Coaching Youth Basketball - 4th Edition

by ASEP

• ISBN13: 9780736064507
• ISBN10: 0736064508
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-23
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

The fourth edition of Coaching Youth Basketballstresses fun, safety, and effective instruction, helping you create an environment that promotes learning, helps your kids enjoy their basketball experiences, and motivates your athletes to come out year after year.Numerous coaching books present the skills and drills of basketball. But here's a book that teaches you how to convey these skills to your athletes in an engaging and positive manner. Coaching Youth Basketball'sfocus on teaching offensive and defensive skills through gamelike activities sets it apart from the current lineup of basketball coaching books. And, it's the only one written with the expertise of USA Basketball's Don Showalter.The fourth edition includes new activities and age-specific coaching tips that are sure to jump-start your practices, all in a reorganized format geared for sequential learning and quick reference.The expertise of USA Basketball combined with essential coaching skills like communicating with parents and officials, motivating players, and preparing for games and practices make this book a must-read as you prepare to meet the challenges and enjoy the rewards of coaching young athletes.

Table of Contents

Stepping Into Coaching

Communicating As a Coach

Understanding Rules and Equipment

Providing for Players' Safety

Making Practices Fun and Practical

Teaching and Shaping Skills

Coaching Offense

Coaching Defense

Coaching on Game Day

Developing Season and Practice Plans

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