Coach Neeley’s zone defense is on the cutting edge of basketball IQ. It is simple to play in, yet difficult to play against as its innovative concepts take advantage of traditional zone offenses.
-Ben Phillips, Johnson High School (GA)
Amazing praise from some championship coaches
"We installed this zone with our varsity and after a couple weeks, it became our most successful defense. The unique zone tactics made opponents stagnant and indecisive. We have now installed it into our three middle school teams and have seen just as much, if not more success in those grades as well."
Brady Palmer | Pulaski Academy (AR)
"I love the defense. We installed it with our team using the videos and we're having a blast with it. It's giving us some great success."
BJ Roy | Mountain View High School (GA)
"This zone is unique to any zone I’ve had to coach against. We had to spend so much time in practice doing things we only did for that game and it was still difficult to get a rhythm. I also think it allowed him to defend at a high level with undersized personnel."
Neal Young | Ohio Northern University
"This zone defense will give you a unique advantage defensively, and you will enjoy installing it in your program’s practices. Coach Neeley is a great innovator and teacher, and has made the finer intricacies of his zone defense very accessible to programs at all levels. If you are looking for a defense that will separate you from others in your league, I highly recommend Coach Neeley and his distinctive zone system."
Dan McNeely | Maine Maritime Academy
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Forget Traditional Zone Defense
The 2-1-2 pressure zone defense zone defense is unique, fun to play, and easy to install. Traditional zone offenses struggle against the 2-1-2 pressure zone defense since its principles are unlike other zones. The 2-1-2 pressure zone defense easily transfers to special situations such as full court pressing, half court trapping, and out of bounds defense.
Features and Benefits
Bridge the Talent Gap and Disrupt Opponents' Offense with Confidence
Are you tired of feeling outmatched by opponents with superior talent? Are you looking for a defensive strategy that can level the playing field and put opponents on edge? Look no further than Greg Neeley's game-changing basketball video series on the 2-1-2 zone defense. This revolutionary approach empowers teams to close the talent gap and force opponents out of their comfort zones on offense, ultimately leading to greater success on the court.
Comprehensive Drills and Training for All Positions
One of the standout features of Greg Neeley's video series is its commitment to providing comprehensive drills and training for all three position groups within the 2-1-2 zone defense. Whether you're a guard, a forward, or a center, this series equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel within this dynamic defensive system. Coach Neeley's expert guidance ensures that each player understands their role and maximizes their impact, leading to a cohesive and formidable defensive unit.
Adapting the Zone Press for Full Court Pressure
Elevate your defensive strategy to the next level with Coach Neeley's expert guidance on adapting the zone press for full-court pressure. The techniques presented allow you to extend the zone’s defensive pressure to the full court, forcing turnovers and creating chaos for opponents. Coach Neeley's step-by-step breakdown of trapping strategies, intelligent rotations, and seamless transitions will empower your team to dominate both the half-court and the full-court game. With live game, practice and scout footage, you’ll see how opponents struggle to find an answer to the 2-1-2 zone’s defensive pressure.
Mastering Baseline Out-of-Bound Plays
In addition to its comprehensive coverage of the 2-1-2 zone defense, this video series also dives into the concepts behind defending baseline out-of-bounds plays. Coach Neeley reveals the secrets behind setting up strategic plays that catch opponents off guard. Discover the innovative tactics and deceptive setups that will confuse opponents and create scoring opportunities for your team. Elevate your offensive and defensive capabilities with this invaluable knowledge.
Featuring over four hours of practice and game video content, this four part video series covers the why, what, and how of the 2-1-2 Zone Pressure Defense.
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Why Invest in Greg Neeley's Mastery Series?
For coaches seeking to expand their coaching knowledge and take their teams to new heights, Greg Neeley's 2-1-2 Zone Defense Mastery Series is an invaluable resource. This comprehensive video series provides the tools, techniques, and strategies necessary to transform your team's defense. Gain a competitive edge, close the talent gap, and force opponents out of their comfort zones on offense. With Coach Neeley's expertise and guidance, you'll empower your players, learn to build a formidable defensive unit, and add to your existing defensive toolkit. For all these reasons, we are confident you’ll experience greater success on the court. Don't let the talent gap hold you back. Unlock the power of defense with Greg Neeley's 2-1-2 Zone Defense Mastery Series. Invest in your team's future and witness the transformation that awaits. Take action today to help raise and redefine your team's defensive prowess.
What is the Proof that it Works?
In the 20-21 and 21-22 seasons, Piedmont used the 2-1-2 pressure zone defense to finish 1st in points per possession defense of all NCAA teams who were zone defense teams (teams that played 55+% of their defensive possessions in zone defense). So it's fair to say the 2-1-2 was the best zone defense in the NCAA of zone defense teams. Using this defense over the past 4 seasons, Piedmont's conference rankings: 1st in scoring defense, 1st in points per possession defense, 1st in field goal percentage defense, 2nd in 3pt field goal percentage defense, 1st in steals, 1st in turnovers forced. This is not a traditional zone defense as shown by leading the conference in steals and turnovers forced.
Who is Greg Neeley?
Greg Neeley finished his 10th season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Piedmont University. Six of those ten seasons have seen the Lions finish .500 or better making him the winningest coach in Piedmont men’s basketball history.
During his time in Demorest, Neeley’s teams have succeeded in the classroom just like they have on the court. His team has never been under a 3.0 team GPA and the program has the longest running streak of being named an NABC Team of Academic Excellence in the Collegiate Conference of the South. When coming to Piedmont, Neeley inherited a men’s basketball program that went winless and was forced to cancel the season’s conference schedule. Neeley has turned the program around with an emphasis on defense as the team annually finishes at or towards the top in conference defensive statistics.
Before coming to Piedmont, Neeley spent one season as the head coach at Warren Wilson College where he led the Owls to their first ever USCAA National Championship. The season also marked the Owls’ first ever USCAA tournament appearance as Neeley led the team on a 12-game winning streak to finish the season. This team is currently recognized as a Team of Excellence in the Warren Wilson College Athletic Hall of Fame.
Neeley’s first head coaching job was at Ancilla College where he led the Chargers to a four win improvement in year one and an additional five win improvement in year two. Before making the jump to the head coaching ranks, Neeley was an assistant coach at Piedmont working under then-Head Coach Lee Glenn for three of the team’s most successful seasons in the school’s NCAA era to that point.
In the coaching community, Neeley has served as the USA South Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Chair and the Collegiate Conference of the South Men’s Basketball Coaches’ Chair. He also has been on the NCAA D-III Men's Basketball South Region Advisory Committee and was selected to the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Coaches' Academy as one of 30 NCAA men's basketball coaches chosen to participate in the inaugural class.
Get access to over four hours of practice and game video content.This four part video series covers the why, what, and how of the 2-1-2 Zone Pressure Defense.
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What's in Each Video?
What makes this 2-1-2 Pressure Zone Defense video bundle different from the rest?
Coach Greg Neeley does a masterful job in showing everything needed to develop highly effective Defensive skills within the Pressure Zone for your team to have success and edge.
Defensive pressure is a key part of any team's success at the highest levels. The ability to instantly create an edge and have a unique way your team generates steals, deflections and extra possessions is great to have for players and teams. Many teams do not develop these systems as they don’t get the right opportunity to develop them in practice… until now.
These videos show you how to teach the different aspects of the pressure zone, improving not just their positional responsibilities but also their teamwork, communication and effort to work together as a group to generate stops.
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Your defense becomes more unpredictable with added pressure
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You close the talent gap and create an edge for your players and team
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Creates a unique identity for your group
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“If you don't have the talent advantage, be different”
How good can your team be if your players are consistently a threat on defense, creating better positioning for transition baskets on the other end.
Learn how you can help make your team better on defense, while raising the level of the intensity, by watching this comprehensive video series from Greg Neeley.
You Will Learn:
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All positions and responsibilities within the pressure zone
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What defensive cues and nuances work
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How to teach the timing and rotations
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To create an Identity with your team and the zone defense
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See the advantages created on both offense and defense
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Account for the individual talents of your players
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Video #1 - Core Concepts
Neeley starts by introducing the key concepts and specific defensive responsibilities needed to teach this pressure zone defense. The benefits and reasons for playing this style of defense are introduced, followed by an in depth breakdown of the three different positions within the defensive system. An emphasis is placed on understanding the specific positioning and movement needed for where your players are within the pressure zone defense.
Key concepts covered in this video include:
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Reasons and benefits of switching to 2-1-2 pressure zone defense
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Positioning and movement of players in zone
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Positives and negatives of using the zone defense
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Rules and options for breakdowns
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Video #2 - Special Situations & Film Session
In this practice, Coach Neeley shows how to teach and break down the different areas of the pressure zone. With the use of film to expose players positioning good or bad, also identifying areas of improvement or adjustments the team can make to improve their already successful pressure defense.
Coaches can learn how to coach the defense to lead to better offensive results. One of the main outcomes of the film session is introducing the recognition of when to trap, different situations (Sideline, Baseline, Full Court etc).
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How to watch film for corrections
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Using film as a tool to improve and expand
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More effective positioning in pressure zone
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Developing self correction through film
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Understanding special situations (BOB, SOB etc.)
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Video #3 - Practice Film
In this video, you will see how Neeley uses film to break things down to make the pressure zone easier to understand and to teach, correct and add anything extra needed. The practice film includes multiple breakdown drills and small-sided games to teach specific areas of the zone and position specific details. Neeley showcases the use of constraints to afford different outcomes for both offense and defense, this is done through small-sided games and also through live 5-on-5 games.
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How to watch film for teaching and corrections
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Showcasing responsibilities within the zone defense
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Breakdown drills and games
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5-on-5 live games
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Transition offense and defense
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Using constraints to help teach the zone defense
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Video #4 - Scout Video
In this video Coach Neeley demonstrates the delivery of scout film to the team, his approach, points of emphasis and how he uses film to help prepare his team to be successful vs next opponents. The scout video session is compact and covers areas around opposition main/target players, their offense and defense, and then completes scout video with a recap of areas talked about, key points of emphasis and the final game plan.
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How to deliver scout to your team
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Use of film to show individual player scout
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Opponents individual strengths and how to take these away
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Use of film to show opposition team offense and defense
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Strategies to punish opposition areas of weakness
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Motivation, key points of emphasis
Featuring over four hours of practice and game video content, this four part video series covers the why, what, and how of the 2-1-2 Zone Pressure Defense.
FULL BUNDLE
$60.00 USD
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