Training basketball

Basketball is one of the fastest team sports with lots of action. Skillful handling of the ball and good teamwork makes for a great time while scoring many points. This book teaches youngsters basic techniques such as passing, catching, dribbling, smart ways to get open, and of course making baskets. A little panther accompanies the child throughout the book. He tells much about the sport of basketball, offering tips on clothing, rules and a healthy lifestyle. The book features: throws, dribbling, passing; information on fitness; how to execute basic techniques; avoid possible mistakes; and, exercises and games you can do at home. Read more... Abstract: Basketball is one of the fastest team sports with lots of action. Skillful handling of the ball and good teamwork makes for a great time while scoring many points. This book teaches youngsters basic techniques such as passing, catching, dribbling, smart ways to get open, and of course making baskets. A little panther accompanies the child throughout the book. He tells much about the sport of basketball, offering tips on clothing, rules and a healthy lifestyle. The book features: throws, dribbling, passing; information on fitness; how to execute basic techniques; avoid possible mistakes; and, exercises and games you can do at home Training Basketball is especially written for kids. It is easy to understand and offers a lot of fun while practicing and playing basketball. You are no longer a beginning basketball player and already have a number of training sessions and tournaments under your belt. You are familiar with the fundamental basketball techniques, enjoy playing with your teammates, and know the feeling of victory as well as defeat. And now you want to continue to learn more and play better. This book is the right training companion for you. The basic techniques are built upon, and there are many suggestions on how to correctly execute a technique, recognize mistakes and practice supplementary exercises. Here you also find out why endurance, strength, agility and speed are so important, and how you can improve your fitness level and keep track of your progress. And surely you are interested in how you and your team can play smart and cope with competitive pressure. In addition, there is lots of interesting information about the sport of basketball, tips on good nutrition, training and getting ready for a game. . . . . . . . TABLE OF CONTENTS......Page 6 1 Dear Basketball Player......Page 10 2 All about Basketball......Page 14 3 Hi there, Pascal!......Page 20 4 Training – the Road to Success......Page 24 5 Physical Fitness......Page 50 6 Technique and Coordination......Page 55 7 Dribbling, Passing, Catching, Shooting......Page 68 8 Tactics......Page 82 9 Offense......Page 88 10 Defense......Page 108 11 Symbols and Positions......Page 120 12 Mental Abilities......Page 126 13 Fit and Healthy......Page 142 14 Solutions......Page 148 15 Let’s Talk......Page 150 Photo & Illustration Credits......Page 153 Are you no longer a beginning basketball player? Do you already have a number of training sessions and tournaments under your belt? If you are already familiar with fundamental basketball techniques, enjoy playing with your teammates, know the feeling of victory as well as defeat, and now you want to continue to learn more and play better, then this book is the right training companion for you. The basic techniques are built upon, and there are many suggestions on how to correctly perform a technique, recognize mistakes and practice supplementary exercises. Here you also find out why endura Cover; Table of Contents; 1 Dear Basketball Player; 2 All about Basketball; 3 Hi there, Pascal!; 4 Training - the Road to Success; 5 Physical Fitness; 6 Technique and Coordination; 7 Dribbling, Passing, Catching, Shooting; 8 Tactics; 9 Offense; 10 Defense; 11 Symbols and Positions; 12 Mental Abilities; 13 Fit and Healthy; 14 Solutions; 15 Let's Talk; Photo & Illustration Credits