Basketball Skills and Drills FROM THE PUBLISHER
Krause provides clear and concise instruction that takes a sequential, progressive approach to the offensive and defensive skills of basketball. 11 photos. 195 illustrations.
SYNOPSIS
Great basketball players like Tim Duncan, Chamique Holdsclaw, and Grant
Hill draw oohs and aahs with their spectacular moves. But before these players
developed their superstar flair, they built a solid base of fundamental skills
in all phases of the game.
Basketball Skills and Drills
provides a perfect blueprint for building the
foundation every well-rounded player needs. Each key individual skill is
taught and illustrated, including:
basic positioning,
moving without the ball,
ballhandling,
shooting,
passing,
perimeter moves,
post moves,
defense, and
rebounding.
The 59 drills serve to reinforce the skill instruction and make every
practice session more fun and effective. Coaching tips sprinkled throughout
the book emphasize key points and explain how to correct common errors.
Since individual skills are effective in games only when used within the
team concept, the book also covers key team principles for both ends of the
court. Tactics for offense, including special situations such as
out-of-bounds plays, will improve spacing, ball and player movement, shot
selection, and scoring. Defensive tactics emphasize positioning, pressure,
and various systems to apply in each area or level of the court.
To be an all-star, a player must first master the
basics. Basketball Skills and Drills is your guide to developing all
the fundamentals of the game. FAbout the Author
Jerry Krause has been coaching the basics of basketball since 1959. His
experience at the elementary, high school, college, and Olympic levels
uniquely qualifies him to write a book that helps to improve the skills of
players at all levels of play.
Krause is a professor of sport philosophy and the director of instruction
for West Point U.S. Military Academy's Department of Physical Education. He
received the 1988 State Honor Award from the Washington Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance for outstanding teaching and
coaching in college physical education.
A member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), Krause is
the chair of their National Research Committee and wrote the 1986 Code of
Ethics. Krause received the 1998 NABC Appreciation Award for lifetime
contributions to basketball. He is also a member and past president of the
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Basketball Coaches
Association.
Krause is also the author of the popular, The
Basketball Bible and the Basketball Resource Guide
, as well as nine other basketball coaching books
and 18 basketball teaching videos.
Don Meyer has reached unprecedented heights in his first 23 seasons as head
men's basketball coach at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. He
reached the 600-win plateau faster than any other coach in college
basketball history. Named the National Coach of the Year in 1989 and 1990,
Meyer was inducted to the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1993. He resides in
Nashville.
Jerry Meyer, Don's son, has begun his ocaching
career as an assistant coach at Vanderbilt University. After a prolific
Tennessee high school career that included consecutive Mr. AA Basketball awards,
he set assist records in college at Lipscomb and the University of Minnesota,
Duluth. He was named both All-American and Academic All-American during his
college career. He currently lives in Nashville.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
In this instructor's guide, Krause, a 30-year coaching veteran, offers comprehensive assistance for developing a daily and seasonal basketball practice plan. Skill areas such as shooting, rebounding, fundamental movements, defensive and offensive play, ball handling, and team concepts are organized into a workable format. Tips for coaches on overcoming specific problem areas are included, as well as suggestions for basic practice drills. However, the book's real strength is in its emphasis on teaching basketball fundamentals correctly. Basketball Skills is an outstanding resource, potentially valuable to novice as well as experienced basketball coaches. It is highly recommended for serious sports collections.-- Kenneth Tillman, Trenton State Coll., N.J.
Booknews
Krause explains all of the individual skills and the basics of team play. Includes drawings, diagrams, and drills. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Jerry Krause, Don Meyer, and Jerry Meyer bring three generations of
basketball playing and coaching expertise to bear on the fundamental skills
of basketball. This package is wide and deep. It is a landmark contribution
for all coaches of men's and women's basketball. If you want to teach the
basic skills, this book is a must. — Pat Summitt Head women's basketball coach University of Tennessee
This Basketball Skills and Drills book, CD ROM, and four videos provide a
complete teaching and learning package for every secondary school coach and
player. Any coach interested in improving his/her craft or players who want
to improve their game would be remiss in not using these landmark tools. — John Wooden Retired former UCLA head basketball coach Hall of fame member as a player and coach
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