Basketball for Dummies Paperback - 2011 - 3rd Edition

From the rear cover

The fun and easy way to get the scoop on hoops from a coaching legend

Whether you're a basketball player or a courtside spectator, Basketball For Dummies gives you everything you need to truly appreciate the sport. From players and personalities in the game to rules, regulations, and equipment, this hands-on, friendly guide is a slam-dunk of information and insight for anyone who loves basketball.

• Basketball boot camp -- get the bare bones on basketball, from the equipment and object of the game to the rules and major players
• Have a ball -- discover the techniques of shooting the ball, playing offense and defense, and rebounding
• Get in the game -- find out about the different types of basketball games, from the playgrounds to the largest arenas (and everything in between, including WNBA)
• Be a super fan -- learn how to follow a game on TV, the radio, or the Internet, and get expert tips on how to win your office NCAA tournament pool

Open the book and find:

• The object of the game in plain English
• The 411 on the court, the players, fouls, and violations
• Moves, plays, and strategies
• How to become a good shooter
• Drills for improving your game
• Coverage of H-O-R-S-E, 21, Around the World, and 5-3-1
• How hoops differs at the high school, college, professional, and international levels
• Ten NBA legends