Defensive Skills and Drills
by Tom Izzo
Description
Tom Izzo's Defensive and Rebounding Skills course consists of a game-tested set of drills that can be used to enhance the fundamentals and techniques that are essential elements of great defensive play. Ideal for coaches and athletes at all competitive levels, this coaching video uses on-court player demonstrations to help explain and illustrate a series of instructional tools for developing basic defensive skills for basketball.
Highlights include:
- Defensive mindset
- Jumping to the ball
- Defending cuts
- Elbow and block coverage
- Defending screen-the-screener plays
- Defending screen-and-roll plays
- Transition defense
- Developmental drills
Lessons
The Coach
Tom Izzo is a legendary basketball coach who has built Michigan State University into one of the nation's premier programs. Known for his leadership, consistency, and postseason success, Izzo's remarkable career is highlighted by numerous championships and accolades.
Coaching Experience:
- Head Coach, Michigan State University (Since 1995)
- Established Michigan State as a perennial powerhouse in college basketball
Career Achievements:
- NCAA Division I Tournament Championship – 2000
- 6 NCAA Regional Championships – Final Four (1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2010)
- 7 Big Ten Championships (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2009, 2010, 2012)
- 4 Big Ten Tournament Championships (1999, 2000, 2012, 2014)
- 8 Elite Eight Appearances
- 12 Sweet Sixteen Appearances
- 17 NCAA Tournament Bids
Awards & Honors:
- AP National Coach of the Year – 1998
- Henry Iba Coach of the Year – 1998
- 3-Time Big Ten Coach of the Year (1998, 2009, 2012)
Tom Izzo’s dedication to player development, disciplined coaching style, and postseason success have solidified his place as one of college basketball’s all-time greats.
This Course Includes
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
Course Info
| Rating: | (3) |
|---|---|
| Caterory: | Basketball/Defense |
| Bookings: | 77 |
