Supported by sample drills, this handbook provides technical and tactical instruction for each phase of the game. 36 photos.

Provides instructions and skills for developing essential basketball skills, covering ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, and rebounding.

From the first slam dunk to the NBA Finals, this 19th edition of the popular guide highlights all the stars and teams who bring the thrill to America's favorite indoor game. Indispensable for season-long viewing, the handbook includes expert scouting reports, 300 coach and player profiles, college draft, records, rosters, schedules, hundreds of photos, and more.

This is a practical Handbook for youth Basketball coaches, and parents. It has over 110 individual pictures and illustration variations to look at. All the skill activities and drills are numbered for easy reference between coaches and parents. Complete with diagram, illustration, and explanation for each one. It covers all the fundamentals you will need to get started in offensive youth basketball. It also has training games to play, sample practice schedules, strategies to use. and many plays to run to get your team started.

It is not difficult to learn to play basketball. Thats more, it can be really fun! Bball Basics for Kids is a step-by-step handbook featuring Hoops, a playful, basketball-loving friend who shows kids of all ages the most important skills of the game. Coach Bobby Kaplan knows basketball. He applies his experience of having coached more than a thousand games to teach kids the basics of a sport that combines individual skills with the skills of teammates. For those who are just beginning to learn the game, Coach Kaplan shares practical tips on the fundamentals: Dribbling and passing Shooting and rebounding Playing defense Improving footwork on the court Included is a history of the game, inspirational stories, warm up exercises, a glossary of basketball terms, and a sixty-minute self-improvement practice plan to help young players refine their skills. Bball Basics for Kids not only teaches the basics of a great game played by millions around the world, but also educates young players about the enduring values of cooperation, respect, trust, sacrifice, and perseverance. Bball Basics offers the unique opportunity for any basketball program to customize the handbook with their own personal photos.

This is a practical Handbook for youth Basketball coaches, and parents. It has over 90 individual pictures and illustration variations to look at. All the skill activities and drills are numbered for easy reference between coaches and parents. Complete with diagram, illustration, and explanation for each one. It covers all the fundamentals you will need to get started in youth defensive basketball. It also has training games to play, sample practice schedules, many strategies and tactics to use, and many plays to run to get your team started