Coaching Youth Basketball: The Guide for Coaches & Parents (Betterway Coaching Kids Series) [Paperback]

John P. McCarthy (Author)

Book Description

Series: Betterway Coaching Kids Series | Publication Date: September 1996

In this book, youth league team coaches and parents will see how to teach the game and help young player s develop their basketball abilities. '

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About the Author

John McCarthy, Jr. has over three decades of experience coaching both teams and individual players. His insights, successful strategies and time-tested methods ensure that basketball is a sport kids can excel at and enjoy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Betterway Books; 2nd Rev edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558704140
• ISBN-13: 978-1558704145
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,442,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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78 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Practical Guide To Coaching youth Basketball, February 13, 1999

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This review is from: Coaching Youth Basketball: The Guide for Coaches & Parents (Betterway Coaching Kids Series) (Paperback)

A woderful book. Short (156 pp.) and highly readable, McCarthy makes it all very simple. McCarthy covers the fundamentals (footwork, dribbling, rebounding, etc.) but intersperses his text with invaluable practical advice -- e.g., "I always say to drive as close to a defender as possible. If he reacts and moves back into that lane, he will commit a foul." There is also a great emphasis on team play, and how to encourage kids to pass and play a team game. I have played and coached basketball for twenty five years. While this book covers enough basics for a novice, it also contains many valuable insights that I use in coaching a 12 and under youth program today.

77 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book on B.Ball for youth, with tips for parents, October 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Coaching Youth Basketball: The Guide for Coaches & Parents (Betterway Coaching Kids Series) (Paperback)

This book does a good job of covering the basics, including the fundemental of shooting, dribbling, passing, pick and roll, give and go, fakes,etc. with good photos. Good section on defense fundamentals too. There are also sections on offense and defense (both man-to-man & zone) with diagrams. There are sections for coaches including running a practice complete with a check list. A good section for parents is added complete with motivational phrases.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for youth basketball coaches, March 9, 2002

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This review is from: Coaching Youth Basketball: The Guide for Coaches & Parents (Betterway Coaching Kids Series) (Paperback)

I have coached kids (boys and girls) in basketball of ages 4-12, this book provided the best information on what to do and what to expect. Particularly, the part of patience, repetition/reinforcement, and the fundalmentals. The recommended offensive plays (post interchange, wheel, shuffle, etc.) and defensive strategies (whether man-to-man or zone) are excellent. Additionally, the chapters on vision, motivational phrases, and running a practice are worth reading. The author recommends the use of parents during practice time, called "stations" to maximize proper skill development. This book is a must for those interested in coaching youth basketball.