The Attack & Counter Skill Development System
The Attack and Counter System is a unique skill development program designed by NBA player development coach Don Kelbick.
It's a unique and comprehensive system that simplifies the game for players at all levels and all positions. As the name implies, it's based on an "attack" and then "counter" philosophy.
It will improve your shooting, ball handling, footwork, perimeter moves, post moves, finishing, aggressiveness, quickness, confidence, mentality, and your all-around game!
It's incredibly simple when compared to other skill development programs. Yet it works with NBA and pro players at the highest level...
Albert Einstein once said, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
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.
It's both a unique and genius approach to teaching basketball and developing players.
It has worked with thousands of players ranging from the youth level all the way to the NBA.
This program can be used by players, team coaches, and trainers.
And until Sunday, July 13th, you can watch the first module of the Attack & Counter System for FREE!
In this video, Don Kelbick lays down the foundation for the footwork and mentality that is taught throughout the entire course.
Watch the First Module Below!
Viewing Is Only Available Until Sunday, July 13th
Here's What You Get In The Videos and eBook!
Chapter 1: Introduction (6 minutes)
Don Kelbick gives you an overview of the system and what to expect. You learn...
- How and why the Attack & Counter system was developed.
- How the system speeds up development because there are fewer things for players to learn.
- How it simplifies the game for players.
- The definition of being a good player and why the great players simplify the game.
- How to make drills game-like when you don't have someone to pass you the ball.
- How to practice more efficiently.
Chapter 2: Introduction to Footwork and Mentality (61 minutes)
This is the foundation of the player development and where you start.
You learn the basis of the "attacking" technique, footwork, and mentality. Then you learn how to immediately "counter" without thought or hesitation. And you learn a simplified method to learn footwork for ALL positions (post, forward, perimeter, and guard positions).
Players start practicing near the basket (in the post) to get more repetitions and build more confidence. But what you learn in the post area also applies to point guards, perimeter players, and high post play. By building on previously learned concepts, this simplifies the learning process and speeds up player development.
You will also learn...
- How to get more efficient with your feet
- How to get quicker on your first step
- How to dramatically simplify your thought process and virtually eliminate "indecision" on the court
- How to develop a more aggressive (attack) mentality
- How to improve confidence
- How to develop impeccable footwork
- How the pros simplify their attack and decision process
- How the pros utilize their footwork to beat defenders
- How to attack the defense and dictate (control) the situation... regardless of how the defense plays you
Once you complete this chapter, you will know all the footwork. All of the following chapters build on this foundation and show you how to apply the exact same footwork and mentality in other situations.
This dramatically speeds up the learning and development process for players.
Chapter 3: Length & Angles (19 minutes)
Once you have learned the footwork, you can start learning how to develop more length and take better angles.
Developing speed and quickness is about all about beating your defender with your first step, separating with the ball, and working in straight lines.
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line -- so if you learn to work in "straight lines", instead of rounded cuts and movements, you get faster.
Don Kelbick takes players through several unique drills to help players develop more length and take better angles to the basket. The unique "length and angle drills" also improve the mentality and confidence for players.
Chapter 4: Ball handling & Warm Up (40 minutes)
Now that you understand the foundational aspects of footwork, mentality, length, and angles.... you can learn how to apply the same concepts to your ball handling and 1on1 dribbling moves.
In this chapter you will learn....
- How to attack defenders off the dribble
- How to develop a quicker and more efficient first step
- The one and only thing you need to do to beat your defender off the dribble
- How to utilize your footwork and then separate from your defender to create your shot
- How to improve your all around ball handling skills
- How to multi-task to save time and accelerate your development (work on multiple skills at the same time)
- How your warm up should double as a skill development session (your improvement begins the moment you step on to the court)
- Sample warm ups to raise your core temperature and improve skills at the same time
- Dozens of ball handling drills and variations you can do on your own or with a team
Chapter 5: Shooting (33 minutes)
As with almost everything he does, Don Kelbick has a unique outlook when it comes to shooting. It's simple.
The simple philosophy helps players improve confidence and their mentality when it comes to shooting.
Coach Kelbick goes through a series of shooting drills and covers the key aspects to becoming a great shooter.
You will learn...
- The biggest mistake 95% of the players make when they practice shooting on their own
- How to make your shooting workouts more game-like
- How to practice your shooting more efficiently (get more done in less time)
- How to improve your confidence
- How to develop better rhythm
- The 3 keys to great shooting
- How arc affects your percentage
- Why shooting starts with your feet
- How to develop better and more consistent footwork
- The mental aspects of shooting
- Why most shots are missed because your feet and your mind -- and how you can easily fix those problems
- How to shoot the same way every time
- How the "law of inertia" affects your shooting percentage
- 2 foundational shooting drills with dozens of progressions and variations for each drill
Chapter 6: Post Play (53 minutes)
This chapter goes into detail on the specifics of post play -- building on the foundational footwork and mentality taught in chapter 2.
Some of what you'll learn includes:
- 7 drills for post players and numerous progressions/variations for each drill
- Your 4 rules for getting open in the post
- How to get open in the low post and the high post
- How to get open when your defender plays low, high, or in front
- How to use your footwork to seal and get the ball in the post
- How to dictate and control the defense
- How to develop an aggressive attack mentality
- The mental aspects of post play
- How to score in the post
- How to apply your footwork in the high post and the short corner
Chapter 7: Perimeter Play & Triple Threat (41 minutes)
Now you move to the perimeter and learn how to apply the Attack & Counter Concepts on the perimeter.
Again, the perimeter moves are based on the same footwork and mental aspects learned in chapter 2. By building on previously learned knowledge and teaching each position in a similar way, players learn and develop their skills faster.
In this chapter you will learn...
- 4 drills and several progressions for improving your perimeter play and footwork
- How to beat your defender from triple threat position
- How to get more efficient with your footwork on the perimeter
- How to develop a more efficient and quicker first step
- How to separate after your initial move to get more easy scoring opportunities
- Using your footwork to create space when a defender crowds you
- How to use your footwork to create space for your shot
- How to simplify and improve your triple threat attack which will lead to more points for you and your team
- How to dictate and control the defense
- How to develop a more aggressive mentality on the perimeter
- The mental aspects of perimeter play
- How to see the entire floor and become a bigger threat on offense
- How to protect the ball
- How to develop a more explosive first step
Chapter 8: Shooting & Getting Open (39 minutes)
No matter how good of a shooter you are, you must be able to get open to shoot the ball.
In this chapter you learn how to use footwork and change of speed to get open -- and to move without the ball. A few of the things covered in this chapter include....
- How to simulate "game shots" when you practice
- How to control the defender as you cut
- How to get the ball when and where you want it on the court
- How to get open by using your footwork and the V-cut
- How to get open by using your footwork and the V-cut to the corner
- How to get open by using your footwork and the L-cut
- How to get open by using your footwork and cutting to the middle
- How changing speeds is a key to getting open
- How to combine getting open with your shooting practice
- 4 game-like shooting drills and several variations for each drill
Chapter 9: Screening (56 minutes)
In this chapter you learn how to get open with screens. And how the same footwork learned in chapter 2 applies to using screens.
Players will learn the proper way to set and use screens of almost all types.
Coaches will learn how to teach players to set screens, use screens, and how to counter the defense.
Coach Kelbick covers:
- Ball screens, down screens, flare screens, zipper screens, zipper flare, zipper ball screen, new york screens, and corner pin.
- How to use each type of screen properly and the fundamental aspects of each screen
- How to utilize the footwork (learned in chapter 2) with each type of screen
- How to simplify the use and reading of screens by teaching a "base attack move"
- How to read and counter the defense for each type of screen
- How to use your footwork to create space when coming off a screen
- How to attack when you catch the ball off a screen (apply perimeter concepts from chapter 7)
- How to create combo drills so you practice using screens, getting open, pieces of your offense, screening, perimeter moves, shooting, and ball handling (this is a very efficient way to practice and multi-task)
- 8 combo drills (with numerous variations) for screening, shooting, perimeter moves, and ball handling
Chapter 10: Fast Break Drills (24 minutes)
In this chapter you learn about fast break fundamentals, drills, and how to shoot off the fast break.
This chapter also covers:
- How to practice fast break shooting more efficiently and get more reps (instead of taking the time to run the length of the court)
- Fundamental aspects of running the fast break
- Fundamental aspects of shooting off the fast break
- 6 fast break shooting drills with progressions for each drill
Chapter 11: Ball Handling & Shooting Drills (27 minutes)
This chapter gives you 15 more ball handling and shooting drills that you can incorporate into your workouts, team practices, camps, or training sessions.
Many of the drills are multi-purpose drills that incorporate ball handling, offense, conditioning, and shooting.
Chapter 12: Post Play Drills (30 minutes)
This chapter gives you 10 more post play drills that you can incorporate into your workouts, team practices, camps, or training sessions.
The drills emphasize mentality, conditioning, footwork, aggressiveness, and scoring in the post.
You also see a sample workout of Don working with two post players.
Chapter 13: Thoughts for Coaches & Players (15 minutes)
This is an important chapter where Don Kelbick answers several questions you might have after watching the videos.
He clarifies some of the Attack Counter Concepts, how you should incorporate the drills into your practices, how to teach shot selection, the importance of acting immediately on the court, when to incorporate the system, how to get the most from the system, and more.
This is a must watch chapter that ties it all together and answers common questions.
Chapter 14: Closing Thoughts (4 minutes)
Coach Kelbick gives you some closing thoughts and gives advice on the next steps you should take as a player, coach, or trainer.
Total Running Time Approx 440 Minutes
76 Page Supplemental eBook
For your convenience, we have documented some of the key concepts, foundational footwork, sample workouts, and 50 drills from the Attack & Counter videos.
The PDF eBook is 76 pages.
Over 50 Drills and Dozens of Variations
The eBook and videos include over 50 skill building drills and dozens of variations of those drills.
Most of the drills are multi-purpose drills that incorporate footwork, ball handling, finishing, shooting, and a variety of skills. You'll find numerous drills for every type of skill and position...
- Ball handling
- Finishing
- Shooting
- Post moves
- Footwork
- Perimeter moves
- Getting open
- Screening
- Offense
- Fast break
- Competitive
- Conditioning
- Quickness
In the video, you'll learn how to use the drills individually (one player), with two players, three players, four players, and with a large group.
So they are very flexible based on the number of players you have.
Coaches and players can use the drills in the off-season, pre-season, during the season, or in team practices.
Benefits of the Attack & Counter System
Here are some of the benefits and unique aspects of the Attack & Counter System...
Flexible for Coaches - Small Group Workouts To Team Practices
The system allows coaches to work with just one player -- or a very large group of 30 or more players. It allows coaches to work with players of varying ages, genders, positions, and skill levels all AT THE SAME TIME.
Post players, perimeter players, and point guards can all work together. An 11 year old can literally workout with an NBA player at the same basket -- and both players get an incredible workout. The unique drills allow for this flexibility.
Flexible for Players - By Yourself Or With Friends
A player can take this system and workout by themselves, with a similar ability partner, or with a friend who does not play basketball.
Most other drills and programs require partners or good passers to help you workout. The Attack & Counter System does not.
The system is very flexible regardless of your situation. You just need a ball, a flat surface, and a hoop (indoor or outdoor).
Works for All Positions - Posts, Wings, and Guards!
The footwork, mentality, and skill work is the same regardless of the position. This is one of the most unique and genius aspects of the program...
This means that if you change positions, from point guard to post player... you have the footwork and skills you need to quickly adapt to your new position.
Coach Kelbick teaches the same footwork and moves to both perimeter players and post players. This allows everyone to work on the same skills and allows players to excel no matter what position they play. Today's post player might be tomorrow's point guard and today's point guard might be tomorrow's post player. You never know.
So one of the best things about this program is the flexibility, the simplicity, and the rapid development players can experience.
Simple To Teach, Yet Highly Effective
The system was developed by studying pro players. Coach Kelbick found that the greatest players (big and small) simplified their approach.
Coach Kelbick took this concept and incorporated it into his skill development program.
He will make your post moves simpler and more effective. He'll make your perimeter moves simpler and more effective. He'll make your triple threat moves simpler and more effective. He'll make your 1on1 dribble moves simpler and more effective.
Since there is less to learn, players are able to perfect their moves and speed up their development.
Simplified for Coaches To Implement - Even For NEW Coaches!
Don Kelbick has also simplified the approach for coaches. This allows coaches to conduct more efficient practices and speed up the development of their players.
Instead of teaching post players and guards different moves... every player learns the same moves. The moves are just as effective (in most cases more so) and it makes your job as a teacher MUCH easier.
Builds On Previously Learned Knowledge - Accelerates Skill Development!
The program is based on applying previously learned knowledge and skills. This simplicity dramatically speeds up the learning and development of players.
All players start with footwork and mentality. Once they learn this foundation, they see how to apply this same footwork and mentality to a variety of situations and positions on the court.
Players learn faster and adapt to new situations faster by building on previously learned knowledge. It's a progressive system that builds confidence.
Improves Confidence, Mentality, Decision Making, Footwork, and all around skill
Most programs neglect the aspects of footwork and mentality... which are arguably the two most important aspects to becoming a great player.
The Attack and Counter Systems thoroughly covers almost all aspects of skill development -- with an emphasis on footwork and mentality -- because Coach Kelbick believes those two things will help players more than anything else.
Makes Players Better
Bottom line is the system makes players better.
Players will improve their footwork, mentality, shooting, finishing, ball handling, scoring, and all around skill.
Proven Over Decades
Don Kelbick has been teaching this system for over 20 years. Hundreds of other coaches (including the owners of Breakthrough Basketball... Jeff Haefner and Joe Haefner) have used this system with great success for over 15 years.
Thousands of players have been trained on this system and experience incredible results. It's a proven system that works.
Based On The Best Players Ever!
Most of the system was inspired by studying and listening to the best players to ever play the game... Whether it's Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor, or other greats.
Quite often players think pro players must have a complex set of moves and thought process.
That is not the case. In fact, it's the opposite. More complex does NOT mean better.
The pros simplify their approach. The Attack & Counter System applies this concept to develop better players.
Testimonials From the Pros
"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 |
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"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 |
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More Professionals Don Kelbick Trained
A few other 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
About Coach Don Kelbick
Some of Don Kelbick's credentials include:
- Has provided individual training for more than 14 different NBA players, 50 European and professional players, and hundreds of college basketball players.
- Over 35 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.
- Developed dozens of basketball videos and books.
- In addition to coaching, has scouted for NBA teams, including the Knicks and the Hawks, and served as general manager in the USBL.
- Traveled to over 20 different countries training players and teaching basketball.
- Conducted over 1000 basketball clinics and camps training players of all age levels.
Don Kelbick is a long time contributor to Breakthrough Basketball developing dozens of articles, products, and providing ongoing consultation for the site. He also runs the Attack and Counter Skill Development Camps which are offered nationwide.
Don currently lives in Miami, Florida training players and running the Drillz N Skillz Basketball Academy.
Who Should Consider Using the Attack & Counter System?
The Attack and Counter System is appropriate for...
- Coaches working with teams from the youth level to college
- Skill development trainers
- Players that are mature enough and interested in learning how to improve their skills (middle school to college level).
- Parents of players
The Attack & Counter System is designed for players all the way from the youth level to college and the pros.
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.
One of the best things about the system is that it applies to all positions. You might be a guard right now. But in 5 years you might be in the post area. Since the system simplifies the game for players... you can use the same footwork and moves you learned in the post.
The system is designed for point guards, perimeter players, shooting guards, forwards, and centers. It caters to all positions.
It also applies to both boys and girls. Thousands of men, women, boys and girls have used the Attack & Counter System at all age levels.
Sample Video Clips
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The retail price for the 440 minute 4-video set and 76 page ebook is $195.
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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
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
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.
Thanks for this great resource – I would definitely recommend it to any other coach!
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.
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 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!
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%.
Thank you
Their team's response was quick, and they were very professional in addressing my concerns.
Once again, thanks for the quick response and help.
I would much rather have the app than the DVDs.
Very disappointing... SMH... Unbelievable...
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..
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 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 does an excellent job explaining the drills so that coaches can easily pass onto their players.
Looking forward to the remaining dvd's.
Great value for the money.
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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