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Book SynopsisSo you're thinking about volunteering to coach youth basketball? Great! You're in for a fun, rewarding experience. Whether you're new to the sport and looking for some guidance or you're a seasoned coach hunting for some fresh tips, Coaching Basketball For Dummies will help you command the court with confidence.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Getting Started Coaching Youth Basketball 7
Chapter 1: Teaching Basketball to Children 9
Chapter 2: Preparing for a Successful Season 17
Chapter 3: Covering the Basketball Basics 31
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Parents 51
Part II: Building Your Basketball Coaching Skills 67
Chapter 5: Evaluating Your Team 69
Chapter 6: Running a Great Practice 85
Chapter 7: Game Day 103
Chapter 8: Refining Your Coaching Strategies 121
Part III: Working with Beginning and Intermediate Players 131
Chapter 9: Teaching the Offensive Fundamentals 133
Chapter 10: Teaching the Defensive Fundamentals 155
Chapter 11: Fundamental Drills for Beginners 177
Chapter 12: Coaching Offense 101 195
Chapter 13: Coaching Defense 101 213
Chapter 14: Taking Your Drills to the Next Level 231
Part IV: Moving On to Advanced Basketball Strategies 247
Chapter 15: Coaching Offense 201 249
Chapter 16: Coaching Defense 201 265
Chapter 17: Zoning In on Advanced Drills 281
Part V: Shooting for the Extra Points 291
Chapter 18: Keeping Your Kids Healthy and Injury Free 293
Chapter 19: Challenges Every Coach Faces 311
Chapter 20: Coaching a Travel Team 327
Part VI: The Part of Tens 337
Chapter 21; Ten (Or So) Things to Say to Your Team before the Game 339
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Stay Realistic When Coaching Children 343
Index 347
