Bball Basics for Kids: A Basketball Handbook

Bball Basics for Kids: A Basketball Handbook

<p>It is not difficult to learn to play basketball. Thats more, it can be<br />really fun! <b>Bball Basics for Kids</b> is a step-by-step handbook featuring Hoops, a playful, basketball-loving friend who shows<br />kids of all ages the most important skills of the game.</p><br /><p>Coach Bobby Kaplan knows basketball. He applies his experience of having coached more than a thousand games to teach kids the<br />basics of a sport that combines individual skills with the skills of teammates. For those who are just beginning to learn the game, Coach Kaplan shares practical tips on the fundamentals:</p><br /><p> Dribbling and passing</p><br /><p> Shooting and rebounding</p><br /><p> Playing defense</p><br /><p> Improving footwork on the court</p><br /><p>Included is a history of the game, inspirational stories, warm up exercises, a glossary of basketball terms, and a sixty-minute self-improvement practice plan to help young players refine their skills.</p><br /><p><b>Bball Basics for Kids</b> not only teaches the basics of a great game played by millions around the world, but also educates young<br />players about the enduring values of cooperation, respect, trust, sacrifice, and perseverance.</p><br /><p><b>Bball Basics</b> offers the unique opportunity for any basketball program to customize the handbook with their own personal photos.</p>