The Uptempo Basketball System

Take advantage of your opponents by out rebounding, out running and out working them until they break down physically and mentally.

Coach Downs explains how to quickly start each break with the simple concept of running to get teammates open. He diagrams the responsibilities for each position and includes early and late break actions and counters. Transition drills are also diagrammed and demonstrated on court.

Leading from the break right into his offense, Downs explains his high/low motion screening action.

This effective action provides:

• Post up opportunities for post and perimeter players
• 1-on-1 opportunities off screens
• Post kick outs for spot up shooters
• Strong rebounding and mismatch opportunities on the post and perimeter

Downs explains player rules and responsibilities, eight ways to use a ball screen and how to lean the defense to create space. Entries and actions are diagrammed and explained for every defensive situation. Finally, individual and team drills are drawn up and demonstrated on court.

Using the speed game and high/low motion screening, Downs' teams have averaged nearly 80 points per game the last three years, leading to two state championships.

Order now and start wearing down your opponents!

120 minutes. 2010.

Force the action and bring an aggressive mind set to every game!

Two-time state championship coach Vance Downs shows you how to speed up game tempo, neutralize good post players, take opponents out of their offensive sets, and create more and better shots for your offense.

Coach Downs goes through a detailed breakdown of each player's defensive responsibilities, as well as the desired skills needed at each position to make this defense effective. Downs focuses on the key points for player rotation and trapping to keep your opponent from establishing an offensive flow.

Learn how to keep the ball in certain areas of the court that will apply maximum pressure on the offense. Get insights on how to direct the ball to these areas and how to keep it there. Three different traps and rotations are covered that will allow you to trap decision makers and get the ball out of their hands.

Downs includes 10 breakdown drills that work on defending the alley, close outs, trapping, rotating out of traps and "what-if" drills that simulate game situations and how to best react to them.

Through diagrams and on-court demonstration, Coach Downs shows you how to put as much pressure on your opponent as possible and improve your chances of winning.

70 minutes. 2010.