Basketball in Action

Basketball in Action

Author: John Crossingham

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778701620

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Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of basketball.


Thinking Basketball

Thinking Basketball

Author: Ben Taylor

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-29

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781532968174

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Are top scorers really the most valuable players? Are games decided in the final few minutes? Does the team with the best player usually win?Thinking Basketball challenges a number of common beliefs about the game by taking a deep dive into the patterns and history of the NBA. Explore how certain myths arose while using our own cognition as a window into the game's popular narratives. New basketball concepts are introduced, such as power plays, portability and why the best player shouldn't always shoot. Discover how the box score can be misleading, why "closers" are overrated and how the outcome of a game fundamentally alters our memory. Behavioral economics, traffic paradoxes and other metaphors highlight this thought-provoking insight into the NBA and our own thinking. A must-read for any basketball fan -- you'll never view the sport, and maybe the world, the same again.


Above the Rim

Above the Rim

Author: Jen Bryant

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1647001617

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The story of Elgin Baylor, basketball icon and civil rights advocate, from an all-star team Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball’s all-time-greatest players—an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA. Above the Rim is a poetic, exquisitely illustrated telling of the life of an underrecognized athlete and a celebration of standing up for what is right.


Swish

Swish

Author: Mark Stewart

Publisher: Millbrook Press

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1512458058

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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! From three-pointers to slam dunks, Swish: The Quest for Basketball’s Perfect Shot goes beyond the record books and explores all aspects of making a basket. This book features amazing shots, player profiles, and tons of trivia. Authors Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy cover basketball from the late 1800s to modern times, showcasing top male and female players both at the college level and in the pros.


The Comic Book Story of Basketball

The Comic Book Story of Basketball

Author: Fred Van Lente

Publisher: Ten Speed Graphic

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1984856189

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A fast-break history of basketball--from its humble beginnings to its all-time great players--featuring engaging true tales from the court and vivid, dynamic illustrations. Whether it's millionaire pros facing off in an indoor arena full of screaming fans or a lone kid shooting hoops on an outdoor court, basketball is one of the most popular and widely played sports in the world. The Comic Book Story of Basketball gives you courtside seats to the history of hoops. It chronicles the sport from its beginnings in a YMCA in Massachusetts to its current status as a beloved international game for men and women of all ages. Learn the true stories behind the college game, the street game, the women's game, and the international game, with legendary players and coaches like Dr. J, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry profiled throughout.


Teamwork: The Utah Starzz in Action

Teamwork: The Utah Starzz in Action

Author: Thomas S. Owens

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 1998-12-15

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9780823952441

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Briefly describes the first season of the team that lost the most games in the fledgling Women's National Basketball Association in 1997 and some of the talented women who play for this team.


RAM & VEER ACTION BASKETBALL PLAYBOOK

RAM & VEER ACTION BASKETBALL PLAYBOOK

Author: Coach Vann

Publisher: Next Play Hoops, LLC

Published:

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13:

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RAM & VEER ACTION PLAYBOOK If you are having trouble with teams that like to hard hedge or trap all of your ball screens, then now you will have the answer with the Ram & Veer Action Playbook. Hall of Fame coach Chuck Daly once said that defenses couldn’t defend against two actions at once. This has been proven true over the years and, most recently, with the Golden State Warriors who utilized the Ram screen and Veer action to stifle defenses and win three championships in four years. The Ram & Veer Actions are very effective as they free up your screener, which makes it extremely difficult for the defense to defend against. Every coach should have these plays within their playbook to counter those overly aggressive defensive teams. Not only can this offense help free up your ball handlers to attack, but it will also allow your screeners to get some great open shots. These actions are also very effective in freeing up your best shooters as counteractions in how the defense chooses to defend these actions. If your ball screen offense needs some new life, take it to the next level. Counter pressure defenses and over-aggressiveness with actions defenses simply cannot stop. Don’t allow your pick and roll offense to be stopped! This is a must-have within any coach’s playbook and coaching library. Learn how to run the Ram & Veer actions today! Features: 118 Pages 44 Ram Plays 15 Veer Action & Wide Pin-down plays 37 Drills to help teach Ram & Veer concepts to your team so you can quickly implement them within your offense


THE UNSCOUTABLE BASKETBALL OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK

THE UNSCOUTABLE BASKETBALL OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK

Author: Coach Vann

Publisher: Next Play Hoops, LLC

Published:

Total Pages: 4595

ISBN-13:

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THE UNSCOUTABLE BASKETBALL OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK Are you looking for an offensive-minded playbook that is easy to implement at any age and will help you win more games? Take your program to a whole new level with The Unscoutable Playbook! This book is the most complete and comprehensive offensive playbook on the market and includes everything from its philosophy to how to break a press and more. Any coach that is serious about improving their knowledge of the game from an X’s and O’s standpoint will benefit tremendously from this book. This book can be used to discover new quick hitters, add a new series to your playbook, or to help you develop an entire offensive system of your own. There are a lot of new ideas and concepts in this book for you to study, and this is an excellent resource for coaches on all levels! This book was made for those X’s and O’s junkies who are always looking to improve as a coach. This book is the perfect addition to any coach's library. Years of research have gone into making the Unscoutable Playbook the absolute premier offensive basketball resource on the market. It’s for the beginner coach, the experienced coach, and any coach that wants a go-to resource for all thing’s offense. Learn to wreak havoc on opposing defenses with an offense that is simply too unpredictable for coaches to scout. Keep defenses in a constant state of guess-mode running continuity offenses as well as different series, all that comes with multiple counters that make this book and system Unscoutable. With a resource like the Unscoutable Playbook, you will never flinch. You will always have an answer for anything that might arise during a basketball game. Whether it’s a quick hitter, an out of bounds play, or a press breaker, this resource is a coach’s best friend. It’s like a second brain for coaches. You will find this playbook to be your go-to as you begin your career, as you develop as a coach, and even into your veteran years. The game of Basketball is constantly evolving. Are you? This book is tailor-made for basketball coaches that are looking to improve at their craft. You will be able to rely on this resource throughout your coaching career, no matter what level you are coaching at. The Unscoutable Playbook is the only basketball reference you’ll ever need. Buy the Unscoutable Playbook today! The book that every coach needs! Features: 4595 Pages My Philоѕорhу 14 Different Cоntinuitу Mоtiоn Offenses full with multiрlе cоuntеrрlау орtiоnѕ within еасh offense 21 Diffеrеnt Sеriеѕ to сhооѕе from соmрlеtе with multiple counterplay орtiоnѕ within еасh оffеnѕе 6 Transition Offеnѕеѕ аnd secondary breaks thаt уоu саn run that easily trаnѕitiоn frоm уоur рrimаrу brеаk right intо уоur Sесоndаrу break еаѕilу Full Zоnе Offеnѕе whеrе wе givе уоu рlауѕ thаt саn bеаt any zоnе dеfеnѕе BLOB'ѕ & SLOB's tо dоminаtе those ѕресiаl ѕituаtiоnѕ Press Breakers In Part 2 of this book we offer you a Sресifiс Actions sections whеrе we have all рlауѕ brоkеn down ѕо thаt you саn easily find аnу рlау оr асtiоn that уоu want or need аt a drор оf a hаt


THE 5-WIDE CONTINUITY OFFENSE BASKETBALL PLAYBOOK

THE 5-WIDE CONTINUITY OFFENSE BASKETBALL PLAYBOOK

Author: Coach Vann

Publisher: Next Play Hoops, LLC

Published:

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13:

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THE 5-WIDE CONTINUITY OFFENSE PLAYBOOK The 5-Wide Offense is more prevalent in today’s game more so than ever before. The 5-Wide motion offense is an excellent offense for basketball teams at all levels, but it’s especially great for youth basketball teams as it teaches players how to play basketball. This offense can also be an excellent option for those teams that are either undersized or that might have less than ideal talent. You can also use this offense to wear down the defense or as a delayed set to run time off the clock. The 5-Wide Offense is a position less offense that relies on players spacing the floor to stretch the defense. The 5 Wide Offense utilizes the skills of all five players on the floor and emphasizes all of the fundamentals of passing, screening, and cutting to create various scoring opportunities. It is a concise, simple system that any coach can implement to improve their offense. This offense has basic rules that help players to make quick decisions based on reads that are predicated on how the defense is playing them. In this book, you will receive 62 various game-like breakdown drills that will help you and your players to grasp the basic concepts of the offense quickly. With the help of the 5-Wide Offensive playbook, your team can have this offense mastered in no time. You will learn the basic 5-Wide motion along with the basic rules of the continuity offense. In addition, there are also 20 different secondary break plays included to get your team to transition right into your offense from your secondary break seamlessly. This offense is positionless and easily adaptable to your personnel allowing a coach to decide where and how to attack against opponents. To counter any defensive adjustments, you’ll also find 65 different counter plays that you can use from 6 different entry points that show you the adjustments a coach can make during a game to make the right call at the perfect moment. Learn how to play the modern position-less basketball of today with the 5-Wide Offense. Features: 242 Pages 12 basic continuity motion actions 6 entry play options 20 secondary break plays 62 breakdown drills 65 counters from 6 different entry points and actions


The Basketball Coach's Primer

The Basketball Coach's Primer

Author: Thomas Frood

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2018-09-24

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 152550388X

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The Basketball Coach’s Primer is a resource of basketball ideas. It is written for coaches ready to review the principles and methods of the game before getting started with a new team, or for renewing coaches reviewing for the next season of basketball. Reviewing and renewing to gain greater understanding makes the game better for all the people of basketball. The basketball content or substance herein is not the authoritative “last” word but this study puts forward the important ideas for developing the players and the game at a fundamental level. This resource provides a synopsis of essentials, including a comprehensive outline of the basic maneuvers and processes for developing the skills and mobility of the players. A substantial quantity of relevant game-specific basketball applications are added to the mix of ideas for good measure. The Basketball Coach’s Primer also lays the basis for a more advanced game if needed.