"Drawing on the very latest scientific evidence, and including contributions from leading international coaches and scientists involved in the sport, the book explores every aspect of physical and mental preparation and performance, including: strength and conditioning, and training strategies ; physiological aspects of performance ; nutrition and supplementation ; psychological preparation; skill acquisition ; biomechanical aspects of performance ; performance analysis ; injury epidemiology, prevention and rehabilitation ; coach education"--Provided by publisher.

Reddick do naturally the things that Isaac Newton says they should.

Describes the science behind the sport of basketball, including offense, defense, arenas, and trick plays.

Whether you are throwing and catching in your backyard, playing touch football, or receiving the kick-off at the Super Bowl, you are demonstrating the laws of physics. Get an edge on your competitors with this informative book, which reveals the science of the game. Discover how air resistance and friction affects how a ball travels, how torque helps make a tackle, and why kinetic energy and impact make helmets necessary.

Athleticism and hard work are central to athletic performance. Various physical forces and biomechanical factors also help determine speed, stamina, accuracy, and more. The Science and Technology of Basketball shows how science, tech, and even math shape and sometimes alter athletic achievement.

"Describes the science behind the sport of basketball"--

Executing a dunk in a National Basketball League game takes a lot of practice. It also takes a lot of science! Readers discover the many areas of science that can be seen in action during a basketball game, including physics and biology. They also explore the ways science, technology, engineering, and math come together in the world of basketball. Colorful photographs, fact-filled sidebars, and helpful graphic organizers keep readers engaged as they explore basic STEM curriculum topics in a fresh way. Readers will be eager to visit the basketball court and see science in action after turning the final page.