInsider.com Tournament Championship\u003cp\u003eThis Open Practice look at skill development will show you how to build players who can take care of the ball and finish at the rim. Coach Bob Hoffman demonstrates drills to enhance footwork, passing and ball handling, cutting and screening, and position specific skills; all shown in a live practice format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBall Handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor ball handling, players work on improving their ability to use both hands to dribble and pass. This segment includes individual and partner drills. In groups of two, players work on their footwork for both offense and defense. A major defensive topic in Coach Hoffman's philosophy is proper closeout technique. \u003cb\u003eIn this partner setting, one person works on closing out under control while the other person works on straight drives, crossover drives, jab steps, lifts and front pivoting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTriple Threat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA good offensive player must have a solid, diverse arsenal of moves out of the triple threat position.\u003cb\u003e Here players work to improve, solidify and automate jump stops, jab steps, rips, shot fakes and the first step. \u003c\/b\u003eEliminating wasted motion makes your players harder to guard as they explode out of their triple threat to attack the rim. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePassing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll see how players work on a variety of different passes through their Partner Passing drill. In groups of two and each player with a ball, the team works on a variety of entry passes with either hand, as well as overhead skip passes. Being able to deploy the pass from different angles enables your players to deliver the ball whenever it's needed versus a tough defender.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition Play\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile each player should have an all-encompassing skill set, a heightened position-specific skill set is a must. Guards and forwards are separated for this segment. Guards work on the perimeter to improve cutting, filling and fanning. Spacing and timing are big topics here, too. At the other end, forwards work on sealing the defender in the post, dives and duck-ins, Mikans and power moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinishing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoach Hoffman also emphasizes finishing lay-ups with three different drills that work on attacking the rim in half-court and full-court situations. \u003cb\u003eTrain your players to make strong drives into the paint and use different finishes at the basket \u003c\/b\u003ewith the Live Ball Lay-Ups drill. In the Full Court Lay-Up drill, players simulate bursting out at full-speed for a fast break lay-up. The 2-on-0 Lay-Ups Off the Glass drill teaches players to complete quick outlets and sprint lanes in transition to score. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegardless of skill level, teaching the basics is an open-ended challenge. Footwork and ambidexterity with the ball are essential components of success. This presentation offers plenty of short drills you can easily implement in your practice or use as an hour-long workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e44 minutes. 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47407542272188,"sku":"CHMP-BD04806C","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/81bT608XgVL.jpg?v=1788533916","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/openpractice-individualandteamskilldevelopment-hoffman","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}