Download or read book Basketball Essentials written by Ryan Goodson and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.