Basketball for Dummies
Seiten
1997
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-7645-5042-3 (ISBN)
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-7645-5042-3 (ISBN)
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This fun and friendly guide to basketball is perfect for fans, players, coaches, parents, and anyone who is interested in finding out more about this incredibly popular sport. The book features hundreds of illustrations and photos that point out hot plays for spectators to watch for and ones that any player or coach can add to the game.
"In 'Vitalese', this book is simply awesome, baby." -- Dick Vitale, ESPN/ABC Basketball Analyst "Great reading from a man who knows basketball." -- Charles Barkley, Houston Rockets "A must-have book for all basketball coaches and fans!" -- 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." -- 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." -- Chris Fowler, ESPN College Sports Studio Host Get the Latest Stats and Sports News Online at ESPN.com
Hit the courts with Basketball For Dummies(TM) and you'll discover how to:
Uncover the basics -- from guarding, blocking, and rebounding to passing, shooting, and scoring
Recognize the role of every player on the court -- 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" -- from zone defense and screens to the pick-and-roll and boards
Polish your skills through conditioning -- 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 -- from shirts, shorts, and shoes to balls, backboards, and nets
Catch all the great plays -- 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 -- from books and magazines to Web sites and TV analysts
"In 'Vitalese', this book is simply awesome, baby." -- Dick Vitale, ESPN/ABC Basketball Analyst "Great reading from a man who knows basketball." -- Charles Barkley, Houston Rockets "A must-have book for all basketball coaches and fans!" -- 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." -- 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." -- Chris Fowler, ESPN College Sports Studio Host Get the Latest Stats and Sports News Online at ESPN.com
Hit the courts with Basketball For Dummies(TM) and you'll discover how to:
Uncover the basics -- from guarding, blocking, and rebounding to passing, shooting, and scoring
Recognize the role of every player on the court -- 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" -- from zone defense and screens to the pick-and-roll and boards
Polish your skills through conditioning -- 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 -- from shirts, shorts, and shoes to balls, backboards, and nets
Catch all the great plays -- 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 -- from books and magazines to Web sites and TV analysts
About the Authors Richard "Digger" Phelps is the renowned basketball coach from the University of Notre Dame, where he won more games than any coach in the school's history. In 1984, he was a commentator for ABC Sports' coverage at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He served as basketball analyst for CBS Sports during the 1992 and 1993 NCAA tournament and is now a college basketball analyst for ESPN. John Walters has been writing and reporting on basketball, football, and general interest stories for Sports Illustrated for the past eight years.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.10.1997 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | For dummies |
| Verlagsort | Foster City |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 189 x 236 mm |
| Gewicht | 746 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Basketball |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7645-5042-X / 076455042X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7645-5042-3 / 9780764550423 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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