Full Court Press: Basketball Skills and Drills

by Rachel Stuckey

Overview

This fun book gives an exciting overview of the rules, positions, strategies, and equipment in basketball. Dynamic photographs and step-by-step instructions provide tips on shooting, ball handling, passing, rebounding, and defending, as well as helpful pointers for playing each position on the floor. Nutrition and the importance of fair play and teamwork are also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778715573
Publisher:	Crabtree Classics
Publication date:	08/22/2015
Series:	Basketball Source
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 4–6—These slim volumes are packed with information and incorporate graphics, color photos, and bold fonts to explain the rules, history, major teams and players, and skills of the sport. Ruling the Court focuses on championship play, including March Madness and the Paralympic Games. Women and girls share the limelight; a girls' basketball team huddled round their coach graces the cover of Full Court Press. Interspersed with photos are numerous info boxes. Some pages appear cluttered, but the busy layout can also be effective. The authors describe passing, shooting, and rebounding, as well as defensive skills, warming up, and good sportsmanship. VERDICT Though the organization and focus is loose and unfocused, fans will find plenty of interesting nuggets of information in these accessible books.

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