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With NBA Player Development Coach Don Kelbick
The Attack & Counter
Skill Development System
A unique system that simplifies the game for players at all levels and all positions
It will improve your shooting, ball handling, footwork, perimeter moves, post moves, finishing, aggressiveness, quickness, confidence, mentality, and your all-around game!
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Plus, a FREE BONUS: 1 year of access to the Attack and Counter Workouts Plan for up to 15 players
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440 min of Video · 76 Page eBook · Over 50 Drills
440 min
Total running time
14
Video chapters
50+
Drills and dozens of variations
76
Page supplemental eBook
It's incredibly simple
A Unique and Genius Approach to Developing Players
It's incredibly simple when compared to other skill development programs. Yet it works with NBA and pro players at the highest level...
"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
— Albert Einstein
Don Kelbick understands basketball and player development so well, that he has dramatically simplified the moves, the mentality, and the way you practice your skills.
- As the name implies, it's based on an "attack" and then "counter" philosophy
- It has worked with thousands of players from the youth level all the way to the NBA
- It can be used by players, team coaches, and trainers
- Works for all positions - posts, wings, and guards
About Coach Don Kelbick
Don Kelbick has been teaching this system for over 20 years. He is a long time contributor to Breakthrough Basketball and runs the Attack and Counter Skill Development Camps which are offered nationwide.
Coach Kelbick found that the greatest players (big and small) simplified their approach — and incorporated that concept into his skill development program.
Some of Don Kelbick's credentials include:
- Over 50 years of basketball coaching experience at the high school, Division I college, and professional levels.
- Served 14 years as a head coach and 10 years as Division I assistant including stops at Hofstra University, Marist College, Keene State College, and Florida International University.
- In addition to coaching, has scouted for NBA teams, including the Knicks and the Hawks, and served as general manager in the USBL.
- Conducted over 1000 basketball clinics and camps training players of all age levels.
From the youth level all the way to the NBA…
A Proven System Trusted by the Pros
NBA players trained
14+
European & professional players trained
50
Years teaching this system
20+
Years of coaching experience
50+
Clinics & camps conducted
1,000+
Countries training players
20+
1000s
…of players have been trained on this system — men, women, boys and girls at all age levels
A few of the pros that have been trained by Don Kelbick include:
- Joe Johnson
- Bruce Bowen
- Tim Hardaway
- Omri Casspi
- Raja Bell
- Rasual Butler
- Carlos Arroyo
- Guillermo Diaz
- Stefanie Yderstrom
- Rob Hite
- Anthony King
- JJ Barea
"I have worked with Don Kelbick since I entered the NBA. His unique and innovative approach to basketball skills training has had a significant impact on my career."
Raja Bell, Retired NBA Shooting Guard
"Don Kelbick's training is creative and very effective. As a basketball skills trainer, he is one of the best."
Irving Roland, Player Development Assistant Coach, Phoenix Suns & Houston Rockets
Benefits of the Attack & Counter System
01
Flexible for Coaches
Work with just one player -- or a very large group of 30 or more players. An 11 year old can literally workout with an NBA player at the same basket.
02
Flexible for Players
Most other drills and programs require partners or good passers. The Attack & Counter System does not. You just need a ball, a flat surface, and a hoop.
03
Works for All Positions
The footwork, mentality, and skill work is the same regardless of the position. Today's post player might be tomorrow's point guard.
04
Simple To Teach, Yet Highly Effective
Simpler post moves, perimeter moves, triple threat moves and 1on1 dribble moves. Since there is less to learn, players are able to perfect their moves.
05
Simplified for NEW Coaches
Instead of teaching post players and guards different moves... every player learns the same moves. It makes your job as a teacher MUCH easier.
06
Accelerates Skill Development
All players start with footwork and mentality, then apply it to a variety of situations and positions. It's a progressive system that builds confidence.
07
Improves Confidence & Mentality
Most programs neglect footwork and mentality... which are arguably the two most important aspects to becoming a great player.
08
Proven Over Decades
Hundreds of coaches (including the owners of Breakthrough Basketball... Jeff Haefner and Joe Haefner) have used this system with great success for over 15 years.
09
Based On The Best Players Ever!
Inspired by Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor, and other greats. More complex does NOT mean better. The pros simplify their approach.
"Bottom line is the system makes players better. Players will improve their footwork, mentality, shooting, finishing, ball handling, scoring, and all around skill."
Multi-purpose drills for every skill and position
Over 50 Drills and Dozens of Variations
Most of the drills are multi-purpose drills that incorporate footwork, ball handling, finishing, shooting, and a variety of skills.
- Ball handling
- Finishing
- Shooting
- Post moves
- Footwork
- Perimeter moves
- Getting open
- Screening
- Offense
- Fast break
- Conditioning
- Quickness
Who Should Consider Using the Attack & Counter System?
- Coaches working with teams from the youth level to college
- Skill development trainers
- Players (middle school to college level) interested in learning how to improve their skills
- Parents of players
Use the drills with any number of players:
1 Player
By Yourself
Use the drills individually (one player).
2-4 Players
Small Groups
With two players, three players, or four players.
30+ Players
Team Practices
With a large group — in the off-season, pre-season, or during the season.
Youth players simply stay closer to the basket and utilize the basic aspects of the footwork and ball handling. Advanced players will incorporate the more challenging footwork and ball handling.
The system is designed for point guards, perimeter players, shooting guards, forwards, and centers — boys and girls.
Here's what you get
14 Chapters · 440 Minutes · Plus a 76 Page eBook
CHAPTER 1 · 6 MINUTES
Introduction
An overview of the system and what to expect — and how the system speeds up development because there are fewer things for players to learn.
CHAPTER 2 · 61 MINUTES
Introduction to Footwork and Mentality
The foundation. Learn the "attacking" technique, footwork, and mentality — then how to immediately "counter" without thought or hesitation.
CHAPTER 3 · 19 MINUTES
Length & Angles
Develop more length and take better angles — beating your defender with your first step, separating with the ball, and working in straight lines.
CHAPTER 4 · 40 MINUTES
Ball Handling & Warm Up
How to attack defenders off the dribble, plus dozens of ball handling drills and variations you can do on your own or with a team.
CHAPTER 5 · 33 MINUTES
Shooting
The biggest mistake 95% of the players make when they practice shooting on their own, the 3 keys to great shooting, and 2 foundational shooting drills.
CHAPTER 6 · 53 MINUTES
Post Play
7 drills for post players, your 4 rules for getting open in the post, and how to score in the post.
CHAPTER 7 · 41 MINUTES
Perimeter Play & Triple Threat
How to beat your defender from triple threat position, create space for your shot, and develop a more explosive first step.
CHAPTER 8 · 39 MINUTES
Shooting & Getting Open
How to use footwork and change of speed to get open -- and to move without the ball. Plus 4 game-like shooting drills.
CHAPTER 9 · 56 MINUTES
Screening
How to get open with ball screens, down screens, flare screens, zipper screens and more — plus 8 combo drills.
CHAPTER 10 · 24 MINUTES
Fast Break Drills
Fast break fundamentals, how to shoot off the fast break, and 6 fast break shooting drills.
CHAPTER 11 · 27 MINUTES
Ball Handling & Shooting Drills
15 more ball handling and shooting drills for your workouts, team practices, camps, or training sessions.
CHAPTER 12 · 30 MINUTES
Post Play Drills
10 more post play drills, plus a sample workout of Don working with two post players.
CHAPTER 13 · 15 MINUTES
Thoughts for Coaches & Players
Don Kelbick answers several questions you might have after watching the videos. A must watch chapter that ties it all together.
CHAPTER 14 · 4 MINUTES
Closing Thoughts
Advice on the next steps you should take as a player, coach, or trainer.
76 Page Supplemental eBook
Key concepts, foundational footwork, sample workouts, and 50 drills from the Attack & Counter videos.
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The whole presentation was right on keeping on keeping on
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Attack and Counter is an awesome blueprint for development of players at all levels. The teaching is concise and thorough. If you are new to coaching, I highly recommend this DVD/Download. I will use this especially with our four girl workouts.
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I wished I would've bought this year's ago. Very effective and I've seen drastic improvements amongst my 5th & 6 th grade boy's team!
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Don't know how good this product or the other two products I ordered are because I still haven't received them.
The package has been sitting in Iowa since February 14 according to the tracking information. It is now February 22nd.
Should have received it several days again. It just continues to say "in transit, arriving late". Very disappointed as I was hoping to implement these teaching points immediately in our team practices.
Please advise what the problem may be with the shipping company.
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Cliff - PA
The package has been sitting in Iowa since February 14 according to the tracking information. It is now February 22nd.
Should have received it several days again. It just continues to say "in transit, arriving late". Very disappointed as I was hoping to implement these teaching points immediately in our team practices.
Please advise what the problem may be with the shipping company.
Thanks
Cliff - PA
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I have owned these videos for several years now. I cannot add much to the reviews that have already been written, but I will say that these videos are still as useful and applicable today as they were when he made them back in 2014 due to their basis around basketball fundamentals that never change.
One thing that I haven't seen mentioned is the fact that throughout the videos, Coach Kelbick intermittently includes tips about how to run drills teaching these concepts to different-sized groups. In these days of COVID and social distancing where teaching individuals and small-groups is a necessity, this information is invaluable.
Also be aware that this product is the 440 minutes of video and ebook. There is also a completely separate product made by Breakthrough Basketball and Coach Kelbick -- the excellent Attack and Counter App -- that teaches essentially the same concepts but is more drill-based and contains workouts in progression for all levels of players. The App is not included with these videos -- it is a separate product with its own pricing.
One thing that I haven't seen mentioned is the fact that throughout the videos, Coach Kelbick intermittently includes tips about how to run drills teaching these concepts to different-sized groups. In these days of COVID and social distancing where teaching individuals and small-groups is a necessity, this information is invaluable.
Also be aware that this product is the 440 minutes of video and ebook. There is also a completely separate product made by Breakthrough Basketball and Coach Kelbick -- the excellent Attack and Counter App -- that teaches essentially the same concepts but is more drill-based and contains workouts in progression for all levels of players. The App is not included with these videos -- it is a separate product with its own pricing.
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The Attack & Counter Skill Development system has greatly simplified my understanding of individual offense and player development. As a high school coach, I was looking for something that I could implement during a practice but also that I could work with a player one on one as well. This system accomplishes both of those at once and is a lot of fun to teach. All in all, this is an amazing product well worth the investment.
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I was looking for something centered on improving footwork specifically and this exceeded my expectations. A lot of good ideas and drills on how to improve attacking aggressively and doing it more efficiently. I’ve coached a long time so not a rookie, but still learned a lot! Highly recommend.
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Great info. He opened up with footwork...a basic that my son, a great player, has never been taught. The first hour of this training has already helped my son son become even more dynamic. I can’t wait to learn more. I’m taking it slow so he can make everything second nature before learning more. I recommend this to all fathers who want to appear as if he knows what he is talking about to a son who thought he knew it all. Thank you.
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This was great!!! I can’t wait to try it on my team! Footwork is what you need and in these DVDs is takes you through each step so you can advance as needed! It has ball handling, conditioning, passing, shooting and all you’ll need to progress your team! It is well worth the money! When I watched it, I felt excited about my upcoming season, and also to get the lower levels started on this! I’ll have to send another review after my season!
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THESE DVDS ARE FAR AND AWAY THE BEST FOOTWORK EXPLANATIONS AND DRILLS ON THE MARKET TODAY. IN ADDITION TO FOOTWORK, COACH KELBICK INCLUDES A LOT OF COMMON SENSE IN THESE DVDS. HIS SHOT, SHOT, SHOT STRATEGY IS WORTH A GREAT DEAL OF CONSIDERATION. HIS SECTIONS ON POST, PERIMETER AND SCREENING EXPLANATIONS AND DRILLS ARE SUPERB. HIS SECTION ON FAST BREAK DRILLS IS A LUCKY STRIKE EXTRA FOR COACHES AND PLAYERS.. IMPORTANT MATERIAL THAT YOU MISSED IN THE FIRST VIEWING IS READILY AVAILABLE IN SUBSEQUENT RERUNS OF THE DVDS. THESE DVDS ARE WORTH THEIR PRICE MANY TIMES OVER TO ANY BASKETBALL COACH AND THROUGH ALL PLAYER AGE LEVELS..
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Great material! I've always had many of the beliefs presented by Coach Kelbick but, his system has simplified it and given me many drills & games to incorporate with my team. Already this Spring since using many of the drills of the 'Attack & Counter System' with some of my players, I'm seeing improvements. More importantly, the kids feel the improvements and are gaining more confidence! Thanks for a terrific coaching resource!
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This system seems to be very effective, I've only been using it for 2 weeks and already see improvement in my young players, please advise if you have a system to teach defense like you we teach the offfense , I was able to understand that we can build our offensive system while improving my players during the workouts , I'm just checking if there is something in parallel with this system to counter the offense and play defense , since the basic workout depend a lot on the correct footwork, I'm sure also defense does , do you have a system for the defense. Thank you nino
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Unbelievable how simple the game is made in this video. I just started an AAU program and took over as president of my local youth travel basketball league. I’m also the girls varsity coach at my local high school. This is going to help me so much when instructing kids and more importantly the coaches in my programs so they can teach the kids. This is going to make building a unified program so much easier. It’s not going to be easy but easier at least. Thank you
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Great content. Easy to follow with excellent dialogue. Looking forward to putting into practice.
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This is a very good product thus far from what I have watched. I ordered the Fast Break video and e-book by Don Kleibeck as well. I have the video in my video library but does it not come with a dvd?
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Wow, just wow! This is exactly what I have been looking for as a coach of young girls (under 11). Already, the most basic concepts of this material has helped my players tremendously in their development. All players are more confident on the court, and the techniques taught in these videos has helped a lot with this. Instead of thinking before making decisions, all of the players have started reacting more instinctively.
Thanks for this great resource – I would definitely recommend it to any other coach!
Thanks for this great resource – I would definitely recommend it to any other coach!
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Lot of good things on this dvd!
But I wonder if jump stop is the best way to catch the ball on the perimeter... I mean there is a chapter about this point and especially for the players on perimeter and they caught the ball with their back facing the basket.
I believe STRIDE STOP is more useful!
With this one, you raise your quikness and your balance with eyes fixed on the rim.
I guess some players may be confused with their footwork with this drill.
So, if Don or someone else could get the answer for me, it would be great!
** Response from Breakthrough **
Thank you for the comments. We'll respond to you via email to clarify which section you're referring to and get your questions answered. Thanks again.
But I wonder if jump stop is the best way to catch the ball on the perimeter... I mean there is a chapter about this point and especially for the players on perimeter and they caught the ball with their back facing the basket.
I believe STRIDE STOP is more useful!
With this one, you raise your quikness and your balance with eyes fixed on the rim.
I guess some players may be confused with their footwork with this drill.
So, if Don or someone else could get the answer for me, it would be great!
** Response from Breakthrough **
Thank you for the comments. We'll respond to you via email to clarify which section you're referring to and get your questions answered. Thanks again.
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I think his approach and philosophy seem solid. My guess is that a lot of this material will be difficult to incorporate in working with my 5th grade team, especially since we only have a couple hours a week to practice. These look like great drills for kids a little older or more advanced.
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It's very hard to write this review so early after the purchase. It's so much video I haven't even watched it all but I've definitely watched the first video several times as it seems to be the core of the program. Can't help wondering if it needs to be as long as it is. As with most systems I've explored, I'm left with more questions than answers: How does it all come together? What is my specific approach for youth or middle-school players? How likely is it that these pivots will be incorporated into a real game, and what are the drills that ensure this? How does this approach jive with all the games-based stuff out there that pushes RANDOM as opposed to BLOCK practices? Are these reps variable enough for these high-school kids who can already do the pivots? Is repetition, as Don claims, really the answer?
I'm not into his heavy use of chairs as ball receptacles and prefer to have kids receive a pass but that's an easy adaptation (someone convince me otherwise!).
That said, there's tons I like. I believe Don when he says it's footwork, ball handling and shooting that you can effect at the younger level and I appreciate that he creates a clear foundation with the three pivots and counters, and I already feel more secure in knowing what I'm teaching and where it's going in terms of footwork. I LOVE the stuff he does from the perimeter where he gets kids to push the ball out, economize their dribble and get to the hoop using only a dribble or two. It's the efficiency of motion that is at the heart of this system and I feel that's something I can really hang my hat on. Furthermore, for all my love of teaching decision-making and spacing on offense, I appreciate the way Don simplifies decision-making, taking "the decision" off the plate in many situations, instilling assertiveness and attack sensibility instead. Love his adapted triple-threat: Shoot, Shoot, Shoot!
I'm devoting significant time to this system with younger kids right now (in the off-season I teach a lot of afterschool programs to 3rd-6th graders) and will be curious where this goes. At the very least, this is a great simplification of footwork and gives a coach a nice framework for thinking about it.
I'm not into his heavy use of chairs as ball receptacles and prefer to have kids receive a pass but that's an easy adaptation (someone convince me otherwise!).
That said, there's tons I like. I believe Don when he says it's footwork, ball handling and shooting that you can effect at the younger level and I appreciate that he creates a clear foundation with the three pivots and counters, and I already feel more secure in knowing what I'm teaching and where it's going in terms of footwork. I LOVE the stuff he does from the perimeter where he gets kids to push the ball out, economize their dribble and get to the hoop using only a dribble or two. It's the efficiency of motion that is at the heart of this system and I feel that's something I can really hang my hat on. Furthermore, for all my love of teaching decision-making and spacing on offense, I appreciate the way Don simplifies decision-making, taking "the decision" off the plate in many situations, instilling assertiveness and attack sensibility instead. Love his adapted triple-threat: Shoot, Shoot, Shoot!
I'm devoting significant time to this system with younger kids right now (in the off-season I teach a lot of afterschool programs to 3rd-6th graders) and will be curious where this goes. At the very least, this is a great simplification of footwork and gives a coach a nice framework for thinking about it.
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I love the mindset. We all want players who attack. I also love his quote about perfection. Striving for perfection can be a wonderful thing but expecting to be perfect and getting upset when you are not is very destructive. That advice is good for coaches as well.
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Must have for any coach. Very informative and fundamentally sound advice. Have seen improvement in my kids already.
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Video was excellent.
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Attack and Counter is a fundamental must have for coaches and players. Footwork is the key to better play. Coach Don Kelbick does a great job of explaining the how and why to use each move in the system.
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I have only been a coach for 3 seasons, 2 of which I was head coach and this season I will be stepping back to assist a more experienced coach, but I love what I am seeing and the philosophy behind the attack and counter system. I think it is great that coach Don uses the kiss method, it helps coaches like me with little coaching or basketball knowledge teach. I am really excited to start implementing this system into our daily practices. Thanks Coach.
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I give this product my highest rating. I have been lucky enough to work Coach Don at one of his Attach and Counter camps. I coach High School Girls basketball and I have coached at all levels from 3rd grade up to Varsity Boys and Girls. I have a daughter that went to his camp and benefited from the drills. I have always been a big believer in teaching good footwork and the Attach and Counter system is set up for all coaches to be able to implement in their programs. I will probably work another one of his camps if he comes to my area again. I am currently working with our Jr. High Program to implement the drills. .
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The DVDs arrived quickly. DVD 1 was loose and scratches on the back. I let customer service know and they rectified the situation quickly by shipping out a whole new set. Also attended the camp which was packed full of drills and good individual feedback. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to improve their game.
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Fantastic DVD! I also share the opinion that you can only go as far as your feet take you in the game of basketball, and the Attack & Counter system simplifies footwork which in turn make you a better player.
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Jeff, Joe and Don,
I apologize in advance for the lengthy feedback.
But I need to give you some background. I have a daughter in 7th grade. She's always been tall for her age and was always told not be aggressive with the smaller kids even if the kids were years older. We have no boys and her only sibling is an older sister who doesn't play sports. She never has had an environment of competition or aggressive play. When it came to basketball, she's been very timid.
She's played a couple years with an intermediate level club team and last season she tried out for a serious club team and was selected to their elite level team. The coach knew it would take a season or two to get acclimated to the speed and physical play. I and the coaches thought she made great strides with her overall play but the weakest part of her game was her aggressiveness on both ends of the court.
After her first year of school ball was good and now starting her second season of elite club ball, I was curious how I could help get her more aggressive. I know confidence was a key factor but I wasn't sure how to help. I stumbled across one of Don's video's on a web search and it caught my attention. His simple footwork and triple threat philosophy mirrored mine in my playing days but I always deferred to the coaches.
I bought Don's Attack and Counter System in hopes to help my daughter. We sat down and watched the entire set together and would pause it when she had questions. Then I took her out to the driveway and showed how the drills should go, even when by herself - with spinning it to herself.
During that last 4 weeks she has gone to the fitness center gym with her mom 2 - 3 days a week after school. I gave her a 90 minute limit and she reports back on how many shots she took going through several drills.
Last weekend was her first elite tourney and I and the coaches noticed huge difference in her game. Oddly enough it was as much on the defensive end. An example: she plays multiple positions (3, 4, 5) coming off the bench. Our starting center got in early foul trouble. My daughter came in to play the 5. Playing against a taller, heavier, and more aggressive, skilled player, my daughter posted her up, went to her favorite move turn around jump hook and even though she didn't make it, it's the fact that she didn't hesitate, didn't wait for the guard to dig it and the taller player couldn't block it. Then playing the #3 outside, she caught the pass and immediately was in triple threat (shot) and drained the 3....even though doesn't practice shooting 3's.
On the defensive side, my daughter ended up blocking the taller center's shot because she "said she was slow to react and I knew what the girl was going to do."
Needless to say, I'm extremely excited that she has made progress on her own and I haven't had the chance to really work with her yet. I will report back later in the summer if that's okay.
Thank you so much!
I apologize in advance for the lengthy feedback.
But I need to give you some background. I have a daughter in 7th grade. She's always been tall for her age and was always told not be aggressive with the smaller kids even if the kids were years older. We have no boys and her only sibling is an older sister who doesn't play sports. She never has had an environment of competition or aggressive play. When it came to basketball, she's been very timid.
She's played a couple years with an intermediate level club team and last season she tried out for a serious club team and was selected to their elite level team. The coach knew it would take a season or two to get acclimated to the speed and physical play. I and the coaches thought she made great strides with her overall play but the weakest part of her game was her aggressiveness on both ends of the court.
After her first year of school ball was good and now starting her second season of elite club ball, I was curious how I could help get her more aggressive. I know confidence was a key factor but I wasn't sure how to help. I stumbled across one of Don's video's on a web search and it caught my attention. His simple footwork and triple threat philosophy mirrored mine in my playing days but I always deferred to the coaches.
I bought Don's Attack and Counter System in hopes to help my daughter. We sat down and watched the entire set together and would pause it when she had questions. Then I took her out to the driveway and showed how the drills should go, even when by herself - with spinning it to herself.
During that last 4 weeks she has gone to the fitness center gym with her mom 2 - 3 days a week after school. I gave her a 90 minute limit and she reports back on how many shots she took going through several drills.
Last weekend was her first elite tourney and I and the coaches noticed huge difference in her game. Oddly enough it was as much on the defensive end. An example: she plays multiple positions (3, 4, 5) coming off the bench. Our starting center got in early foul trouble. My daughter came in to play the 5. Playing against a taller, heavier, and more aggressive, skilled player, my daughter posted her up, went to her favorite move turn around jump hook and even though she didn't make it, it's the fact that she didn't hesitate, didn't wait for the guard to dig it and the taller player couldn't block it. Then playing the #3 outside, she caught the pass and immediately was in triple threat (shot) and drained the 3....even though doesn't practice shooting 3's.
On the defensive side, my daughter ended up blocking the taller center's shot because she "said she was slow to react and I knew what the girl was going to do."
Needless to say, I'm extremely excited that she has made progress on her own and I haven't had the chance to really work with her yet. I will report back later in the summer if that's okay.
Thank you so much!
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Great drills for all levels even use several drills for my skills training and camps.
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Best skill development DVDs I own, hands down. We spend so much time putting our guys reaction mode....this program helps me breakthrough and apply an attack philosophy to individual development as well now.
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Great drills for all levels
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excellent work used a few of the drills and saw immediate results
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Excellent Product for beginners
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This DVD package is absolutely fabulous. Thank you so much. I am pleased to provide a recommendation to this package.
It is easy to watch. Very easy to understand.
So far, I have only watched the first disk - Parts 1-4. (5 times) to absorb it, and have immediately implemented it into my training. The response from my team was fantastic. There is excitement at training. Behavior and effort has improved 100%.
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It is easy to watch. Very easy to understand.
So far, I have only watched the first disk - Parts 1-4. (5 times) to absorb it, and have immediately implemented it into my training. The response from my team was fantastic. There is excitement at training. Behavior and effort has improved 100%.
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I took my daughter to an Attack and Counter camp this summer. She was able to immediately apply some of these skills in her game. The missing component, however, was in remembering the volume of skills taught and being able to relearn and reinforce those skills. The DVD set does exactly that for us. This is and excellent product and I recommend budding and experienced coaches and players purchase the set.
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Very insightful and easy to apply concepts. Would have liked a step-by-step on how to implement
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Attack and Counter training DVD is a must own! Parents, coaches, and players of all ages will learn from this DVD! Attack and Counter is by far the best instructional DVD on the market. If you're a center, forward or guard you will learn great footwork, attacking the basket, how to control your defender and much much more.
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This DVD package has really helped me show my son how to be efficient on the court. We had the privilege to go to one of his camps. All I have to say is that Coach Don is Beast...
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After posting my initial review, "Not A Happy Camper", pertaining to the A&C DVDs vs the A&C App, I have been in contact with the team from Breakthrough Basketball. The team informed me that they will work with me pertaining to this situation.
Their team's response was quick, and they were very professional in addressing my concerns.
Once again, thanks for the quick response and help.
Their team's response was quick, and they were very professional in addressing my concerns.
Once again, thanks for the quick response and help.
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I wish I would have known that the "Attack and Counter" app was coming out before I spent $119 on the DVDs.
I would much rather have the app than the DVDs.
Very disappointing... SMH... Unbelievable...
I would much rather have the app than the DVDs.
Very disappointing... SMH... Unbelievable...
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This dvd can be instrumental to any coach on any level. Don does a great job explaining the drills and stressing the need for players to get a lot of repetitions in. There are so many trainers out there, teaching players various moves that they will hardly ever use. Don teaches footwork that every position on the floor can benefit from. Pound for pound the best player development video out there.
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Lots of good 1 on 0 footwork drills. However the game revolves around reading defenders and this package lacks drills with any defence. I was very disappointed.
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This is by far one of the best skill development DVDs on the market. Regardless if you are high school college or Pro and you are looking for a system and method of developing player look no further the Kelbick's Attack & Counter. This will be standard of player development dvd's for years to come.
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Great video series! Has really helped me out with training my son (8 year old AAU B-ball player). Don provides great fundamental teachings on how to attack the basket and counter with effective secondary moves.
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Very nice job fron the coach Don. It is easy to understand and the drills are very simple. I used the fast break drills and the kids love it!
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Jeff, Joe, and Don,
I appreciate your work and constant giving toward the coaching community. I really enjoyed the attack and counter DVD's. I love studying the game, and I think perhaps over taught my players. I used to study players and find great moves to teach during training, but I, like Don found that teaching moves made them slow. With the A&C players do less thinking and more attacking. We have built up to attack, counter, and double counter but it is so much simpler.
I don't teach it 100% like Don as they react for their counters after they attack based on what they feel. Don is a great teacher, and I as a coach greatly appreciate him sharing his knowledge. Breakthrough does another great job with this production. Blessings..
I appreciate your work and constant giving toward the coaching community. I really enjoyed the attack and counter DVD's. I love studying the game, and I think perhaps over taught my players. I used to study players and find great moves to teach during training, but I, like Don found that teaching moves made them slow. With the A&C players do less thinking and more attacking. We have built up to attack, counter, and double counter but it is so much simpler.
I don't teach it 100% like Don as they react for their counters after they attack based on what they feel. Don is a great teacher, and I as a coach greatly appreciate him sharing his knowledge. Breakthrough does another great job with this production. Blessings..
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The Attack and Counter Skill Development System Review
Don Kelbick is one of the greatest teachers of footwork fundamentals in the game of basketball today.
It starts with philosophy. Don gives coaches a new tool for taking the indecision out of basketball and creating a more attacking, more decisive basketball player. Don tears down the old convention of pass-dribble-shoot as the triple threat to create a new triple threat: shot, shot, shot. From this foundation, Don moves into teaching the skills necessary for creating a well rounded basketball player, possessing the ability to score and mastery of the footwork to take them there.
His secret is simplicity. In this DVD series, Don does not flood you with a neverending series of offensive moves from all positions on the court. Coach Kelbick's belief that the same same things happen on the basketball court all the time, streamlines and forms the underpinning of his teaching philosophy.
Coach Kelbick gives you three pivots to form the foundation of his Attack and Counter System. He then gives three counter pivots. These pivots are all you need to teach and all your players will need to become well-rounded threats on the basketball court.
The drill framework that is provided for teaching the footwork is simple, effective, and maximizes player repetitions to increase skill development. The drill work is done using chairs as "passers", and with rebounders working just as hard as shooters to get the ball back to starting point in order to maximize player repetitions.
This is not a "system specific" skill set. The drills that are taught and skills that are learned can be utilized regardless of whether you run a free-form motion, continuity, set plays, or are a 7-seconds-or-less coach. Whatever system you choose to run, the skills taught here can be utilized to tremendous effect.
I have coached middle school basketball for 11 years. During that time, I have always been looking for a concise, simple method to teach and drill players on footwork and shot philosophy. What Coach Kelbick teaches is by far the easiest to teach, the most effective once implemented, and has resulted in players better able to attack a defender, then counter and react to their adjustments. Don's system removes a large part of the thinking from the time a player catches the ball and breaks the decision-making process down to its most basic elements.
In the time I have used this system, I have seen a marked increase in player productivity, and fundamental soundness. I have been able to teach footwork more effectively using the drills in this series. Using Coach Kelbicks philosophy, I have been able to explain the game in simple terms, taken the thinking, the paralysis-by-analysis, out of my players games.
I would highly recommend any coach adding this to their library. From middle school through to high school, Don's system provides the excellent philosophical and fundamental foundations for success.
Don Kelbick is one of the greatest teachers of footwork fundamentals in the game of basketball today.
It starts with philosophy. Don gives coaches a new tool for taking the indecision out of basketball and creating a more attacking, more decisive basketball player. Don tears down the old convention of pass-dribble-shoot as the triple threat to create a new triple threat: shot, shot, shot. From this foundation, Don moves into teaching the skills necessary for creating a well rounded basketball player, possessing the ability to score and mastery of the footwork to take them there.
His secret is simplicity. In this DVD series, Don does not flood you with a neverending series of offensive moves from all positions on the court. Coach Kelbick's belief that the same same things happen on the basketball court all the time, streamlines and forms the underpinning of his teaching philosophy.
Coach Kelbick gives you three pivots to form the foundation of his Attack and Counter System. He then gives three counter pivots. These pivots are all you need to teach and all your players will need to become well-rounded threats on the basketball court.
The drill framework that is provided for teaching the footwork is simple, effective, and maximizes player repetitions to increase skill development. The drill work is done using chairs as "passers", and with rebounders working just as hard as shooters to get the ball back to starting point in order to maximize player repetitions.
This is not a "system specific" skill set. The drills that are taught and skills that are learned can be utilized regardless of whether you run a free-form motion, continuity, set plays, or are a 7-seconds-or-less coach. Whatever system you choose to run, the skills taught here can be utilized to tremendous effect.
I have coached middle school basketball for 11 years. During that time, I have always been looking for a concise, simple method to teach and drill players on footwork and shot philosophy. What Coach Kelbick teaches is by far the easiest to teach, the most effective once implemented, and has resulted in players better able to attack a defender, then counter and react to their adjustments. Don's system removes a large part of the thinking from the time a player catches the ball and breaks the decision-making process down to its most basic elements.
In the time I have used this system, I have seen a marked increase in player productivity, and fundamental soundness. I have been able to teach footwork more effectively using the drills in this series. Using Coach Kelbicks philosophy, I have been able to explain the game in simple terms, taken the thinking, the paralysis-by-analysis, out of my players games.
I would highly recommend any coach adding this to their library. From middle school through to high school, Don's system provides the excellent philosophical and fundamental foundations for success.
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I attended Coach Kelbick's Attack and Counter camp with my son and daughter this past summer. I found the camp to be extremely beneficial. So much so, I purchased the dvd's so I could incorporate the drills into the practice and training time I spend with the kids I coach.
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Fantastic!! As you move thru the drills the kids start to realize how this works and get very interested!
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This is excellent material for all coaches.
Don Kelbick uses concepts to approach offence and defence. It's a coherent approach that builds up on a step-by-step basis.
He also questions traditionally-held beliefs, which makes us consider them in a new light.
Don Kelbick uses concepts to approach offence and defence. It's a coherent approach that builds up on a step-by-step basis.
He also questions traditionally-held beliefs, which makes us consider them in a new light.
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Detailed yet simple. Excellent product.
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Have only reviewed couple of the dvd's and have already been implementing the footwork and shooting concepts in my workouts.
Don does an excellent job explaining the drills so that coaches can easily pass onto their players.
Looking forward to the remaining dvd's.
Don does an excellent job explaining the drills so that coaches can easily pass onto their players.
Looking forward to the remaining dvd's.
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I don't buy many DVD's. This one is outstanding. Don Kelbick is a master teacher/coach that simplifies things greatly. Footwork is so key to the game. breaking offensive moves to 3 moves and 3 counter moves - whether you are a post or guard, dribbling or not -- simplistic. I'm integrating these footwork concepts into my daily practice. It is very well organized, DVD and PDF. A great buy!!
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Very detailed instructions, the drills included are very helpful, you will improve offensively with these DVDs.
Great value for the money.
Great value for the money.
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The four DVDs are six hours of excellent content with a lot of supporting drills. My problem is that there is so much content that is becomes a big blob of trying to remember what is what.
I would have rather had the option of purchasing the DVDs separately along the lines of:
* Foot work for post players
* Drills for post players
* Post player foot work for perimeter players
* Drills for perimeter players
My preference is to be able to sit and watch a complete video in under an hour and try and incorporate small parts of what I think works into a practice.
I would have rather had the option of purchasing the DVDs separately along the lines of:
* Foot work for post players
* Drills for post players
* Post player foot work for perimeter players
* Drills for perimeter players
My preference is to be able to sit and watch a complete video in under an hour and try and incorporate small parts of what I think works into a practice.
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I had the extreme priviledge to attend an Attack and Counter Skills Clinic with Coach Kelbick and my daughter in August of 2013. I took pages of notes and did my best to summarize the key points and teachings. Although, I did a pretty good job, the DVD set and the ebook are a tremendous resource for any coach or player looking to improve their skills and their game. Don and the materials are extremely clear and direct in their approach and lay out a simple formula for skill impovement and player development. The attack and counter actions are very simple and easy to execute. They can be done by players of all ages and abilities. Great players will invest the required time and effort to get in the required "reps" to not only be able to execute the moves but be able to execute them in a strong, fast, powerful and decisive manner. I look forward to using these tools to continue to improve as a coach and to help my players develop the required skills they need as they transition from middle to high school and hopefully beyond.
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The best dvd that i have never seen. Really easy to understand and for the kids i think this is the best method. Great coach and great job.
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This comprehensive DVD and ebook set contains a wealth of information for any level of basketball. Coach Kelbick advocates an attacking mindset, and lays out a well thought-out strategy and methodology to support it. The emphasis on footwork in the post, as well as on the perimeter, is excellent, and something I hadn't seen before. The drills are superb, develop multiple skills, and allow for many repetitions. Although I will be using the information to help make youth players better, I would highly recommend this set to coaches at any level, and for players at any position.
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