Basketball: Steps to Success (book)

DESCRIPTION Basketball: Steps to Success provides an easy-to-use, self-paced program for expanding and refining basketball skills and strategies. Players of all levels of ability will add new dimensions to their game using this unique step-by-step approach. The book not only provides 113 drills for improving offensive and defensive skills, it also gives tips on developing the often overlooked mental aspects of the game. Written by master teacher and coach Hal Wissel, this book is part of the Steps to Success Activity Series--the most extensively researched and carefully developed set of sport skills instruction books ever published. Each of the 10 steps in Basketball: Steps to Success is an easy transition from the one before. The first steps provide a solid foundation of basic skills and concepts. As players progress, they ll gain confidence in their abilities and experience the satisfaction of becoming well-rounded basketball players. Basketball Instructor Guide: Steps to Success features an 80-question test bank and sample course schedules for 24-, 36-, and 45-session classes. Also covers: Being an effective basketball instructor

Coaching Basketball Successfully (book)

The definitive manual from one of America s foremost coaches DESCRIPTION In this book, Wootten covers every facet of building a successful basketball team--from helping players hit the books to helping them hit teammates with passes. Coaches at every level will appreciate the way he takes sophisticated techniques and breaks them down into practical skills, strategies, and drills that they can apply in their own program. Also included are * nearly 200 illustrations of drills and plays for every situation, and * descriptions of more than 100 drills for teaching and refining the execution of specific techniques and tactics. But coaches will learn more than offensive and defensive strategies--they ll also discover the importance of developing a coaching philosophy. Through more than 40 personal anecdotes, Wootten explains how success should be measured in terms of effort and execution rather than outcome. He also explains the vital role of communication and motivation in building a basketball program. Coaching Basketball Successfully is more than Xs and Os. It s the definitive basketball coaching manual from one of America s foremost high school basketball coaches. AUDIENCE Reference for coaches and players CONTENTS Part I: Coaching Foundation Chapter 1. Developing a Basketball Coaching Philosophy Chapter 2. Communicating Your Approach Chapter 3. Motivating Players Chapter 4. Building a Basketball Program Part II: Coaching Plans Chapter 5. Planning for the Season Chapter 6. Preparing for Practices Part III: Coaching Offense Chapter 7. Basic Offensive Positions, Skills, and Sets Chapter 8. Teaching Offensive Skills Chapter 9. Developing a Running Game Chapter 10. Developing a Half-Court Game Chapter 11. Special Situations Part IV: Coaching Defense Chapter 12. Basic Defensive Skills and Strategies Chapter 13. Teaching Defensive Skills Chapter 14. Teaching Team Defense Part V: Coaching Games Chapter 15. Preparing for the Game Chapter 16. Handling Game Situations Part VI: Coaching Evaluation Chapter 17. Evaluating Players Chapter 18. Evaluating Your Program Appendix A. Motivational Messages Appendix B. Sample Monthly Practice Plan Index (Name and Subject) ABOUT THE AUTHOR Morgan Wootten has been the head basketball coach at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, MD, since 1956. His 88% win record is one of the highest in high school basketball history. Another gr

Pete Newell's Defensive Basketball: Winning Techniques and Strategies (book) by Pete Newell

One of the game's most renowned coaches shares his insights and ideas on winning defensive basketball. 2001, 160 pages.

The Basketball Defense Guide (book) by Sidney Goldstein

Teaches your players how to play defense in every situation from the man-to-man to the zone. From The Basketball Player's Bible. Author : Sidney Goldstein. Length : 46.

101 Women's Basketball Drills (book) by Theresa Grenz

101 drills addressing every aspect of the game; written for coaches and players of all levels of competition. 1997, 128 pages.

USA Coaches Clinics Instant Review Basketball Notebook: Volume 11 (book) by Bob Murrey

The 2002 edition of this decade-long tradition. This annual collection of presentations from America's most outstanding basketball coaches includes articles by Agnus Berenato, Jim Crews, Jim Davis, Tom Davis, Homer Drew, Fran Fraschilla, Gary Garner, Jerry Green, John Hammond, Jim Harrick, Bill Herrion, John Kresse, Ed Murphy, Dave Odom, Tom Penders, Charlie Spoonhour and Pete Strickland. Topics include team building, Evansville motion offense, handling victories and defeats, zone offense, teaching guard play, transition offense, one-post offense and much, much more. Large 8 1/2 by 11 format, dozens of illustrations and diagrams. 2002, 193 pages

Strength Training For Basketball (book) by Bruno Pauletto

A practical workout manual specifically for basketball with a ready-to-use program. Designed for hands-on use in the weight room and includes safety guidelines, training logs plus photos of the exercises. Author : Bruno Pauletto. Length : 144.

The Basketball Player's Bible (book) by Sidney Goldstein

Everything you should know about fundamentals and teaching the skills to one or two players. Discusses individual skills, defines fundamentals and shows 1-2 player set-ups. Includes tables, diagrams, and illustrations. Author : Sidney Goldstein. Length : 270.

Championship Basketball (book) by Roland Lazenby

Loaded with time-tested advice and wisdom from some of the greatest minds in college basketball. Offers instruction on everything from the fundamentals, to the floor game using dozens of photos and diagrams. Author : Roland Lazenby. Length : 165.

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

An inclusive review of how to design and employ zone offenses effectively. 1997, 131 pages.

Drills and Skills for Youth Basketball (book) by Rich Grawer

A practical review of youth basketball s basics that is appropriate for coaches, players, and parents. 1997, 92 pages

Coaching Youth Basketball - 3rd Edition Book (Copyright 2001, 168 pages)

This new edition of Coaching Youth Basketball is part of the improved generation of the American Sport Education Program's (ASEP) Coaching Youth Sports series. This widely respected and highly popular series is the best collection of youth sport-specific guides, which are grounded in positive coaching principles. ASEP, the nation's number one coaching education program, developed Coaching Youth Basketball to provide coaches with both an explanation of their role and concrete instructions on how to fulfill that role. You will find chapters on communicating with your athletes and their parents, teaching and developing basketball skills, planning and conducting practices, and coaching during games. This third edition includes a special chapter on the games approach to coaching basketball, which makes practice more fun for the kids and teaching more effective for you, the coach. Table of Contents Welcome to Coaching! Chapter 1. Stepping Into Coaching How to meet your responsibilities as a coach, how to coach when your child is on your team, and how to be aware of the five tools of an effective coach. Chapter 2. Communicating As a Coach How to send effective verbal and nonverbal messages to communicate better with players, parents, fans, referees, and opposing coaches. Chapter 3. Providing for Players' Safety How to provide for safety and respond to players' injuries when they do occur. Chapter 4. The Games Approach to Coaching Basketball How to use the most effective method for teaching tactics and skills. Chapter 5. Teaching and Shaping Skills Learn the four steps of teaching skills effectively and learn how to shape skills, correct errors, and deal with misbehavior. Chapter 6. Game-Day Coaching How to prepare for the game, coach during the game, and keep winning and losing in perspective. Chapter 7. Basketball Rules and Equipment Understand rules, player equipment, game procedures, positions, and refereeing signals. Chapter 8. Basketball Tactics and Skills Know the offensive and defensive tactics and skills to teach your players. Chapter 9. Season Plans Organize your practices throughout the season with sample plans for players 8 to 9, 10 to 11, and 12 to 14. Appendix A. Injury Report Appendix B. Emergency Information Card Appendix C. Emergency Response Card

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

A detailed overview of team offensive schemes, strategies, and techniques. 1997, 159 pages.

101 Offensive Basketball Drills (book) by George Karl,Terry Stotts and Price Johnson

101 drills on the fundamentals, skills, and techniques essential to effective offensive play. 1997, 120 pages.

Three-Point Field Goal Offense for Men's and Women's Basketball (book) by Mike Harkins

Updated second edition examines the techniques of incorporating the revolutionary three-point shot into your offensive game plan. Describes using the three-point shot in man and zone offenses, on the break and in special situations. Well illustrated. Author : Mike Harkins. Length : 92.

Basketball According To Knight And Newell-Vol.2 (offense) (book) by Knight & Newell

Details the importance of fundamentals and proper techniques for cutting and screening in a regular and motion offense. Emphasizes simplicity and execution with many diagrams to support his tested fundamentals. Excellent tool for learning how to teach the motion offense plus it includes lots of great tips. Author : Knight & Newell. Length : 186.

Youth League Basketball: Coaching and Playing (book) by Joe Williams & Stan Wilson

Gives a collection of drills and coaching tips that will help you prepare your players for on the court action. Includes everything from ball handling, shooting, and offensive moves to offensive and defensive schemes plus practice planning. Author : Joe Williams & Stan Wilson. Length : 115.

Hubie Brown on Basketball (book) by Hubie Brown

Features the dynamic presentations made by Hubie Brown at clinics over the years. Includes over 250 diagrams and 15 chapters of thought provoking ideas that will challenge you to think under pressure. All phases of the game are discussed and broken down into proactical terms. Topics include, philosophy, practice, offenses, defenses, pressure situations and special situations. This new book will be available in late October. Order Today!! Author : Hubie Brown. Length : 256.

Developing a Successful Basketball Program (Book) by James Brooks

Looks past the X's and O's to help coaches of 6th to 12th grade players develop the organizational, managerial, communication and player-development skills necessary for developing not only a well-run and successful basketball program, but also enthusiastic and successful athletes. This all-inclusive resource covers every area of basketball coaching and program development, in two distinct sections. Section one covers the foundations of successful coaching, including: Traits of a successful coach, communication, player evaluation and development, teaching new concepts, utilizing auxiliaries, practice, drills, game demeanor and management, nurturing college potential and more. Section two addresses the fundamentals of the game itself, including the team and the roles of the players, exercise and weight programs, defense, screens, passing, catching, rebounding, dribbling, offense, shooting, free throws, fouls and much more. A beefy 362 pages of easy-to-understand information for new coaches and established coaches looking to excel to the next level of the game. Published in 2003.

Complete Guide to Coaching Basketball's Match-Up Zone 2nd Edition (book) by Burrall Paye

A complete coaching guide to the match-up zone shown from three major zone formations: The 1-3-1, the 2-1-2, and the 1-2-2 with detailed information on the coverage rule, cutter's rule and basic continuities for each of these three formations. Also includes definitions, match-up hybrids, fundamentals and drills, adjustments and pressure from the match-ups, trapping, stunting, and landing from the match-up, and even offers a developmental schedule for teaching the match-up. Features over 150 diagrams. 2003, 224 pages.

Coaching Fast Break Basketball (2nd ed) (book) by Cliff Ellis

Basic fundamentals and techniques for creating and taking advantage of fast break opportunities. 1997, 141 pages.