Coaching Youth Basketball: The Guide for Coaches & Parents [Paperback]

Jr. John Mccarthy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 12, 2006

The Guide for a Fun and Successful Basketball Season!

Do you need some guidance before you start coaching this basketball season? Coaching Youth Basketball, 3rd edition gives you everything you need to make this season a success. It covers all of basketball's fundamentals and gives coaching tips for every aspect of the game including:

• dribbling and passing skills
• proper shooting technique for all types of shots
• offensive concepts and plays for beginner and intermediate players
• defensive tactics for getting the ball back
• the responsibilities of centers, forwards, and guards
• how to work together as a team

You'll also find template practice plans you can adjust for your own use, step-by-step drills and plays, conditioning ideas, first aid information, and an explanation of the game's rules. Plus, a glossary and skills checklists at the end of the book help you learn and teach the language and skills of basketball quickly and effectively.

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About the Author

John P. McCarthy has played and coached numerous sports all his life. As a parent, grandparent, and coach he knows that athletic competition builds self-respect in young people. He is the author of several books on coaching including Coaching Youth Football and Coaching Youth Soccer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Betterway Books; 2 edition (September 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558707905
• ISBN-13: 978-1558707900
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Basketball > Coaching

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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

By A Customer

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.