Basketball Basics: How to Play Like the Pros

Basketball is an ideal sport for youth in today's economic climate — basketball courts are abundant and the costs associated with participation (equipment, access, clothing) are low compared to other popular sports. In Basketball Basics, famed NBA coach and Hall of Fame player Jay Triano presents the important drills and fundamental skills that every young player needs to excel on the hardwood. Focusing on the core areas — Conditioning, Offense, Defense, Rebounds, and Plays That Make a Difference — Triano provides step-by-step instructions for everything from balance and stretching to dribbling and passing, from shooting to catching to lay-ups and free throws. The book includes instructional photos on every page, as well as full-color action photos of international and NBA stars and playing tips from some of the greatest players in the world, including Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Emanuel Ginobili, and Yao Ming. Featuring a foreword by two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, Basketball Basics is essential equipment for young players hoping to master the hoops and a must-have for coaches and parents.

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Basketball Basics: How to Play Like the Pros

Basketball is an ideal sport for youth in today's economic climate — basketball courts are abundant and the costs associated with participation (equipment, access, clothing) are low compared to other popular sports. In Basketball Basics, famed NBA coach and Hall of Fame player Jay Triano presents the important drills and fundamental skills that every young player needs to excel on the hardwood. Focusing on the core areas — Conditioning, Offense, Defense, Rebounds, and Plays That Make a Difference — Triano provides step-by-step instructions for everything from balance and stretching to dribbling and passing, from shooting to catching to lay-ups and free throws. The book includes instructional photos on every page, as well as full-color action photos of international and NBA stars and playing tips from some of the greatest players in the world, including Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Emanuel Ginobili, and Yao Ming. Featuring a foreword by two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, Basketball Basics is essential equipment for young players hoping to master the hoops and a must-have for coaches and parents.

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Basketball Basics: How to Play Like the Pros

Basketball Basics: How to Play Like the Pros

Basketball Basics: How to Play Like the Pros

Basketball Basics: How to Play Like the Pros

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Basketball is an ideal sport for youth in today's economic climate — basketball courts are abundant and the costs associated with participation (equipment, access, clothing) are low compared to other popular sports. In Basketball Basics, famed NBA coach and Hall of Fame player Jay Triano presents the important drills and fundamental skills that every young player needs to excel on the hardwood. Focusing on the core areas — Conditioning, Offense, Defense, Rebounds, and Plays That Make a Difference — Triano provides step-by-step instructions for everything from balance and stretching to dribbling and passing, from shooting to catching to lay-ups and free throws. The book includes instructional photos on every page, as well as full-color action photos of international and NBA stars and playing tips from some of the greatest players in the world, including Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Emanuel Ginobili, and Yao Ming. Featuring a foreword by two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, Basketball Basics is essential equipment for young players hoping to master the hoops and a must-have for coaches and parents.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781553654513
Publisher: Greystone Books
Publication date: 11/10/2009
Pages: 80
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range: 10 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword Steve Nash 5

1 Getting Ready 7

Conditioning 11

2 Playing Offense 21

Ball Handling 23

Passing 35

Shooting 47

3 Playing Defense 57

4 Rebounding 67

5 Plays That Make A Difference 73

Conclusion 78

The Basketball Basics Team 80

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