We pride ourselves in not just teaching the what & why, but also the HOW. Watching film is no different - most coaches tell their players to watch film, but nobody actually teaches them how. That's where SAVI comes in! We've launched a brand new segment inside our player community called FILM DON'T LIE - and we wanted to give you a sample of what's coming. Here are a few gems that came out of the conversation: FOR PLAYERS: - Watch yourself start to finish. Don't skip around. Sit down, watch the full game, and absorb. - Go in looking for 1-2 things you can do better, not everything at once. - Give yourself grace. Use it as a tool, not a punishment. FOR COACHES: - Watch with a checklist. Know what you're looking for before you press play. Define it in advance. - Frame the clip before you show it. Don't talk over the film - say what to look for first, then let it run. - Show the same clip three times: once cold, once with direction, then with the new frame locked in. - End with a behavior change. Ask: "What are you going to do differently?" One more thing that works incredibly well: when you spot something a player needs to fix, show them a clip of a player like them doing it right (not an NBA highlight). Then go back to their clip. The comparison lands every time. This is just a taste of what we're building inside Basketball Training by SAVI. Every session goes deep on one concept - using real clips, real players, and a real system for developing your eye for the game. Check it out for yourself with the 7-day free trial

When I decided to move to a conceptual offense this season, my research led me to SAVI, and their philosophies immediately resonated with me. I started as a monthly member but quickly bit the bullet and upgraded to an annual membership—and it has completely transformed my program. Last year, my practices lacked structure, and I rarely used small sided games nor used constraints in any of our games/drills. This year, by implementing SAVI's 4-quarter practice plan and the layered teaching concepts of the RDS system, our practices are structured in a far better way, and our players are getting significantly more quality reps tailored to their strengths. The proof is in the results: we finished last season with a record of 12-20, but halfway through our current season, we are already 12-7 and competing at a much higher level. The free community is a great starting point, but unlocking the premium membership is where the real transformation happens. Beyond the deep-dive X’s and O’s, the premium community of coaches is a phenomenal wealth of knowledge, and @Mark Cascio, @Tyler Coston and @Clare Murphy are absolute diamonds who are always accessible and willing to help. If you are sitting on the fence about upgrading, stop hesitating. Look at it as a direct investment in your coaching growth and your team’s success rather than an expense. The structure, elite resources, and immediate impact on winning habits make the premium membership worth every single penny.

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Today we kicked off our June focus: LockLeft Defense. 🎥 Get the full recording of today's live training HERE! Whether you’re installing it for the first time or refining it in year three, the reminder was this: 💡 LockLeft is a framework, not a script. It can be run as man, zone, matchup, full court, half court, high pressure, or more packed in. The key identifier is the main objective: ➡️ Force the ball to jail. Here were the biggest topics covered: 🏀 What is LockLeft? - It’s a principle-based defensive system built around shrinking the floor, forcing the ball into the left corner, and disrupting the offense. 👥 Who is it for? - EVERYONE. We have youth teams, high school teams, college teams, and pro examples using LockLeft principles. It looks different depending on age, skill, and personnel. ⏳ How long does it take to install? - A day to learn, and a lifetime to master. 🧭 Transition Roles vs. Half-Court Defense - Wolf, Gap, Snipe, Nail & Wall are transition roles. Once the ball settles in the half court, players defend based on their relationship to the ball. 🚨 Ball-Wall-Danger - If matchups get messy, fall back on the order of operations. 🧱 Rebounding in LockLeft - Yes, you can still crash the offensive glass. How many players you send depends on your personnel, risk tolerance, and ability to communicate in transition. 🎯 Sniping Passes - A big growth area for many teams is committing to hunting passes (especially to the right). Reward deflections and snipes in practice to build that identity. 🟢🔴 Free Corner vs. Jail Corner - In red, we’ll trap aggressively everyone. In green, we usually avoid trapping the free corner and instead work the ball back toward jail. 🚧 Common Early Problem - Many teams either give up right-hand drives or straight-line left-hand drives early in the install. The fix is training proximity and angle, as well as emphasizing that the goal is not just “left” - it’s jail.

Hey coaches, I run a bunch of NIKE Basketball Camps during the summer. Always looking to improve our curriculum. Any coaches have some camp games/activities that have worked well and athletes enjoy? Just drop a comment below with yours!