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Basketball Skills & Drills - 3rd Edition [Paperback]

Jerry Krause (Author), Don Meyer (Author), Jerry Meyer (Author)
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August 29, 2007

Great basketball players like Tim Duncan and Dwyane Wade draw oohs and aahs with their spectacular moves. But before those players developed their superstar flair, they built a solid base of fundamental skills in all phases of the game.

Basketball Skills & Drills provides a perfect blueprint for building the foundation that every well-rounded player needs. This special book and DVD package demonstrates each key skill:


-Player positioning

-Moving without the ball

-Shooting

-Passing, catching, and dribbling

-Perimeter moves

-Post moves

-Defense

-Rebounding

The skills and 90 drills, coaching tips, and DVD reinforce the skill instruction, emphasize key points, and explain how to correct common errors. And since individual skills are effective only when used within the team concept, the book also covers key team principles for both ends of the court. Tactics for offense, including special situations such as out-of-bounds plays, will improve spacing, ball and player movement, shot selection, and scoring. Defensive tactics emphasize positioning, pressure, and various systems to apply in each area or level of the court.

To be an all-star, you must be fundamentally sound. Basketball Skills & Drills is your guide to becoming a complete player—one who can change the game with great moves and smart play.


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In this instructor's guide, Krause, a 30-year coaching veteran, offers comprehensive assistance for developing a daily and seasonal basketball practice plan. Skill areas such as shooting, rebounding, fundamental movements, defensive and offensive play, ball handling, and team concepts are organized into a workable format. Tips for coaches on overcoming specific problem areas are included, as well as suggestions for basic practice drills. However, the book's real strength is in its emphasis on teaching basketball fundamentals correctly. Basketball Skills is an outstanding resource, potentially valuable to novice as well as experienced basketball coaches. It is highly recommended for serious sports collections.
- Kenneth Tillman, Trenton State Coll., N.J.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"Basketball Skills & Drills is one of the definitive books on the game. It's been an amazing resource for coaches at all levels."

Brenda Frese
University of Maryland
Head Women's Basketball Coach
2006 National Champions

“Jerry Krause, Don Meyer, and Jerry Meyer bring three generations of basketball playing and coaching expertise to bear on the fundamental skills of basketball. It is a landmark contribution for all coaches of men's and women's basketball. If you want to teach the basic skills, this book is a must.”

Pat Summitt
Head women's basketball coach
University of Tennessee

"Basketball Skills & Drills has stood the test of time. With the inclusion of a DVD and timeless basics updated and changed for today's game, this book will continue to be a classic required by all coaches and players."

Mark Few
Head Basketball Coach
Gonzaga University

"Proper and quick execution of fundamental skills is necessary for every basketball player. The Basketball Skills & Drills package will help you develop these skills and add substance to your game."

John Wooden
Former UCLA Head Basketball Coach
Hall of Fame Member as a Player and Coach


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics; 3 edition (August 29, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736067078
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736067072
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Even the most experienced players will need to review basketball fundamentals if they decide to begin coaching. What is second nature for you is brand new to young players.

You will be doing a better job than 99.9% of youth league coaches if you teach your young players the solid fundamentals in this book. I have coached youth basketball for many years, and this book is the first place I look at the beginning of each season.

Some drills are too complex for very young players, but if you instill the basics found in the early chapters, your youthful players will reap the benefits for the rest of their basketball lives.

Highest recommendation!
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I found this book to be an excellent tool for running youth practices. It explains every phase of the game and makes it easy for you to pass this knowledge on to your players.What is contained in this book are rules you will use for your entire basketball career. A great reference book.
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I would highly recommend for any basketball coach at any level. I have been playing basketball for 30 years and found several new techniques, ideas and concepts in this book. Very well done.
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
basketball skills, individual defense, quick stance, chinit position, half rear turn, post hook shot, bookend hand, shooting pocket, post stance, offensive post player, breakdown count, dribble drive, rebound efficiency, consecutive makes, secondary fast break, one ball per player, crossover drive, sit into the game, backboard shots, chin the ball, shot fake, low dribble, rebounding technique, explosion step, power dribble
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Basic Body Control, Advanced Body Control, Playing the Post, Outside Offensive Moves, Playing the Perimeter, Drills Purpose, Hall of Fame, Learning Reminders, Critical Cue, Perimeter Moves
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