ESPN Instructional: Let's Play Basketball with Mike Krzyzewski [VHS] (1994)
If you are a parent trying to teach your child the game of basketball, or a young person thinking of attending a basketball camp,Let's Play Basketballis an excellent place to start. This 50-minute instructional film produced by ESPN Video covers the basic fundamentals of basketball as taught by one the game's best teachers, Duke University head coach Mike Krzyzewski.Year in and year out, Coach K.'s team is perhaps the most fundamentally sound team in the United States. Why? Because of his special ability to break the game down into simple drills that develop the basic skills necessary to succeed. His polished ability to teach the game is never more evident than in this video. Going a step further than dissecting the game into drills, he breaks the drills themselves down to show players ways to improve their ball handling, passing, shooting, footwork, rebounding, offense, defense, and teamwork skills. At the end of each segment, Coach K. offers his individual tips on how to improve. This video is not just an introduction to basketball for beginners, but a valuable insight into the game, with tips experienced players can use to improve their game. If you ever wanted to learn basketball the Coach K. way, this is the place to start.--Gordie Sholtys