Learning Basketball

Basketball is one of the fastest team sports with lots of action. Skillful handling of the ball and good teamwork makes for a great time while scoring many points. This book teaches youngsters basic techniques such as passing, catching, dribbling, smart ways to get open, and of course making baskets. A little panther accompanies the child throughout the book. He tells much about the sport of basketball, offering tips on clothing, rules and a healthy lifestyle. The book features: throws, dribbling, passing; information on fitness; how to execute basic techniques; avoid possible mistakes; and, exercises and games you can do at home. Basketball is the fastest team sport and has lots of action. Skillful handling of the ball and good team play with your friends make for lots of fun and many points. In addition to playing with your friends you work hard on basic techniques like passing, catching, dribbling, smart ways to get open, and of course making baskets. With this book we would like to accompany you as you practice and play. Here you can take your time looking up throws, dribbling, passing and much more. We provide important information on fitness, demonstrate how to execute basic techniques, show you possible mistakes a Cover; Table of Contents; 1 Dear Beginning Basketball Player; 2 How Basketball Began; 3 Hi There, Dirk!; 4 No Pain, No Gain; 5 Basketball Equipment; 6 A Feel for the Ball; 7 Dribbling, Passing, Catching, Shooting Baskets; 8 Playing as a Team; 9 Keeping Things Straight; 10 Ready for the Badge?; 11 Let's Play!; 12 Fit and Healthy; 13 Playing for a Club; 14 Solutions; 15 Let's Talk!; Photo & Illustration Credits Introduces children to the skills and techniques of basketball, rules of the game, and how to play on a basketball team.