This instructional set probably has the most value if you are interested in coaching or teaching the game to youngsters. If you are looking for some tips to improve your game, you may want to save your money, as there may not be too much to be gained from this two DVD set, from two time NBA MVP Steve Nash.
Disc One covers tips and drills for improving individual skills, and Disc Two covers team offensive and defensive concepts. Featuring boys and girls from about age eight to twelve executing the drills, these DVD’s seems to be aimed at those who work with kids, or coach youth basketball. The marketing for this item however is misleading, and doesn’t even mention that kids are involved. This description is taken from the back cover of the DVD, `MVP Steve Nash teaches the fundamentals of basketball in his step by step program designed to give every basketball player a competitive edge on the court’. Assuming `every player’ includes the NBA, if an NBA level player can really benefit from watching kids doing these drills, that player probably has some major problems with fundamentals.
Disc One is all of 42 minutes long, and covers ball handling (17 Minutes), shooting (15 minutes), passing (5 minutes), and defense (5 minutes). The thoroughness of the instruction varies, but is generally rather minimal and cursory. For a player with basic skills looking to improve their game, watching kids perform drills, probably won’t put you in the ideal frame of mind to improve your game. Nash usually focuses on the topic at hand, and covers what he intends to, however the lack of depth makes real improvement rather questionable. Shooting in particular, could have received much more attention. The elementary school atmosphere is probably fine for kids, but it may be hard for an adult to take seriously. There isn’t a lot of coaching or correction, mostly constant encouragement from Nash, which gets old fast.
The second disk covers team concepts for offense and defense, and Nash gives way to Roch Weilbaecher an AAU coach who runs the drills and provides instruction. At times Nash disappears, while the kids run drills. Is this what people thought they were buying? If you coach a team the drills may be useful. If not, then watching 80 minutes of drills could get boring.
What would have been cool, is Nash imparting his insights regarding the things that he actually does during a game, against NBA competition. Granted, much of Nash’s play is spontaneous and instinctive, but there is still much that he could have revealed about his game, and the basketball in general. There’s nothing wrong with making a video aimed at youngsters, but not being straight with people about what the product actually is, and who is the target market, is disingenuous and reprehensible. To be clear, the youngsters are not to blame for anything, they are only following directions. Maybe Steve Nash just wanted to be the tallest one on the court, but he doesn’t stand very tall here.
They cost more, but if you are interested in personal improvement rather than learning how to coach others, take a look at the series of videos from Betterbasketball.com.
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This dvd tells witnesses how to provide a convincing or compelling story, not how to testify truthfully. It seems to encourage embellisment, dramatics and outright lying by a witness. I feel this product is shamefull and will not use it to prepare witnesses.
Mr. Bernhard’s critical review is off the mark; makes one wonder about his experience level. As a trial lawyer in my 37th year of busy practice in Los Angeles and San Francisco, I can illustrate Dr. Nelson’s results for me– 1972-1992: 26 trials, half were losses, I never even knew what I was doing wrong; 1993-2008: 68 trials, zero losses, Dr. Nelson taught me what the Bar programs did not– how to use my witnesses effectively and how to maximize my presentation and boost my clients’ effect on juries. My defense firm, 5 trial lawyers, shows this DVD to every client and each witness we present at trial– even our expert witnesses, who have testified at hundreds of trials. Dr. Nelson’s DVD is one of our best secret weapons. This works!! Our clients/witnesses win our trials for us! This is the best witness training to come along. There’s nothing improper or unethical about teaching a witness to be a more compelling and understandable participant at trial. You don’t win at deposition, but a bad or poor deposition will cause you to lose a trial. That won’t happen if you follow Dr. Nelson’s advice on this powerful DVD. It has made a big difference for my firm and for our clients. Seeing is believing– our results are the proof of Dr. Nelson’s excellent guidance.
This DVD was neither a good value or a good source of information. If your I.Q. is extremely below average then perhaps you may benefit from watching it. However, if you have any sort of education, you will most likely find this a waste of time and money. Additionally, I found Dr. Nelson to be condescending in many instances.
I am looking for real advice about how to handle cross-examinations. This DVD covers only a very few basic communication strategies that most people are already well aware of in the context of daily life.
Due to the fact that this DVD lacks any solid and beneficial information, I would love to get my money back. Additionally, I would not recommend this to anyone. It is the biggest waste of $35 I have ever spent!
This DVD played ok for the first minute or two and then began to freeze up for long periods. I tried it in 3 DVD players with the same result. The content for the first minute or two that it worked was fine…but I was not able to see or hear the rest of the video making it unusable. Returned it but due to the poor quality of the DVD, I’m not going to re-order. Even the outside cover of the DVD looked cheap like someone had made a poor copy instead of a new, glossy cover. Strange.
I got this DVD because it was recommended by my attorney. It really
saved me from making a total fool of myself on the stand during cross-
examination. I was surprised to read the reviewer who said the DVD was
about lying – I completely disagree. This DVD is all about helping
you get your truth across in a way other people can understand
clearly. It has nothing to do with deception. It’s about keeping your
thoughts straight and being able to tell your story without letting a
whole bunch of emotion cloud the issues. A real winner!
Focused on Techniques of a guy I never heard of instead of Steve’s preparation and routine..
This instructional set probably has the most value if you are interested in coaching or teaching the game to youngsters. If you are looking for some tips to improve your game, you may want to save your money, as there may not be too much to be gained from this two DVD set, from two time NBA MVP Steve Nash.
Disc One covers tips and drills for improving individual skills, and Disc Two covers team offensive and defensive concepts. Featuring boys and girls from about age eight to twelve executing the drills, these DVD’s seems to be aimed at those who work with kids, or coach youth basketball. The marketing for this item however is misleading, and doesn’t even mention that kids are involved. This description is taken from the back cover of the DVD, `MVP Steve Nash teaches the fundamentals of basketball in his step by step program designed to give every basketball player a competitive edge on the court’. Assuming `every player’ includes the NBA, if an NBA level player can really benefit from watching kids doing these drills, that player probably has some major problems with fundamentals.
Disc One is all of 42 minutes long, and covers ball handling (17 Minutes), shooting (15 minutes), passing (5 minutes), and defense (5 minutes). The thoroughness of the instruction varies, but is generally rather minimal and cursory. For a player with basic skills looking to improve their game, watching kids perform drills, probably won’t put you in the ideal frame of mind to improve your game. Nash usually focuses on the topic at hand, and covers what he intends to, however the lack of depth makes real improvement rather questionable. Shooting in particular, could have received much more attention. The elementary school atmosphere is probably fine for kids, but it may be hard for an adult to take seriously. There isn’t a lot of coaching or correction, mostly constant encouragement from Nash, which gets old fast.
The second disk covers team concepts for offense and defense, and Nash gives way to Roch Weilbaecher an AAU coach who runs the drills and provides instruction. At times Nash disappears, while the kids run drills. Is this what people thought they were buying? If you coach a team the drills may be useful. If not, then watching 80 minutes of drills could get boring.
What would have been cool, is Nash imparting his insights regarding the things that he actually does during a game, against NBA competition. Granted, much of Nash’s play is spontaneous and instinctive, but there is still much that he could have revealed about his game, and the basketball in general. There’s nothing wrong with making a video aimed at youngsters, but not being straight with people about what the product actually is, and who is the target market, is disingenuous and reprehensible. To be clear, the youngsters are not to blame for anything, they are only following directions. Maybe Steve Nash just wanted to be the tallest one on the court, but he doesn’t stand very tall here.
They cost more, but if you are interested in personal improvement rather than learning how to coach others, take a look at the series of videos from Betterbasketball.com.
I have coached youth basketball for (4) years and found this an extremely usefull tool. I learned new drills and how to sucessfully incorporate them into my practices. I have noticed an immediate difference in my players using these skills in our games
Steve Nash flies through drills to give youth the foundations for good technique and a broad concept of excellent basketball fundamentals. As a youth coach, I learned a thing or two also. I will use many (if not all) of the drills Steve Nash demonstrated for years to come. I would say, this is for youth pre-teen to 15 years of age. If you are serious about coaching youth or you have a son or daughter who wishes to advance their game, buy this two DVD series and learned from a seasoned athlete who knows what works and what doesn’t! Highly recommended.
I ordered this DVD for my 11 year old son hoping he could gain some techniques, practice drills and some overall basketball knowledge from the great Steve Nash. This DVD definitely delivers.
It is broken down into two videos….the first featuring Steve Nash. He teaches the basics of ball handling, shooting & defense offering great drills for youths to practice. The second video features a seven time AAU champion basketball coach on how to properly run basketball practices. Both of these videos are well produced and offer wonderful tips and techniques as if you were at one of Steve’s clinics….only better since you can watch these DVDs over & over to absorb the content at your own pace.
As a 2 time MVP, I can’t think of anyone better to offer advise than the incomparable Steve Nash. A must have for your basketball collection.