
Basketball Essentials
Ryan Goodson(Author)
Human Kinetics (Publisher)
Published on 23. August 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
248 pages
978-1-4925-1961-4 (ISBN)
Description
LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and all of the best basketball players in the world began their careers in the same way: by focusing on the fundamentals. With Basketball Essentials there has never been a better way to learn to play!
In Basketball Essentials, you learn by doing. Sequential instruction and detailed photographs will guide you to perform the techniques and tactics of the game:
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
Defending
Rebounding
In addition to the basics, you'll be challenged to expand your repertoire of skills and use those newly acquired tactics for competitive advantage. More than 100 of the best practice drills will develop your game and improve your performance. You'll gain an understanding of the game, offensive and defensive strategies, and proven plays.
Basketball Essentials is the best way to learn the basics in less time. It's the only guide that teaches the skills and the love of the game.
In Basketball Essentials, you learn by doing. Sequential instruction and detailed photographs will guide you to perform the techniques and tactics of the game:
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
Defending
Rebounding
In addition to the basics, you'll be challenged to expand your repertoire of skills and use those newly acquired tactics for competitive advantage. More than 100 of the best practice drills will develop your game and improve your performance. You'll gain an understanding of the game, offensive and defensive strategies, and proven plays.
Basketball Essentials is the best way to learn the basics in less time. It's the only guide that teaches the skills and the love of the game.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign, IL
United States
Publishing group
Human Kinetics Publishers
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4925-1961-4 (9781492519614)
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Ryan Goodson
Basketball Essentials
E-Book
07/2018
1st Edition
Human Kinetics
€38.99
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Ryan Goodson
Basketball Essentials
E-Book
08/2016
1st Edition
Human Kinetics
€38.99
Available for download
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11/2003
Human Kinetics Publishers
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Person
Ryan Goodson is a world-renowned coach and clinician of basketball skill development. Since 2009 he has trained more than 15,000 players from the youth to the professional levels and has conducted clinics in 30 states and 5 countries. Goodson is widely sought after to direct youth basketball camps across the globe because of his engaging teaching style and dynamic demonstrations.
Goodson directed the Stephen Curry Skills Academy in 2011 and is consistently contracted to direct camps for the United States Basketball Association. He has also developed a huge basketball following online. His instructional videos have been viewed more than five million times worldwide. Goodson earned a bachelor's degree in health promotion from Appalachian State University.
Goodson directed the Stephen Curry Skills Academy in 2011 and is consistently contracted to direct camps for the United States Basketball Association. He has also developed a huge basketball following online. His instructional videos have been viewed more than five million times worldwide. Goodson earned a bachelor's degree in health promotion from Appalachian State University.
Content
Chapter 1. Dribbling
Chapter 2. Passing
Chapter 3. Inside Shots
Chapter 4. Outside Shots
Chapter 5. Screening
Chapter 6. Rebounding
Chapter 7. Individual Defense
Chapter 8. On-Court Play
Chapter 2. Passing
Chapter 3. Inside Shots
Chapter 4. Outside Shots
Chapter 5. Screening
Chapter 6. Rebounding
Chapter 7. Individual Defense
Chapter 8. On-Court Play