Basketball Skills & Drills

by Jerry V. Krause, Craig Nelson (Contributor)

Great basketball players like Tim Duncan and Dwyane Wade draw oohs and aahs with their spectacular moves. But before those players developed their superstar flair, they built a solid base of fundamental skills in all phases of the game.

"Basketball Skills & Drills" provides a perfect blueprint for building the foundation that every well-rounded player needs. This special book and DVD package demonstrates each key skill:

-Player positioning

-Moving without the ball

-Shooting

-Passing, catching, and dribbling

-Perimeter moves

-Post moves

-Defense

-Rebounding

The skills and 90 drills, coaching tips, and DVD reinforce the skill instruction, emphasize key points, and explain how to correct common errors. And since individual skills are effective only when used within the team concept, the book also covers key team principles for both ends of the court. Tactics for offense, including special situations such as out-of-bounds plays, will improve spacing, ball and player movement, shot selection, and scoring. Defensive tactics emphasize positioning, pressure, and various systems to apply in each area or level of the court.

To be an all-star, you must be fundamentally sound. "Basketball Skills & Drills" is your guide to becoming a complete player--one who can change the game with great moves and smart play.

Genres: Basketball, Sports

272 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1999

Reviews

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid book for developing the reader and else individuals who possibly are to be taught after his cementing a know for universal circumstances in basketball. The diction of it is not so lofty and there is a dvd included for those who wish to buy a hardcopy. From where I come, that is call a win-win situation!

[Coach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book for the basics of basketball! Must read for young coaches who have played the game, has some good perspectives.

[Erik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bit advanced for midget level, but detailed descriptions of advanced techniques, like power and post moves. Some drills are good, but there are tons that did not seem clearly described. Perhaps a good reference for certain techniques.

2016-02-22: After reviewing some web sites this past season, I picked this book up again. It does cover everything from soup to nuts and focuses on progressions, so it covers basics to advanced. It is just a pile of info and so is a bit daunting if you are looking for just a few drills for a few skills. Upping from 3 stars to 4 stars due to its scope.