Basketball Skills & Drills - Softcover

"Basketball Skills & Drills is one of the definitive books on the game. It's been an amazing resource for coaches at all levels." Brenda Frese University of Maryland Head Women's Basketball Coach 2006 National Champions "Jerry Krause, Don Meyer, and Jerry Meyer bring three generations of basketball playing and coaching expertise to bear on the fundamental skills of basketball. It is a landmark contribution for all coaches of men's and women's basketball. If you want to teach the basic skills, this book is a must." Pat Summitt Head women's basketball coach University of Tennessee "Basketball Skills & Drills has stood the test of time. With the inclusion of a DVD and timeless basics updated and changed for today's game, this book will continue to be a classic required by all coaches and players." Mark Few Head Basketball Coach Gonzaga University "Proper and quick execution of fundamental skills is necessary for every basketball player. The Basketball Skills & Drills package will help you develop these skills and add substance to your game." John Wooden Former UCLA Head Basketball Coach Hall of Fame Member as a Player and Coach

This book is aimed at basketball players serious about improving their game, as well as coaches looking to improve team play and incorporate new drills into their practices. It combines detailed instruction and practice drills to establish and reinforce the fundamentals of individual and team play. It covers essential topics such as basic positioning, moving without the ball, ballhandling, shooting, passing, perimeter moves, post moves, defence and rebounding. Tactics such as out-of-bounds play and offensive and defensive systems are incorporated to provide players and coaches with a comprehensive resource for the development of basketball skills. This is a more comprehensive approach to teaching basketball basics including expanded concepts, critical cues, teaching tips, skill assessment and troubleshooting.