How To Play Basketball For Beginners

Provides instructions and skills for developing essential basketball skills, covering ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, and rebounding; includes 140 photographs.

Discover the secrets to rapidly develop your skills and get the competitive edge. International author and highly respected basketball coach Mark Walker has dedicated his life to coaching and inspiring young players. Having coached over 6000 games in the last 28 years, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom plus a unique accelerated system of play to help kids learn basketball strategies easily. More importantly, he ensures kids keep playing for a lifetime as well as enjoying it to the very best of their ability. You'll learn: - Breakthrough tools and strategies to help you develop your child's skills - A coaches secret 'key word' system that makes it so easy to communicate with young players - Essential basics taught in a simple sequence to help players rapidly build individual, then team skills and gain self-confidence - The differences in working with girls and boys and some simple psychological principles that work well for both genders - How to create simple play sets that turn beginner players into a functioning team in a very short time - The golden rules of playing winning team basketball and understanding that it's not just about winning games, but learning, having fun and developing with their teammates - Powerful positive mindset skills and concepts that will develop and enhance your child for a lifetime Helping kids dream big dreams.

"Discover the fundamentals of basketball and elevate your game with 'How to Play Basketball for Beginners.' Whether you're stepping onto the court for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide is your playbook to mastering the basics of basketball. Learn the essential rules of the game, from scoring and fouls to positioning and teamwork. Explore fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense through easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations. With practice drills designed to improve your agility, speed, and coordination, you'll build a solid foundation for success on the court. Unlock the secrets to effective teamwork, communication, and game strategy, and gain the confidence to compete at any level. Whether you're playing in a pickup game or joining a team, 'How to Play Basketball for Beginners' will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to enjoy the game and reach your full potential. Get ready to shoot, score, and slam dunk your way to basketball success with 'How to Play Basketball for Beginners.' Let's hit the court and make every game your best game yet!"

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This guidebook begins with the basics of baseball and explains step-by-step approach to hitting, pitching, fielding, throwing mechanics and more. Designed to help the player approach the game more confidently with diagrams, illustrations to color-in, Word Search and Crossword Puzzles of baseball terminology. Tips on rules and game concepts, and drills to develop skills targeting individual level are included. Strategic tricks are offered by 'Coach' to play more competitive ball, build teamwork, and increase knowledge and understanding of the game to be a team leader. It's a graphically fun & interactive guidebook that will, in the end, generate the player's personal autobiography. They'll have it forever because the questions are about them and their game.Every player should have "A Youngster's Guidebook of How to Play Baseball" on their bookshelf--every coach will be glad they did.

Basketball is the most popular participatory sport in the United States. As simple as the game often seems-throwing a ball through a hoop-there are many aspects of the game that go unnoticed. "How to Play Basketball" provides all the details from the rules of the game, how scoring works in basketball, types of basketball foul, common violations in basketball, tips for starting out in basketball, mastering the abilities and then flow unto others Don't miss your opportunity to get better at basketball. Let this book be your basketball mentor for life! The information contained in this book is the introduction to unlocking your potential; by studying first, then applying these techniques to your everyday routine. This book is easy to read and well explained to help you visualize the ideas. You can read this book, try the techniques out or reference to it; when you have questions you need answered. GET A COPY NOW!

"Provides instructional tips on how to improve one's basketball skills, including quotes and advice from professional coaches and athletes"--Provided by publisher.