Coaching Basketball For Dummies (ePub)

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!