Basketball For Dummies? - Softcover

Phelps, Richard

3.66

128 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076455042X ISBN 13: 9780764550423

Publisher: For Dummies, 1997

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"In ‘Vitalese’, this book is simply awesome, baby." — Dick Vitale, ESPN/ABC Basketball Analyst "Great reading from a man who knows basketball." — Charles Barkley, Houston Rockets "A must-have book for all basketball coaches and fans!" — Jeff Nix, Assistant Coach, New York Knicks "A great tool to learn more about the game, not only for novices, but also for those who fancy themselves as a basketball expert." — Nancy Lieberman-Cline, TV Analyst, Player for the Phoenix Mercury and WNBA "A useful combination of broad advice and specific tips that should be invaluable to both basketball beginners and veterans." — Chris Fowler, ESPN College Sports Studio Host

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Hit the courts with Basketball For Dummies™ and you'll discover how to:

Uncover the basics — from guarding, blocking, and rebounding to passing, shooting, and scoring
Recognize the role of every player on the court — from the coach to the power forward to the point guard
Understand the rules and regulations for high school, college, pro, and international hoops
"Talk the talk" — from zone defense and screens to the pick-and-roll and boards
Polish your skills through conditioning — from free-throw and shooting practice to defensive drills
Train for the game with expert tips on diet, conditioning, and mental preparation
Get the right gear — from shirts, shorts, and shoes to balls, backboards, and nets
Catch all the great plays — whether you're a "couch potato" fan or a die-hard hoopster in the stands
Inspire and work with kids via community leagues, summer camps, and local organizations
Know what's happening on the court with play diagrams and photos
Select the right mix of players for your fantasy basketball team
Locate great basketball resources — from books and magazines to Web sites and TV analysts

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Review:

Basketball for Dummies is another slam dunk in the Dummies series. Former Notre Dame head coach Digger Phelps begins with the fundamentals and quickly moves up court from there. By the final buzzer, you'll have pulled down pointers on how to play the game, how to look good on the court, how to coach it, how to watch it, how to strategize, and even how to talk trash on the playground. From H-O-R-S-E to Hoosier hysteria to the signature moves--Grant Hill's between-the-legs hesitation, Michael Jordan's fadaeway--of the greats of the NBA, Phelps has come up with a game plan that takes the game seriously, and teaches its nuances a helluva lot less painfully than running wind sprints between the foul lines.

From the Publisher:

Discover how to:
Suit up for the court
Get into basketball shape
Play effective offense and defense
Use signature moves from NBA greats
Join fantasy leagues and get great stuff online

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