Basketball Post Play


Book Description

Covers agility, quickness, foot speed, strength, stamina, and mental toughness techniques and strategies for front court players. Foreword by Bob Knight.




Women's Basketball


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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.




Power Post Play


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basketball is a game of luck, and it is bad luck when you don;t have a good post man. This book is your complete guide to offensive and defensive play inside the paint. Whether you are a post player, parent of a player, or a coach, Power Post Play is one book you will want to use again and again. Each chapter leads the reader into building an inside game, step by step. Power Post Play helps a big man develop scoring moves, superior defense, and aggressive rebounding. Special chapters on "Picking a College" and "Conditioning like a Pro" make it unique and appealing to all basketball players and coaches. This 156 page book offers photos and diagrams that visually aid readers as they discover the secret to inside scoring. Whether you want to become a great post player or develop a great post player, this is the book for you.







Basketball Skills and Drills


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Provides photo-illustrated instructions and drills for basketball players, covering ball handling, shooting, offense, and defense; and including a DVD.




Stuff Good Players Should Know


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STUFF Good Players Should Know may very well be the best book ever written for basketball players. It is conversational and easy to understand, yet filled with subtle insights into the game of basketball. STUFF is page after page of creative concepts, common sense, and special tips that can not be found anywhere else. ? How do you guard a stronger player? ? How do you set up a game-winning steal? ? How do you ?strip? a rebound? ? How do you score with a strong-handed dribble while going to the weak side? ? How do you practice shooting for maximum game effectiveness? ? How do you recognize defensive changes? STUFF is like having a coach right beside you, in your room, discussing the fine points of the games. How do you think in the minutes of the game? How do you react to mistakes? What is your attitude about fouls? Eating? Superstitions? Injuries? All this and more makes STUFF a book that players will find indispensable. Basketball fans will enjoy it, but players won't do




Toughness


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ESPN basketball analyst and former Duke player Jay Bilas looks at the true meaning of toughness in this New York Times bestselling book that features stories from basketball legends. If anyone knows tough, it’s Jay Bilas. A four-year starter at Duke, he learned a strong work ethic under Coach Mike Krzyzewski. After playing professionally overseas, he returned to Duke, where he served as Krzyzewski’s assistant coach for three seasons, helping to guide the Blue Devils to two national championships. He has since become one of basketball’s most recognizable faces through his insightful analysis on ESPN’s SportsCenter and College GameDay. Through his ups and downs on and off the court, Bilas learned the true meaning of toughness from coaches, teammates, and colleagues. Now, in Toughness, he examines this misunderstood—yet vital—attribute and how it contributes to winning in sports and in life. Featuring never-before-heard stories and personal philosophies on toughness from top players and coaches, including Coach K, Bob Knight, Grant Hill, Mia Hamm, Jon Gruden, Tom Izzo, Roy Williams, Bill Self, Curtis Strange, and many others—Bilas redefines what it takes to succeed.




Post Player Skills for Youth Basketball


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Post players naturally must spend time working on post moves, boxing out, rebounding, and defending the low post area. But more importantly, post players must also work on ball handling, outside shooting, passing, catching, footwork, and coordination skills – all skills that will be very beneficial to their total development. The information in this booklet will cover the basics and fundamentals that any aspiring post player needs to be more successful. Lots of Video Clips and Handouts! We demonstrate proper rebounding and boxing out techniques, post moves, and much more. Post players should not be limited to just getting rebounds. Coaches should get the most out of the post position and help the team be more successful. Packed with pictures, diagrams, and video clips! “Read” the information in the booklet – then “View” the demonstrations on the Video Clips using the links. An excellent "Interactive" instructional tool, resource, and reference for youth basketball coaches and players. Get your Copy Now!




Basketball Drills, Plays and Strategies


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The Only Resource You Need for a Standout Season All basketball coaches can use some fresh ideas for practice drills, game plays and strategies. Whether you are coaching beginners who need a place to start, or a successful team that just needs polish, Basketball Drills, Plays, and Strategies is a resource you can trust to produce positive results on the court. With over 160 drills and plays, this book covers every aspect of your season. It will help you run efficient and effective practices and improve your game in live competition. Step-by-step instructions, accompanied by diagrams and illustrations walk you and your players through every step of the way. Areas of the game that are covered in detail include: • Fundamental skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, and rebounding • Offense and defense • Inbound and tip-off plays • Presses and press breaks • Conditioning drills Because each drill and play includes adjustments to make things easier for beginners and more difficult for advanced players, you will be able to rely on this resource throughout your coaching career no matter what level you are working with. So don't let time run out—start preparing for your next season today!




Playing the Post


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Play big in and around the paint! Learn from one of the most successful high school basketball coaches how to score, pass, rebound, and defend better in the free-throw lane area.It`s all here--from pivot moves and targeting to spins and taking out the defender. >Playing the Post> details everything players and coaches need to know to create a strong inside game. The 68 drills and exercises are designed to help new players develop basic skills and more experienced players refine their moves. Plus, the skills and drills are great for perimeter players who want to improve their play around the basket.The book presents a systematic approach for developing a winning post play. It features:- 10 principles for scoring from the post,- 12 drills for scoring from the high and low post,- 8 drills to improve rebounding,- 2 principles for setting and reading eight types of screens,- 7 drills to improve post passing,- 24 techniques for defending the post position, and- 10 advanced moves for outstanding post play.Paye includes 86 diagrams and 27 photos that illustrate the techniques and show readers how to do the drills correctly.>Playing the Post> will help readers build a dynamic game from the inside out.