Coaching Basketball for Dummies (Paperback)
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So youâre thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! Youâre in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether youâre new to the sport and looking for some guidance or youâre 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 basketballâfrom dribbling and shooting to rebounding and defendingâand 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. Youâll assign team positions, run great practices, and work with both beginning and intermediate players of different age groups. Youâll also see how to ramp up your playersâ skills and lead your team effectively during a game. This book will also help you discover how to: * Develop your coaching philosophy * Understand your leagueâs rules * Conduct a preseason parentsâ meetingâcrucial 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!