
Join Wright State head coach Scott Nagy as he invites you into a couple of mid-season basketball practices.
Coach Scott leads a review and breakdown, stressing daily energy for teammates and training to give it even when tired, with drills on passing, screening, and cutting.
Breakdown teaches guards to break free, free up their bodies, and get shots through contact.
practice 4 corner passing and 3 man weave through fast-paced sequences, emphasizing quick passes and finishing plays.
Practice drills emphasize reacting to the jab, guarding the perimeter, stopping drives, and executing quick passes to keep the Celtics in drive-and-pass flow.
Watch a high-energy 2 on 2 basketball practice where players sprint, push through fouls, execute passes and shots, and stay focused on effort under pressure.
3 on 2.5 rebounding focuses on block out, getting the rebound, and securing possessions during fast-paced offensive and defensive sequences.
Learn pop, basic traps, and screens, maintain coverage, and quickly get back to your guy to escape unscathed during fast-paced practice.
Practice emphasizes executing a 4 on 4 dribble drive, attacking gaps, staying active off the ball, defending ball handlers, and communicating to close out and rebound.
Master 4 on 4 ball screens by practicing screen execution, staying engaged with teammates, and maintaining contest under pressure. The drill emphasizes coaching, communication, and quick decision-making on screen setups.
Develop transition offense through fast-paced drills, emphasis on aggressive rebounding, blocking out, sprinting back, and quick passes to push the pace.
Practice half-court offense and defense by recognizing guard actions, executing ball screens and handoffs, staying on backside help, rebounding, and communicating with urgency.
Take away all threes, switch all screens, and guard the ball squarely to control a two-minute game. Emphasize aggressive play, communication, and rebounding to finish strong.
Execute late game decision making under pressure by sprinting to the spot, running plays with flat ball screens and sharp cuts to get a shot and drive to the basket.
Thank you for watching this video; apply the tips to help your basketball team and elevate team play.
About the program: Gain further insight into a Division I college basketball practice led by Scott Nagy, Head Coach of Wright State University. This comprehensive program encompasses a diverse range of drills and competitive scenarios to enhance player development and team dynamics. Topics covered include Player Development Drills, 4 Corner Passing and 3 Man Weave, Celtic, 2 on 2, 3 on 2.5 Rebounding, Pop, 4 on 4 Dribble Drive, 4 on 4 Ball Screens, Transition, Half Court Offense and Defense, 2:00 Minute Games, and Late Game Situations. Whether you're a basketball coach or player at any level of competition, this video, spanning 108 minutes, stands as an invaluable resource.
About the Coach: Scott Nagy has held the position of head men's basketball coach at Wright State University (WSU) in Fairborn, Ohio, since April 2016. His journey to WSU followed a remarkable 21-season tenure at South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings, South Dakota, where he compiled an impressive overall record of 410 wins to 240 losses, boasting a .631 winning percentage. He was honored with the Horizon League Coach of the Year title in 2018, 2019, and 2020. During his college playing days, Scott Nagy competed as a basketball player at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, where he currently holds school records for the most career games played and the most career assists (549), season (234), and game (15) assists. Nagy achieved another significant milestone in his coaching career on February 22, 2020, when he secured his 500th collegiate victory with an 81-74 overtime triumph over Cleveland State.