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Highlights
- » This video is about more than just skills and drills, Better Passing is geared to improve your ability to read the court, and increase your overall hoops IQ.
- » Better Passing breaks down and explains an incredible FORTY-TWO game situations! And that's less than half the video!
- » For each of the 42 situations, you'll learn how to quickly read your teammates, the defense, what pass to make, and where to make it.
- » The video also contains 13 game hints and passing principles, 16 fun passing drills, the 22 types of passes, and more!
Basics
- » Better Passing is 68 minutes long
- » The video contains 10 chapters. There is a summary of each chapter below
- » DVD Customers also receive a pamphlet that makes the video easy to follow
- » The pictures below are still frames from the DVD. The text to the right of each picture explains the still
- » Is it possible to develop qualities like court sense, vision, and the instinctive ability to make the right pass at the right time? The answer, thanks to this video, is yes! With Better Passing's 42 game situations, you'll learn how to read the court and develop that sixth sense that all great passers have!
Chapter 1: THE MECHANICS OF ALL PASSES
In Better Passing's first chapter, Coach Torbett runs through each of the 22 types of passes that are used throughout the video, as Mike demonstrates each one. The chapter is divided into 3 sections - (1) one hand passes, (2) two hand passes, and (3) touch passes off the dribble.
Better Basketball has earned a reputation for packing our videos with unique content, not boring information that you can find anywhere. And that's why we spent only a few minutes on this chapter. However, there is still plenty of good technique in the chapter, particularly because some of the passes, such as the two listed to the right, are used commonly only by basketball's most creative players.
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A large portion of Better Passing is shown in a format similar to the one left of this text - Coach Torbett explains a technique on one section of your TV screen, a player demonstrates the skill on another part of the screen, and text is on the screen, if necessary. By putting Torbett, a player, and text on the screen (all at the same time) the advanced techniques on the Better Basketball videos become very easy to understand.
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As mentioned above, there are four pieces of information flowing at you at the same time. This ensures that every minute of the Better Basketball videos contain tons of info. You'll want to watch the videos over and over to grasp all of the content.
Chapter 2: PERIMETER TO PERIMETER PASSING
Chapters
2 through 7 contain the meat of the video - 42 GAME SITUATIONS!
Chapter two deals with passes that are made from a perimeter player to a perimeter player, such as the scoring opportunities that can arise out of a pick and roll (screener flares, screener rolls, etc), backdoor passes, swinging the ball around the perimeter to an open shooter, passes to players v-cutting to get open, and the always difficult skip pass.
Whether you're being guarded tightly or wide open, Better Passing will teach you everything you need to know to read the situation and execute the perfect pass. We even go into detail on ensure that the man guarding you doesn't deflect the pass.
9 situations
4 minutes, 50 seconds
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Each of the 42 situations begins with the passer's point of view, so that you can see the exact same thing you're going to see in a real game!
In other words, you'll get a full speed, realistic view of the defense and your teammates, so that you can visualize the situation, and therefore be prepared for it when you see it in a real game. It's a phenomenal way to learn!
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After the player's view (above) you'll see the situation from various angles (one of which is to the left). Coach Torbett will explain when to make the pass, where to aim, the mechanics of the pass, how to read and avoid the defense, and more!
Here, we see a backdoor developing. A computer generated arrow helps to emphasize the key point.
Chapter 3: PASSES FROM PENETRATION
The video's third chapter discusses perhaps the most important element to becoming a great creator and assist man - passing off penetration.
When you drive and beat your man, other defenders are going to leave their man and help. The key is to read the rotation of all five defenders, not just the primary helper. Then you must find the one teammate that the defense's rotation left open. He may be in the post, on the wing, or completely across court.
Better Passing addresses all of these issues, and much more. There's even some great thoughts from Mike Bibby on keys to drawing defenders and making them think you're going to shoot, so that your teammates are ignored and left free to catch and score.
7 situations
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Throughout Better Passing, Mike adds additional concepts or techniques to Coach Torbett's award-winning instruction. Bibby's Thoughts are the perfect way to learn advanced and unique techniques from one of basketball's smartest players. Here, Mike explains his move, while players demonstrate it!
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Better Basketball proves its devotion to doing whatever it takes to give you the best way to learn by providing two different views of the same situation. In the bottom left clip, you're seeing the situation develop from afar, so you can see why the player on the opposite wing is left open. In the clip on the top right, you're getting a close-up view of the mechanics of an incredibly difficult pass. What pass is the player making? Click here to buy the video, and find out!
Chapter 4: FEEDING THE POST
Feeding
the post is an art form. When a big man gets open, it's usually just a moment before he loses his seal. You have to execute the perfect pass
quickly and accurately. If you don't, all the sealing, footwork, and battling by your post player will go for naught. But if you do
execute the right pass, your assists will pile up, and your teammates in the post will love you!
Coach Torbett explains the keys to feeding the post whether the defender is playing behind, dead fronting, or half fronting. He even goes into some advice for the post player who is receiving the pass! In addition, Bibby really came up big with some terrific pointers on feeding the post!
8 situations
7 minutes, 10 seconds
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Here, we see the player's view in the fourth situation of this, the fourth chapter. Player views are the perfect way for you to visualize what the situation is going to look like in a real game. It's perhaps the most powerful aspect of Better Passing.
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Despite the defender's arm in the passing lane, you can still get your teammate the ball by using a hook bounce pass or dribbling down to create the angle. In fact, Mike Bibby adds a third and fourth scoring option out of this situation! What are they? Click here to buy the video and find out!
Chapter 5: PASSING FROM THE POST
Passing from the post is one of the most under appreciated and overlooked methods of scoring in basketball. It's incredibly difficult to stop these passes because the defense is usually facing either the ball or their man, but not both. So with a little deception (discussed in detail by Mike Bibby) you can stockpile some assists even when playing inside!
Coach Torbett and Mike break down six game situations on feeding the post, such as hitting your teammate on the wing out of a double team, passing out of the mid-post when you've been pushed off the block and have to pivot and face the defense, feeding the standard backdoor cut, and even feeding a backdoor cut with a delayed reverse-drop-bounce!
6 situations
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Here, we see a player that has caught the ball in the post, and been double teamed from the opposite wing. Coach Torbett is explaining how to read the trapping defender so that you know where to pass. And of course he's explaining what pass to make to the open shooter on the wing. An arrow is helping to illustrate the techniques.
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Again, we see the player's view at the beginning of a situation. You're in the post, and your teammate on the wing makes a backdoor basket cut. Better Passing explains what pass to make, and even how to ensure your defender doesn't leave you to stop your cutting teammate as the pass is made.
Chapter 6: PASSING IN TRANSITION
Passing in transition, aka full court passing, will help point guards, centers, and everyone in between.
The chapter features some relatively unknown passes (such as the discus pass and bowling pass) that aren't usually taught, but the best and most creative players use them somewhat frequently. Once you master when and how to use these passes, you'll wonder how you ever got by without them!
This unique chapter also includes passes to break a press, dribble pitches for guards looking to quickly advance the ball up the court, the baseball and bowling pass for players taking the ball out of bounds, and even two situations on outlet passes.
7 situations
5 minute, 22 seconds
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In this clip, we see Coach Torbett explaining how to step through a double team and break a press. The principles discussed (such as looking opposite, and how to secure the ball as you step through) are incredibly useful whether you're breaking a press or simply trapped in the corner.
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Here, we see a player getting ready to make an outlet pass. You also probably noticed the big red question mark. A question mark pops up for about a second over each situation, and coach gives you a chance to consider what the best pass is for the situation. It's a great learning tool, as you can "test" yourself as you watch Better Passing, and re-test yourself again and again!
Chapter 7: FAST BREAK PASSING
Perhaps the most exciting passes in basketball come off the fast break, and Better Passing contains some great techniques to help you capitalize on these situations.
In addition, Mike had some phenomenal theories, passes, and techniques to make sure every fast break results in points. He's known for his quick thinking and sound fundamentals, and those qualities certainly came out in this chapter.
5 situations
4 minutes, 18 seconds
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The techniques Mike gives throughout the video are such a bonus for Better Passing. Perhaps the smartest player in basketball today, this 6"1 guard has made his name not on high flying dunks and lighting quick legs, but on outsmarting his opponent. Here, he discusses dishing on the break!
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Here we see a female player using the ideal method to easily turn a 2 on 1 into two points. Basically, this technique simplifies the process so that the player can execute a lay-up or pass as soon as the defense commits. What's the technique? You'll have to order the video to find out!
Chapter 8: PASSING PRINCIPLES AND GAME HINTS
Once again, Better Basketball comes up with a great edition of Game Hints. These chapters have become increasingly popular among players that use our videos, mainly because the information is easy to apply and almost always rare and unique. No doubt, the hints and principles Coach Torbett and Mike Bibby provide in Better Passing's Game Hints will meet or exceed the standard set by our first three videos!
Included in the thirteen principles are sections on the no-look, the European 3, the alley-oop, the touch pass, trailers, and eight more!
13 hints / principles
12 minutes, 13 seconds
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Here, Coach Torbett breaks down the different types of no-look passes. A split screen is used, so that you can compare the two versions. Coach explains when and why to use each type of no-look, and even discusses when to forget the no-look and just make a quick, accurate pass.
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The European 3 may be the single hardest play in basketball to defend. We're starting to even see pro teams even in the United States using it not only for 3 pointers, but to create mismatches through switches.
Coach Torbett breaks down every aspect of the European 3, including the best technique to get the ball to your teammate. Is this a pass, a flip, or a handoff? And how should you position your body to ensure you become not only a passer, but also a screener? Click here to buy Better Passing, and find out!
Chapter 9: PASSING DRILLS
This fun chapter features 16 drills. Passing is almost entirely mental - it's about reading the situation. So it's hard to drill yourself on the court like you can with shooting or dribbling. But these drills give you a real way to work on your passing besides watching this DVD. In fact, you can even do these drills by yourself against a wall.
Each of the drills in this chapter will help: passing accuracy, coordination, catching, reflexes, ball control, and strength.
16 drills
2 minutes, 52 seconds
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Follow the leader is a fun way to improve your passing skills, although duplicating Mike Bibby's moves wasn't easy for Coach Torbett, who hasn't played competitively in over 20 years! Here, Mike quickly circled a leg and made a left handed flick to the coach.
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Some of the drills in chapter 9 require two balls or more. This really improves your skills, because you don't have time to think. Basketball is a game of instinct, and two ball passing cuts down your thinking time, and builds up your reaction time and instinctive abilities!
Chapter 10: BIBBY ON BASKETBALL
This unique chapter goes deep inside the head of one of basketball's brightest minds.
While Better Passing's first 9 chapters deal entirely with passing, Bibby on Basketball gives you a chance to learn from Mike on all kinds of subjects, including Mike's:
- favorite move off the dribble
- favorite move out of triple threat
- the easiest way to advance the ball
down the court against a tough defender
- mentally preparing for a game
- favorite shooting drills and shooting workouts
- dealing with a cold streak
- off season training
- and much more!
14 sections
10 minutes, 36 seconds
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Better Basketball's #1 goal is to help players who truly want to improve their game, and this chapter lives up to that motif. There's no wasted time on this video with anything other than techniques to help you improve your game, and that includes this chapter. Here, Mike discusses what he does after feeding the post to ensure proper spacing!
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Year after year, Mike averages about 20 ppg and 7 apg. How does a 6"1 guy without great hops become an offensive juggernaut?
The answer is that Mike has an incredible understanding of the game of basketball, is fundamentally sound, and he knows when to use each of his moves. Here, he breaks down his favorite move out of triple threat!
INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION, & FINAL THOUGHTS
In addition to the video's ten chapters, there is an exciting and motivating introduction in which Coach Torbett talks about the art of passing, and how to use the video as a tool to improve your game. The video also has a short ending, and some funny outtakes from Mike Bibby. The total running time of the video is approximately 68 minutes.
Better Passing is packed with detailed content on passing, reading the floor, and related skills. This is an incredibly unique and one of a kind video because it does not just emphasize skills and drills, but improving your understanding of the sport and your hoops IQ. Scoring Without the Ball, our newest DVD, will help you in moving without the ball, and Better Passing will help you make the pass. With the two videos together, you can become a great team player!
