Sqare octavo, 402 pages, With over 80 figures, photos, an diagrams. Inscribed on the verso of the top cover, "To Tony . / You were a part / of this . / "Digger" Phelps / Go Irish ".

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Title

BASKETBALL FOR DUMMIES Foreword by Dick Vitale

Publisher

IDG Books ( 1997 ), Foster City, CA

Publication Date

1997

Language

English

ISBN 10

076455042X

ISBN 13

9780764550423

Binding

Paperback

Edition

First Printing.

Condition

Fine

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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

About the Author

About the Authors Richard "Digger" Phelps is the renowned basketball coach from the University of Notre Dame, where he won more games than any coach in the school's history. In 1984, he was a commentator for ABC Sports' coverage at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He served as basketball analyst for CBS Sports during the 1992 and 1993 NCAA tournament and is now a college basketball analyst for ESPN. John Walters has been writing and reporting on basketball, football, and general interest stories for Sports Illustrated for the past eight years.

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