Author(s): Faye Young Miller,Wayne Coffey
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 192
Publisher: Facts on File Inc
Language: English
Date Published: 2009-12-15
Dimensions: 187.96 x 236.22 x 15.24mm
Publication City/Country: New York, United States
Edition: Fourth Edition
Illustrations: full-colour & black-&-white photographs, full-colour diagrams, glossary, resources, index

Women's basketball is more popular now than ever, and the number of girls playing youth basketball is at an all-time high. At the same time, the competition on the court has become stiffer than ever before. ""Winning Basketball for Girls, Fourth Edition"" covers all the elements of the game, from the basics to the most advanced moves and plays. Drills and exercises give athletes the tools they need to learn new techniques and fine-tune their existing ones. Nearly 100 full-color photographs feature real high school athletes and demonstrate proper playing techniques - from basic skills to expert moves. Also included here are more than 30 full-color diagrams and an all-new chapter, Preparation for Success - Getting in Shape, that emphasizes the benefits of keeping fit to enhance performance on the court. The history and rules of the game have also been added as well as new exercises and tips for improving all aspects of play. Chapters of this title include: A Look at the Game; Getting Started; Preparation for Success - Getting in Shape; Ball-Handling - Developing a Feel for the Ball; Footwork - The Foundation of Good Basketball; Your Best Shot; Passing - The Heart of the Game; Dribbling Under Control; Playing Tough Defense; and, All About Zones.