Coaching Basketball For Dummies

The National Alliance For Youth Sports, Greg Bach

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For Dummies
07 September 2007

Sports training & coaching; Basketball

So you’re thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! You’re in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you’re new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you’re a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence.

Each friendly chapter is packed with expert advice on teaching the basics of basketball—from dribbling and shooting to rebounding and defending—and guiding your kids to a fun-filled, stress-free season. You get a crash course in the rules and regulations of the game, as well as clear explanations of what all those lines, circles, and half-circle markings mean on the court. You’ll assign team positions, run great practices, and work with both beginning and intermediate players of different age groups. You’ll also see how to ramp up your players’ skills and lead your team effectively during a game. This book will also help you discover how to:

Develop your coaching philosophy Understand your league’s rules Conduct a preseason parents’ meeting—crucial for opening the lines of communication Teach offensive and defensive strategies Keep your kids healthy and injury-free Encourage good sportsmanship Make critical half-time adjustments during a game Help struggling players Address discipline problems and handle difficult parents Coach an All-Star or Travel team

Complete with numerous offensive and defensive drills and tips for helping your kids relax before a game, Coaching Basketball For Dummies is the fun and easy way to get the score on this worthwhile endeavor!

By: The National Alliance For Youth Sports
With: Greg Bach
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 185mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 522g
ISBN: 9780470149768
ISBN 10: 0470149760
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 07 September 2007
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started Coaching Youth Basketball 7 Chapter 1: Teaching Basketball to Children 9 Chapter 2: Preparing for a Successful Season 17 Chapter 3: Covering the Basketball Basics 31 Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Parents 51 Part II: Building Your Basketball Coaching Skills 67 Chapter 5: Evaluating Your Team 69 Chapter 6: Running a Great Practice 85 Chapter 7: Game Day 103 Chapter 8: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 121 Part III: Working with Beginning and Intermediate Players 131 Chapter 9: Teaching the Offensive Fundamentals 133 Chapter 10: Teaching the Defensive Fundamentals 155 Chapter 11: Fundamental Drills for Beginners 177 Chapter 12: Coaching Offense 101 195 Chapter 13: Coaching Defense 101 213 Chapter 14: Taking Your Drills to the Next Level 231 Part IV: Moving On to Advanced Basketball Strategies 247 Chapter 15: Coaching Offense 201 249 Chapter 16: Coaching Defense 201 265 Chapter 17: Zoning In on Advanced Drills 281 Part V: Shooting for the Extra Points 291 Chapter 18: Keeping Your Kids Healthy and Injury Free 293 Chapter 19: Challenges Every Coach Faces 311 Chapter 20: Coaching a Travel Team 327 Part VI: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 21; Ten (Or So) Things to Say to Your Team before the Game 339 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Stay Realistic When Coaching Children 343 Index 347

Greg Bach is the communications director for the National Alliance For Youth Sports (NAYS), a position he has held since 1993. Before joining NAYS, he worked as the sports editor of the Huron Daily Tribune in Bad Axe, Michigan, where he captured numerous writing awards from the Associated Press, Michigan Press Association, and the Hearst Corporation. He has a journalism degree from Michigan State University, which he earned in 1989. He’s an avid sports fan — particularly of his beloved Spartan basketball team — and has coached a variety of youth sports. He’s also the author of Coaching Soccer For Dummies, Coaching Football For Dummies, and Coaching Baseball For Dummies. The National Alliance For Youth Sports has been America’s leading advocate for positive and safe sports for children for the past 25 years. It serves volunteer coaches, parents with children involved in organized sports, game officials, youth sports administrators, league directors, and the youngsters who participate in organized sports. The Alliance’s programs are utilized in more than 3,000 communities nationwide by parks and recreation departments, Boys & Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, YMCAs/YWCAs, and various independent youth service groups, as well as on military installations worldwide. For more information on the Alliance’s programs, which appear in the following list, visit www.nays.org.

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