Open Practice with Brette Tanner: Full-Court Defense, Offensive Breakdowns & Competitive Drills for Complete Team Development

with Brette Tanner
Abilene Christian University (ACU) Head Coach;
ACU Assistant/Associate Head Coach (2013-2021);
Stephen F. Austin Assistant/Associate Head Coach (2006-2013);
South Plains College Assistant Coach (2004-2006);
Fort Scott Community College Head Coach (2000-2004);
Fort Scott Community College Assistant Coach (1998-2000);
Played college basketball for Emporia State & Allen Community College

Open Practice: Building Toughness, Execution & Defensive Identity
Go inside two high-energy practices with ACU's Brette Tanner, one of the Southland Conference's most respected defensive minds.

In this "Open Practice" video, Coach Tanner gives you a front row seat for an in-depth look at how to structure practices that build toughness, sharpen execution, and prepare players to win on both ends of the floor.

What You'll See:

Tempo-Setting Passing Drills
Each practice opens with drills that emphasize communication, ball control, and pace to set the tone for the session.

Defensive Breakdown Drills
From shell drills to full-court build-ups, you'll see how Coach Tanner teaches help-side rotations, ball screen coverages, and transition defense.

Concept-Driven Offense
Watch shooting breakdowns, offensive sequences, and system-based passing drills that train players to read, react, and execute in ACU's 2-Game offensive system.

Competitive Drills & Live Play
Coach Tanner uses competitive formats such as the 7-Point Drill and the Possession + Trips series to keep practices intense, realistic, and purposeful.

Whether you're looking to energize your practices, create a more disciplined defense, or improve offensive fluidity, this video provides valuable game-speed solutions to help your team grow.

Customer Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
"There is a ton of great stuff in this video by Coach Tanner and his staff. They cover multiple aspects of basketball (passing, shooting, offense, ball screen defense, etc.) that coaches of all levels would be interested in. These types of videos are the most rewarding videos Championship Productions creates and when they are done correctly, they are a true gamechanger! It is an amazing opportunity to observe a successful coach teaching various aspects of the game in a live practice setting. This is a great video and I recommend it for all coaches!"

220 minutes. 2 Videos. 2025.