NBA Basketball Basics - Softcover

Vancil, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806909285 ISBN 13: 9780806909288

Publisher: Sterling, 1995

Synopsis

"Fundamentals of ball handling, shooting, passing, and playing share space with illustrated directions for skill-development drills...filled with great tips...as far removed from the usualy dryly written kids' how-to as you can imagine."--Booklist. "One of the key features...is the NBA's cooperation ...thoroughly unlike any of the dull sports how-to books crowding library shelves...richly illustrated with color actions shots"--Library Journal A Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers' Choice 1997. 128 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8?This title explains the basic skills required of an effective offensive basketball player. Dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and team play are all described in individual chapters, and drills that can be used to further one's abilities in each area are demonstrated. Each chapter begins with NBA players and coaches discussing the importance of learning a particular skill as part of being a well-balanced offensive player. Suggestions on how to improve one's game in each area follow, along with drills that players and teams can perform to hone individual skills. Full-color photographs of NBA stars in action and ethnically diverse youngsters of both sexes going through the drills are included. There's also a chapter in which more than 20 plays are diagrammed. Vancil's NBA Basketball Basics (Sterling, 1995) presents both offensive and defensive skills in a similar format. While there's some repetition, the new title includes all new photographs and an expanded explanation of offensive play. Solid information and an eye-pleasing format make it a good choice.?Tom S. Hurlburt, La Crosse Public Library, WI
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

One of the key features in the rise in popularity of the National Basketball Association (NBA) over the past 15 years has been the league's savvy use of marketing. A good example is the NBA's cooperation in the production of this glossy instructional guide, as it is thoroughly unlike any of the dull sports how-to books crowding library shelves. Chapters of NBA Basketball Basics cover topics such as ball-handling, passing, shooting, defense, and conditioning. Basic rules, positions, and plays are also explained. Each chapter describes the fundamentals of the topic, offers practice drills for both individuals and teams, and includes basic coaching tips. The entire book is richly illustrated with color action shots of current NBA stars as well as color photos of girls and boys of all ages demonstrating the drills. The writing is clear, and the graphical design is very appealing. This title should be in demand in public libraries.?John Maxymuk, Rutgers Univ. Lib., Camden, N.J.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0806909285
• ISBN 13: 9780806909288
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128