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.
A team's post play can help to win or lose ball games. Anne Donovan, one of the greats of post play and WNBA coach, enables coaches to maximise their players' skills.
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.
Basketball covers the epidemiology of basketball injury, the physiological demands of basketball, preventive medicine, pre-participation examination and special considerations to be given to the young basketball player, and finally looks at the 'special' basketball player -- diabetics, asthmatics, epileptics, etc.
Annotation Learn the essentials of winning basketball from a coach who did it at the high school, college, and professional levels. The Basketball Handbookpresents a proven player- and team-development game plan founded on the five principles of success. Coach Lee Rose teaches the essential techniques and tactics, with drills and tips on executing them when the game's on the line. His performance rating system is a superb evaluation tool, effective in identifying players' strengths and shoring up weaknesses in all facets. Rose's 45 years of maximizing player and team potential shine through as he emphasizes key skills and shares the savvy for advancing through each competitive level of the game. The Basketball Handbookwill help you master each fundamental, then add new dimensions to individual and team performance on the offensive and defensive ends of the court as well as in special situations. Use it in-season and during the off-season for greater success on the court.
The Official NBA Rules Book officially licensed by the NBA, contains the official rules and regulations of the game. Updated annually, the Official NBA Rules Book contains all official rules changes implemented for the upcoming season.