Coaching Basketball For Dummies

Packed with numerous offensive and defensive drills

The fun and easy way^® to get the score on coaching youth basketball

Planning to volunteer as a basketball coach? This friendly guide helps you command the court by explaining the rules of the game, giving you expert advice on teaching essential skills to different age groups, running great practices, promoting teamwork, helping struggling players, keeping kids healthy and injury-free, and leading your team effectively during a game.

The National Alliance for Youth Sports provides a wide range of programs for coaches, administrators, officials, parents, and young athletes. Greg Bach is the Director of Communications for the Alliance.

THE DUMMIES WAY^®

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Online cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to :

• Develop your coaching philosophy
• Teach offensive and defensive strategies
• Encourage good sportsmanship
• Ensure safety on the field
• Communicate effectively with parents

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