"In âVitaleseâ, this book is simply awesome, baby." â Dick Vitale, ESPN/ABC Basketball Analyst "Great reading from a man who knows basketball." â Charles Barkley, Houston Rockets "A must-have book for all basketball coaches and fans!" â Jeff Nix, Assistant Coach, New York Knicks "A great tool to learn more about the game, not only for novices, but also for those who fancy themselves as a basketball expert." â Nancy Lieberman-Cline, TV Analyst, Player for the Phoenix Mercury and WNBA "A useful combination of broad advice and specific tips that should be invaluable to both basketball beginners and veterans." â Chris Fowler, ESPN College Sports Studio Host
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Hit the courts with Basketball For Dummies⢠and you'll discover how to:
- Uncover the basics â from guarding, blocking, and rebounding to passing, shooting, and scoring
- Recognize the role of every player on the court â from the coach to the power forward to the point guard
- Understand the rules and regulations for high school, college, pro, and international hoops
- "Talk the talk" â from zone defense and screens to the pick-and-roll and boards
- Polish your skills through conditioning â from free-throw and shooting practice to defensive drills
- Train for the game with expert tips on diet, conditioning, and mental preparation
- Get the right gear â from shirts, shorts, and shoes to balls, backboards, and nets
- Catch all the great plays â whether you're a "couch potato" fan or a die-hard hoopster in the stands
- Inspire and work with kids via community leagues, summer camps, and local organizations
- Know what's happening on the court with play diagrams and photos
- Select the right mix of players for your fantasy basketball team
- Locate great basketball resources â from books and magazines to Web sites and TV analysts
Categories:
- Sports & Outdoors
- Basketball
- General
- Basketball
Publisher : For Dummies
Author : Phelps, Richard
Language : English
Edition : First Edition
Published :1997-10-13
Number Of Pages : 432
Binding : paperback
ISBN-10 : 076455042X
ISBN-13 : 9780764550423
Item weight : 1.7 lb
Dimensions : 0.9 in x 7.3 in x 9.3 in
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