NABC On the Court Open Practice with Ron Hunter: Playing Fast & Building Skills

with Ron Hunter,
Tulane Head Men's Basketball Coach;
former Georgia State University Head Coach;
2018 Gene Bartow award recipient;
3x Sun Belt Conference Regular Season Champions (2014, 2015, 2019);
3x Sun Belt Conference Tournament Champions (2015, 2018, 2019);
2x Summit League Coach of the Year (2003, 2006);CollegeInsiders.com CAA Coach of the Year (2012)

The practice methods and drills included in this video featuring Tulane head coach, Ron Hunter, are designed to be fast-paced, but the concepts are simple. Creating a culture that begins with effort, and energy, will always beat talent when talent doesn't work hard. Coach Hunter provides methods to build that effort and energy in this video!

Transition Defense

Sprint back, no back peddling. Coach Hunter emphasizes simple principles that make for an effective transition defense. Sprinting back allows players to get into position and find the ball, forcing a pass and allowing your trailing defenders time to get back into the play. With simple philosophies, Hunter shows how to run effective transition defense, limiting quick and high percentage shots.

Skill Building

Getting game situation shots is a more effective way to practice shooting than your run-of-the-mill practice drill. Coach Hunter can be heard in this video wanting post touches, and his skill building drills incorporate it. You'll see a shooting drill that incorporates pick & pops and a post touch before kicking the ball out to a shooter. All of these actions are within the offense that Hunter wants to run, and the drill provides players with shots they will see in games.

Playing Fast

Today's style of basketball is more open with a focus on transition. Coach Hunter wants to play fast, and his practice shows it. Teams that play fast must be conditioned, and Hunter's practice limits standing around by utilizing a lot of full court work. You'll get details on the importance of a quick first step and filling your lane quickly.

If you want to play fast, Coach Hunter will provide you with a fantastic foundation for doing so!

49 minutes. 2021.