Billy Donovan: Mastering the Full-Court Match-Up Press

Let's get this straight: Coach Donovan is incredible, and his insights and the way he models coaching almost makes this video worth it. However, I'm giving this three stars for the hass-affed way Championshipproductions threw this together. First of all, Coach Donovan didn't have enough time. He said he couldn't get into the individual techniques they emphasize for pressuring the ball & closing traps. This is great for all us coaches who have fundamentally sound, disciplined players who know exactly what to do, but just need practice to fine-tune their timing and to stay in shape. Ugh. We need the whole picture here. Am I being picky? Not for $45 I'm not. Secondly, the blurb mentions the 1-2-1-1 and the 2-2-1. It's a MAN TO MAN press, people. Any resemblance to the 1-2-1-1 or the 2-2-1 is because that's where the offense is standing.

Very well done. The build up to 5 on 5 is well organized and clearly explained not only in terms of what players should do but why. He also includes several very useful tips that he clearly learned as a player.

This is a good instructional video. Donovan give you build up drills that really breakdown the players responsibilities in the defense. The drills are easy to install and teach. My only issue was that we don't get to see much 5 on 5 action at the end. But this is a great tool for you to learn and teach the man to man full court press.

Donovan is a very impressive teacher. His presentation is extremely thoughtful, organized, and thorough. I most appreciated the detail and nuances he shares with the viewer regarding not only big concepts of his defense, but little aspects of practice drills. His teaching style is very efficient so unlike other instuctional videos he covers a lot of material in a short time.

good video and demos