101 Basketball Tips


Book Description

From playground to the pros, from young players to adults, there are seemingly as many ways to coach and play the game of basketball as there are places to play it. 101 Basketball Coaching Tips distills the game of basketball in order to provide concise tips, tools, and techniques on coaching philosophy, basketball strategy X's & O's, skills and drills, as well as ways to develop a basketball program on the court, outside the lines, in the locker room, and in the coach's office. From the novice youth coach to the experienced veteran, there is something in 101 Basketball Coaching Tips for everyone. The constant quest for a "better way" is what makes our profession as coaches, and this game of basketball, an ever changing adventure. As long as we continue to grow and learn, the future of our sport is in good hands.




Coaching Basketball For Dummies


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So you’re thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! You’re in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you’re new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you’re a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence. Each friendly chapter is packed with expert advice on teaching the basics of basketball—from dribbling and shooting to rebounding and defending—and guiding your kids to a fun-filled, stress-free season. You get a crash course in the rules and regulations of the game, as well as clear explanations of what all those lines, circles, and half-circle markings mean on the court. You’ll assign team positions, run great practices, and work with both beginning and intermediate players of different age groups. You’ll also see how to ramp up your players’ skills and lead your team effectively during a game. This book will also help you discover how to: Develop your coaching philosophy Understand your league’s rules Conduct a preseason parents’ meeting—crucial for opening the lines of communication Teach offensive and defensive strategies Keep your kids healthy and injury-free Encourage good sportsmanship Make critical half-time adjustments during a game Help struggling players Address discipline problems and handle difficult parents Coach an All-Star or Travel team Complete with numerous offensive and defensive drills and tips for helping your kids relax before a game, Coaching Basketball For Dummies is the fun and easy way to get the score on this worthwhile endeavor!




101 Youth Basketball Drills


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Designed specifically for young people, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help them develop their basketball skills. Fun, educational and challenging, all the drills are illustrated with photographs or line drawings and cover the essential skills, including: warming up ball handling passing dribbling shooting and rebounding team tactics and game principles. As well as easy-to-follow instructions, each drill contains information on the equipment needed, the space required, how to construct a safe and effective training session and how to organise the players.




Top 25 Basketball Skills, Tips, and Tricks


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"Discusses basketball skills, including techniques for shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defense, and provides drills, fun tricks, and tips from the pros"--Provided by publisher.




The Ultimate Guide To Coaching Youth Basketball


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"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi said. Indeed, if we want to play better basketball games, we have to practice properly. And this book will help you! You will discover the solution for coaches of all levels that want to increase offensive efficiency, reduce turnovers, and win more games. If you are reading this, then you understand this truth: turnovers are the number one statistic, in any sport, that impacts winning. As a coach or a fan, you must wonder how some teams consistently average fewer turnovers than other teams. Championship teams use these drills and strategies to get the advantage. Now, so can you! This book consists of years of clinics, practices, and games to separate what works in theory and what works in competition. Here is a Preview of What You Will Discover In This Ultimate Guide To Coaching Youth Basketball: - Basic drills as the foundation - Intermediate drills to take the next step - Advanced drills for when the basics are mastered - Personal experiences and lessons from basketball coaching legends If you want to design a quality practice to reduce turnovers, this book is for you. It will reveal many of the issues that cause turnovers and the latest methods to teach players how to avoid these mistakes. This book will give you the best practice drills to help you win more games. Guaranteed. "The NBA team with fewer turnovers wins about 58% of the time. Turnovers are even more important at the lower levels." - Dean Oliver, Author of Basketball on Paper. Get this book and get VICTORY IN ALL THE GAMES FROM NOW ON!!




Dude Perfect 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff


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You may know Dude Perfect from their mind-blowing, world record-breaking, viral trick shot videos and hilarious Overtime videos! NOW, with the guys’ new, massive, photo-intensive book Dude Perfect 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff, you’ll experience a behind-the-scenes look at their stunts and their personal lives, PLUS step-by-step instructions so you can attempt their tricks at home! At Dude Perfect, we do everything we can to bring families closer together, and that’s why we’re excited to share this book with you. Follow our step-by-step instructions to have your own Dude Perfect–style fun! Tweens and teens, ages 8 to 12, will enjoy complete panda-monium with this in-depth look at Dude Perfect: five guys who are kickin' it, throwin' it, tossin' it, and shootin' it for more than 55 million YouTube subscribers and more than twelve billion views. With an oversize format and fun, informative graphics, Dude Perfect 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff includes . . . Step-by-step instructions to perform your own real life trick shots using everyday objects. A behind-the-scenes view of those hilarious Overtime videos and extreme sports moments. Dude Perfect teaching about what a blast patience, perseverance, teamwork, friendship, and faith can be. Fun science facts behind the seemingly impossible tricks—because really, how did they do that?! Infographics with "No way!" truths from the inspirational to the absurd. A deeper look into each Dude's personal life, including stats, favorite stunts, and insights. Each trick in Dude Perfect 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff is the perfect combination of challenging and doable to keep your young reader off-screen for hours. This interactive book is a great gift for birthdays, Easter baskets, holiday gift giving, or just because. Whether your own trickster wants to perform solo, challenge a friend, or host a family date night, this visually engaging book is a slam dunk for anyone who is young at heart.




Coaching Basketball For Dummies, Mini Edition


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Take it to the hole with this fun and easy reference! Planning to volunteer as a basketball coach? This friendly guide helps you command the court by giving you expert advice on communicating your coaching philosophy, running drills with your team, and helping kids develop their basketball skills while having fun! Open the book and find: How to coach your own child Tips for relaying your coaching philosophy to parents How to assign positions Basic drills for beginners Offensive and defensive coaching strategies




Thinking Basketball


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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.




Basketball Tips and Drills


Book Description

A complete basketball guide and training book that'll upgrade your b-ball game to a higher level. Learn the secrets of ball handling techniques, shooting techniques, passing, defense, rebounding and much more. Your game is guaranteed to go from a D- to a A+ within a couple of months. Its easy and its fun.




101 Basketball Out-of-bounds Drills


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This presents the most inclusive collection of basketball inbound plays ever compiled in one volume. Designed to cover every out-of-bounds situation imaginable, this invaluable book can help coaches at all levels of play.