Open Practice with Chris Jans: Press Offense, Motion Actions & Game-Speed Drills

with Chris Jans
Mississippi State Head Men's Coach;
New Mexico State University Head Coach (2017-2022);
4x WAC Regular Season Champions;
3x WAC Tournament Champions;
3x WAC Coach of the Year (2018-2020);
Bowling Green Head Coach (2014-2015);
Wichita State Assistant (2015-2017);
Illinois State Assistant (2004-2007);
Chipola College Head Coach (2003-2004);
2004 Panhandle Regular Season Champions;
Howard College Head Coach (2001-2003);
Idaho Assistant Coach (1999-2001);
Independence CC Head Coach (1998-1999);
Kirkwood CC (1996-1998);
1998 NJCAA D-II National Champions;
1998 NJCAA D-II Coach of the Year;
2x ICCAC Regular Season Champions (1997, 1998);
Played at Loras College

Open Practice: Building a Complete Offensive System
Build a complete offensive system with Mississippi State's Chris Jans in this exclusive Open Practice video that offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nation's most productive programs.

Coach Jans, known for his teams' offensive efficiency and relentless competitiveness, delivers a high-intensity session filled with installable sets, pressing concepts, zone attack strategies, and live gameplay teaching moments.

Practice Breakdown
Start with structured 5-on-0 sequences featuring stagger, away, re-screen, horns, and zoom actions all designed to generate scoring through movement and spacing. Watch how Jans transitions into live drills that demand "score-first" mentality and force accountability from players.

Press Offense Mastery
See how to break man and zone presses using Jans' "3 Across" and Triangle Press Break alignments. You'll gain clear teaching points on passing angles, tempo control, and middle penetration perfect for any team battling full-court pressure.

Zone Offense & Rebounding Emphasis
Coach Jans shares how to structure zone offense using targeted alignments and quick hitters. You'll also see competitive rebounding drills that instill physicality and effort as a priority on both ends of the floor.

5-on-5 O-D-O & Game-Prep Segments
Practice culminates with O-D-O-D sequences, 4-possession games, and self-coached scrimmages that simulate late-game scenarios and develop basketball IQ under pressure.

Whether you're seeking new scoring actions, better press offense, or game-like teaching ideas, this video delivers proven concepts from one of the game's most dynamic minds.

Customer Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
"Great practice session filled with sets, actions and motion offense! Coach Jans runs a great practice and this video is full of great takeaway information!"

114 minutes. 2025.