Full Description
Understand basketball basics and get up to speed on leagues around the world
Basketball For Dummies is a fully updated fan's guide to this exciting sport. This fun reference is great for anyone interested in following or playing basketball at any level. You'll learn the history of the game, the basic rules, and techniques for shooting, playing offense, playing defense, and rebounding. Get the inside scoop on high school, college, professional, and international leagues—including the wildly popular and exciting women's game—so you can follow the intricacies of play as you support your favorite team. This edition covers the latest changes to the sport, keeping coaches, fans, and players up to date with essential basketball knowledge.
Find all the information you need to understand basketball basics like shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and different player positions
Learn how the pro game has evolved, including changes to the rules
Get caught up on Women's NCAA Basketball, the WNBA, and women's leagues around the world
Improve your NCAA tournament picks with expert tips on key factors to consider
Basketball For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about playing or following the game.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Basketball 101 5
CHAPTER 1: Bare-Bones Basketball 7
CHAPTER 2: The Wear and Where of Basketball 17
CHAPTER 3: The Rules 31
CHAPTER 4: Statistics 49
Part 2: The Fundamentals of Basketball 69
CHAPTER 5: Shooting 71
CHAPTER 6: Offense 91
CHAPTER 7: Defense 111
CHAPTER 8: Rebounding 143
CHAPTER 9: Moves, Plays, and Strategies 159
Part 3: The Game 175
CHAPTER 10: Pickup Basketball 177
CHAPTER 11: High School Basketball 195
CHAPTER 12: College Basketball 209
CHAPTER 13: Professional Basketball 235
CHAPTER 14: International Basketball 255
Part 4: The Part of Tens 275
CHAPTER 15: Ten Important Dates in Basketball History 277
CHAPTER 16: Ten Best Basketball Websites 285
CHAPTER 17: Ten NBA Legends 289
CHAPTER 18: Ten WNBA Legends 297
Part 5: Appendixes 305
APPENDIX A: Glossary of Basketball Terms 307
APPENDIX B: Drilling the Basics 315
Inde 331
