52-Week Basketball Training (Book)

Designed for both male and female players, this book helps athletes develop the strength to set screens and convert three-point plays, the speed to run the court and get into position, the balance to change direction on a drive, the quickness to get loose balls and blow by a defender for easy baskets, and the explosive jumping power to block shots and grab rebounds. Chip Sigmon, athletic trainer for Carolinas Sports Performance Center at Carolinas Medical Center and former head strength and conditioning coach for the Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte Sting, provides everything that coaches and players need to get that competitive edge and keep it year-round as they learn to: develop fitness in the off-season, improve speed and power in the preseason, maintain a high level of conditioning through the regular season, and perform at peak abilities in post season competition. 52-Week Basketball Training presents daily workouts for optimal training throughout the year so that players can withstand the rigors of the sport. Thorough explanations and detailed illustrations provide clear instruction on how to perform each of the 192 drills and exercises. By following Sigmon's year-round training program, players will become stronger, more dominant, and more confident on the court.

Dale Brown's Basketball Coaches Organizational Handbook 2nd Edition (book) by Dale Brown

In this practical, easy-to-read and apply book, LSU's coach of 25 years shows coaches at all competitive levels how they can become more productive and effective with less time through better organizational skills. Coach Brown covers practically every aspect of the coaching profession as he allows you to learn from his mistakes and his successes. Includes chapters on managers duties and guidelines, team meetings, motivation, practice organization, scouting, road trips, media relations, recruiting. Even includes a chapter on organizing Summer youth basketball camps! A must have for coaches at any level of play. 2003, 304 pages.

The Basketball Shooting Guide (book) by Sidney Goldstein

Teaches players new techniques that will yield rapid and permanent improvement with their shooting. From The Basketball Player's Bible. Author : Sidney Goldstein. Length : 45.

101 Basketball Rebounding Drills (Book)

In over three decades of playing and coaching basketball, George Karl has observed countless offenses and defenses. One constant remains true; teams that rebound well win games. In his book, Karl identifies a wide array of drills to help players improve their aggression and technique in boxing-out and rebounding as well as making strong put backs or outlet passes after rebounds. Competitive drills are also included in this instructional book on basic rebounding fundamentals.

Youth Basketball Drills Book (Copyright 2001, 272 pages)

Spectacular plays may make the highlight reels, but winning results from consistent execution of sound fundamentals. Youth Basketball Drills contains all the drills you need to develop the essential skills in your players. Authors Burrall and Patrick Paye have outlined drills and variations that cover the entire scope of the game in both offense and defense. The drills are grouped by skills, with variations that progress as your players learn. Explanations show you how, when, and why to use each drill. You'll find the information to build stronger individual players and develop a winning team. The arrangement of this book makes it a perfect reference tool A<>A-- all of the details are presented in a step-by-step format. The drills are categorized into three skill development levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Each drill is clearly marked by number and by name, with an estimate of how much time it takes to execute. A list of all related drills is given to help you implement a systematic order to your workouts. There are drills for all facets of basketball, including: balance and agility, footwork, ball handling, passing, cutting, screening, rebounding, and shooting. Defensive skills are also addressed A<>A-- both for the individual and as a team A<>A-- including stance and footwork, individual moves, and team defense. It's important to start young players out right A<>A-- executing each move and each technique exactly as they are meant to be done. Having youngsters learn and then practice the proper techniques is vital. Youth Basketball Drills will give you the know-how and practice tools to teach young players the correct techniques, fundamental movements, and proper footwork to excel in basketball. About the Author Burrall Paye has been developing young basketball players' skills for more than 30 years. He is considered one of the game's best teachers. Coach Paye enjoyed winning seasons in 36 of the 37 years that he coached. During his career he was honored as State Coach of the Year and National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Association Outstanding Coach (1985). Now retired, Coach Paye shares his expertise through his speaking and writing. He has spoken at major clinics in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. His numerous articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines such as Scholastic Coach, Basketball Clinic, Coaching Clinic, Pro-Keds Digest, and Winning Hoops. He is the author of several books on basketball, including Playing the

Coaching the Continuity Offense: For Men's and Women's Basketball (Book) by Mike Harkins and Jerry Krause

Record-winning coaches Mike Harkins and Jerry Krause present this fantastic selection of established, game-proven continuity motion offenses as well as several new continuity motion concepts. Covers the double down flex motion, three- and five-player passing game, the triple action shuffle, reverse action motion, a stacking 1-4 motion, the triangle-plus-two motion, the offside cross motion, an inside and outside motion, and the wheel motion. The book thoroughly explains and illustrates the offenses with more than 200 diagrams. Also includes motion offense tips for coaches. 2004, 120 pages.

101 Youth Basketball Drills and Games (book) by Bruce Brown

Coach and NAIA Champions of Character special presenter Bruce Brown offers 101 great drills to teach, motivate, and challenge youth basketball players. Covers rebounding, defense, aggressiveness, fast break, offense, shooting, passing and pre-game drills. Each drill is thoroughly explained and diagrammed. Special chapter on games and fun ways to end practice. 2002, 147 pages

The Basketball Fundamentals (book) by Sidney Goldstein

Complete guide filled with the fundamental skills such as practice skills, pre-game skills, individual ball skills, and much more! From The Basketball Coach's Bible. Author : Sidney Goldstein. Length : 46.

Basketball Basics (book) by Howard Marcus

Covers all the fundamental skills and strategies of coaching youth basketball while stressing the importance of making the game a positive learning experience. Easy-to-follow handbook is filled with photos and diagrams. Author : Howard Marcus. Length : 123.

Basketball's Half Court Offense (book) by John Calipari

features hundreds of diagrams and special hints for improving your team's play. This is an extensive collection of offensive plays for half-court situations. Author : John Calipari. Length : 128.

Shuffle Offenses for Men's and Women's Basketball (book) by Mike Harkins and Jerry Krause

A step-by-step review of nine game-tested shuffle offenses. 1999, 104 pages

Winning Basketball (book) by Ralph Pim

This illustrated guide is essential for anyone seeking to improve. Covers fundamentals such as dribbling, shooting, passing and footwork. Details more than 65 progressive drills designed to help master skills. Also includes valuable information on training programs, and how to best use practice time plus much more. Author : Ralph Pim. Length : 177.

The Mental Edge: Basketball's Peak Performance Workbook (book) by Stephen Brennan

Best selling mental training manual for basketball coaches and athletes. Discusses how to reduce stress, understand your players' actions, establish priorities and visualization. Numerous self-assessment instruments and worksheets help you develop your own mental training program. Author : Stephen Brennan. Length : 254.

Strength Training for Basketball (book)

Gain the strength advantage on the court with this practical workout book DESCRIPTION A training guide for basketball players and coaches and a reference for strength and conditioning coaches Bruno sets up a total year-round training program, and all you have to do is follow along. This program can be used by anyone in high school, college, or professional basketball. The only thing the participant has to give is effort. Mike Arndt, CSCS Iowa Basketball Strength Coach, University of Iowa CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Maximizing Your Strength Potential Chapter 1. Strength Concerns for Basketball * Total Body Strength * Myths Associated With Strength Training * Increasing Muscle Mass Chapter 2. Strength-Training Guidelines * Strength Progress * The Program Cycle * Choosing a Strength-Training Workout Routine * Safety Guidelines Chapter 3. Designing Your Own Program * Determining Your Strength Level * Setting Goals Chapter 4. Starting Your Program * Training Cycles * Recording Your Workout * Testing * Modifying Your Workout Part II: The Yearly Workout Plan Chapter 5. Off-Season I Workout * Workout Goals * Workout Charts * Test Week Chapter 6. Off-Season II Workout * Workout Goals * Workout Charts * Test Week Chapter 7. Preseason Workout * Workout Goals * Workout Charts * Test Week Chapter 8. In-Season Workout * Workout Goals * Workout Charts Part III: Strength-Training Exercises Chapter 9. Core Exercises * Bench Press * Incline Press * Behind-the-Neck Press * Back Squat * Leg Press * Walking Lunge * Step-Ups * High Pull * Power Clean Chapter 10. Auxiliary Exercises * Dumbbell Flys * Bicep Curls * Tricep Extensions * Wrist Curls * Bent-Over Rows * Shoulder Shrugs * Back Raises * Sit-Up Crunch * Oblique Twists * Leg Extensions * Leg Curls * Standing Heel Raises Chapter 11. Medicine Ball Exercises * General Guidelines for Using Medicine Balls * Forward Chest Pass * Overhead Throw * Side Throw Appendix A. Strength-Training Percentages Table Appendix B. Core Exercise Weight Progression Chart Appendix C. Auxiliary Exercise Weight Progression Chart Appendix D. Personal Best Conversion Chart Glossary About the Author ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bruno Pauletto is a nationally recognized authority in strength and conditioning education and a former Olympian. In his various capacities as a past-president of the National Strength and Condition

Complete Conditioning for Basketball: 50 Court Drills for Players (book)

DESCRIPTION Take your game to a higher level! New York Knicks' strength and conditioning coach, Greg Brittenham, shares the exercises, drills, and training programs he's used to develop the physical capabilities of players like NBA All-Star Patrick Ewing. In Complete Conditioning for Basketball he provides a proven program for becoming a more athletic player. Presenting court activities and drills, Complete Conditioning for Basketball shows you how to design a specific program that will enhance your athletic abilities--speed, power, endurance, agility, coordination, balance, and reaction time. The drills are designed to fit into your practice routine, so you can work on conditioning and basketball skills at the same time. As your athletic skills improve, so will your ballhandling, shooting, rebounding, and defense. This must-have resource features A<>A* specific principles and fitness requirements for basketball conditioning; A<>A* recommendations on strength training for basketball players; A<>A* guidelines and charts for developing a personalized strength training program; A<>A* 15 flexibility exercises to help improve performance, avoid injury, and enhance workouts; A<>A* 9 exercises to enhance the center of power, abdominal and lower back strength; A<>A* 9 movement patterns to improve agility, coordination, and speed for basketball; A<>A* 11 fitness tests to determine individual training needs; A<>A* 50 illustrated individual, small group, and court team drills with variations; and A<>A* 12 detailed sample workouts for the pre-season, in-season, and off-season. The conditioning program is easy to follow, with full-page diagrams of all 50 court drills and 73 photos of veteran NBA guard, Doc Rivers, demonstrating the techniques and exercises described in the book. In chapter 1, Brittenham explains how laying a fitness foundation with basketball-specific conditioning activities improves fundamental skills and consistency. Chapters 2 through 6 cover flexibility, stength training, abdominal and lower back strength, footwork skills, and fitness testing. You'll learn fundamental movement patterns to improve your explosiveness and efficiency on the court as well as exercises to enhance your center of power. Brittenham also includes guidelines for creating strength training programs that are safe and effective. Chapters 7 and 9 are the heart of the book. Brittenham presents 50 on-court individual, small group, and team drills that are fun, challeng

Playing the Post: Basketball Skills and Drills (book)

DESCRIPTION Play big in and around the paint! Learn from one of the most successful high school basketball coaches how to score, pass, rebound, and defend better in the free-throw lane area. It's all here--from pivot moves and targeting to spins and taking out the defender. Playing the Post details everything players and coaches need to know to create a strong inside game. The 68 drills and exercises are designed to help new players develop basic skills and more experienced players refine their moves. Plus, the skills and drills are great for perimeter players who want to improve their play around the basket. The book presents a systematic approach for developing a winning post play. It features * 10 principles for scoring from the post, * 12 drills for scoring from the high and low post, * 8 drills to improve rebounding, * 2 principles for setting and reading eight types of screens, * 7 drills to improve post passing, * 24 techniques for defending the post position, and * 10 advanced moves for outstanding post play. Paye includes 86 diagrams and 27 photos that illustrate the techniques and show readers how to do the drills correctly. Playing the Post will help readers build a dynamic game from the inside out. CONTENTS Chapter 1. Qualities of a Post Player Learn how specific basketball skills and physical attributes put you in the best position for post play. Defining the Post Positions Five Basic Duties of the Three Post Regions Player Characteristics Athletic Abilities and Basketball Skills Chapter 2. Post Player Development Program 42 exercises and drills help develop your mental stamina as well as your strength, endurance, coordination, jumping, and agility. Developing Mental Preparedness Developing the Five Physical Aspects Doing the Actual Work Skills Wrap-Up Chapter 3. Ten Principles of Scoring in the Post Play the post smarter--discover and seize scoring opportunities. Opportunity Play off Both Feet Use Slide Steps Strength Exposure of the Ball Leverage Control Your Defender Expect Help Defenders Body Positioning Skills Wrap-Up Chapter 4. Becoming a Scorer in the Post Score from the post in 8 easy steps--12 drills and 30 diagrams show you how. Eight Steps to Scoring High and MidPost Fakes Skills Wrap-Up Chapter 5. Becoming a Big-Time Rebounder 8 drills and 16 diagrams to help you fine-tune your rebounding skills Savvy Four Offensive Steps Four Defensive Steps Skills Wrap-Up

Coaching Basketball's Scramble Defense (book) by Jim Larranaga

A comprehensive text that explains the scramble defense and shows how to employ this elusive and effective technique. Covers history and phillosophy behind the scramble defense, man-to-man, thumbs down, thumbs up, full-court scramble, drills, preparation, practice, communication, and more. Dozens of illustrations. 2001, 140 pages.

Women's Basketball Drills Series (Book)

A comprehensive series of Basketball Drills designed especially for women. Written by four of America's top coaches, the books incorporate the most up-to-date concepts of the game with the most successfully run drills. This series demonstrates the development of a winning team through the proper use of fundamentals! Defensive Drills by Coach Andy Landers, University of Georgia General Drills by Coach Pat Summitt, University of Tennessee Conditioning Drills by Coach Debbie Ryan, University of Virginia Offensive Drills by Coach Joan Bonvicini, University of Arizona

Basketball Skills and Drills (Book)

Written by Jerry V., Jerry Krause and Don Meyer. Each key individual skill is taught and illustrated, including: positioning, moving without the ball, ballhandling, shooting, passing, perimeter moves, post moves, defense, and rebounding. 59 drills serve to reinforce the skill instruction and make every practice more effective. The book also covers key team principles for both ends of the court. Tactics for offense included will improve spacing, ball and player movement, shot selection, and scoring. Defensive tactics included emphasize positioning, pressure, and various systems to apply throughout the court. 1999. 206 pages.

101 Women's Basketball Drills (Book)

This book is a compilation of some of Coach Grentz's favorite drills. A firm believer in fundamentals, Grentz's drills promise to be both instructional and developmental. Coaches who want to get the most of their players will benefit greatly from the wealth of useful drills in 101 Women's Basketball Drills.

The Basketball Pass Cut Catch Guide (book) by Sidney Goldstein

Illustrates with skills and drills how to be an effective team player as well as an all-around player. From The Basketball Player's Guide. Author : Sidney Goldstein. Length : 47.

Coaching Basketball's Secondary Fastbreak Offense (book) by Tom Reiter

Coaching Basketball's Secondary Fast-Break Offense contains nearly 100 secondary break options. Each option is thoroughly explained and the book draws on nearly 200 illustrations to help put the plays into motion. Covers post-player inbounding, perimeter player inbounding, dribbling the ball to a wing, and high-post ballscreen. 2001, 128 pages.