Basketball : Skills and Rules

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. History of basketball. 3. Court and equipment. 4. Ball handling and holding. 5. Jumping and rebounding. 6. Dribbling. 7. Throwing. 8. Passing. 9. Catching. 10. Screening. 11. Pivot play. 12. Basket shooting. 13. Body balance and footwork. 14. Fakes and feints. 15. Offensive game. 16. Defensive game. 17. Signals. 18. Rules of the game. 19. Terms used in basketball.

"Game of Basketball is a team game which is being played indoors. Two teams, each of five players participates in the game. The aim of each team is to score into the opponents\' basket and to prevent the other team from gaining control of the ball or scoring. The team that has scored the greater number of points at the end of playing time shall be the winner of the game.

Basketball Skills and Rules is the unique and valuable efforts by the author to teach the game of basketball to the beginners, learners, sportsmen, coaches and teachers. It has something for everyone who plays this wonderful game. Although basketball is not famous and commonly played in our country yet it has its own place to the eyes of sportsmen and spectators.

The present work gives appropriate information to the readers with expert technical guidance and instructions on all aspects of the game. The book is consists of the latest rules and regulations of the game of basketball. All the experienced players, beginners, coaches and people desirable to become basketball player will get a great help through this book." (jacket)