Teach Yourself Basketball

Contents: Preface. 1. Historical background of Basketball. 2. Qualities of a good Basketball player. 3. Skills and techniques of Basketball: i. Footwork and armwork. ii. Catching. iii. Jumping. iv. Dribble. v. Fundamental offensive drills. vi. Individual offensive drills. vii. Individual defensive skills. viii. Team offence. ix. Team defence. 4. Rules of Basketball. 

"The game of Basketball is full of enjoyment and consists of all the elements of a first rate sport. Action of the play is very fast, according the needs of offence, action of defence get changed and by abundant scoring opportunities arising all through the game, thrill is being provided to the player. With all these, there is still the individual responsibility which invited emulation, stimulates competition and encourages initiative and resource.

In this book the game of Basketball is briefly explained in such a manner that a learner should learn its all skills and techniques with a little difficulty. In this book, all the essential Basketball skills, tactics, techniques, rules are explained briefly with their latest court dimensions, measurements and relevant illustrations for better understand the skills and techniques of Basketball.

In this way, the present book has wide scope for the new aspirant learners who wish to develop and sharpen their Basketball skills, prospective coaches, students and teachers of physical education and sports." (jacket)