Jay Wright's 1-2-2 Tempo Press

Jay Wright’s Villanova teams didn’t press to gamble. They pressed to dominate tempo, wear opponents down mentally, and stall explosive offenses before they ever got going. His 1-2-2 ¾ Court Press became a silent weapon—used at just the right moments to take transition offenses out of rhythm and force teams into long, uncomfortable possessions.

You can get a complete system that breaks down the press Wright used on college basketball’s biggest stages with an 49 page long form guide and 13 minute narrated film breakdown video with graphic enhancements…

Introducing: The Villanova 1-2-2 Tempo Press
A complete guide to implementing, teaching, and evolving the 1-2-2 Villanova Press.

Inside, you'll learn:

• How to teach every position in the press using roles like the Dragon, Strong, Force, and Safeties—making communication simple and execution airtight.
• The exact trapping principles that made Villanova so disruptive—without ever giving up easy baskets.
• How to convert the press into half-court defense with surgical precision—whether you’re dropping into man, 2-3, or a 3-2 matchup.
• How to use odd/even calls and sideline triggers to confuse offenses and control the pace of play.

This isn’t just pressure for pressure’s sake.
This is Jay Wright-style pressure—timed, poised, and absolutely punishing.

Why This Works:

• It steals time off the shot clock.
• It forces teams to think instead of run.
• It neutralizes fast-breaks and punishes lazy passes.
• It’s something your opponents now have to scout.

If you’re looking to frustrate your opponents, elevate your defensive IQ, and install a press that works at the highest levels of the game…

This is your system.

The Villanova 1-2-2 Tempo Press
Inspired by Jay Wright. Built for your program.