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INSTRUCTIONAL TIPS BASKETBALL
 

Resources

Internet Library Books for Purchase
Suggestions on How to Run a Clinic Session for Coaches (on the Clinic Division Page)

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  On the Internet

(There are many instructional sites on the internet.  Here is a sampling.  Try your own search using Yahoo, or Google, entering the words: Coaching Basketball.  You can to go to these links directly by clicking on them.)

Detailed Coaching Instructions, Journals & Manuals:

http://www.ncaa.org/bbp/basketball_marketing/kids_club/index.html
(Excellent video examples of skills and tactics and other coaching resources)

http://www.basketball-tips.com/OurGurus.asp

http://www.havenport.com/hosa/cjournal.htm

http://www.bbhighway.com/

http://www.powerbasketball.com/

http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/basketba.htm#coaching

Sites that Link to Other Coaching Sites:

http://www.havenport.com/hosa/btlinks.htm

http://dmoz.org/Sports/Basketball/Training/

Yahoo Coaching Group Discussions:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/basketball-coaching

A List of Books on Coaching:

http://dmoz.org/Sports/Basketball/Books/Technical/

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In the Library

(These books are found in either the Manhattan or Brooklyn Public Library Systems. To check the card catalogs over the internet, click the following links:  Manhattan: http://www.nypl.org/  
Brooklyn: http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org )

 Coaching Youth Basketball
by American Sport Education Program, Human Kinetics Pub. Inc.(1996)

Drills and Skills for Youth Basketball
by Rich Grawer, Sally Tippett Rains,  Coaches Choice (1997)

Youth Basketball: the guide for coaches and parents
by John P. McCarthy, Betterway Pubs (1996)

A Parent's Guide to Coaching Basketball
by John P. McCarthy, Betterway Pubs (1990)

The Young Basketball Player
by Chris Mullen, Dorling Kindersley (1995)

:Basketball Fundamentals & Team Play
Pat Summitt, Madison, Brown & Benchmark (1996)

Step-by-Step Basketball Fundamentals for the Player
John Scott, Prentice Hall (1989)

Basketball (Learn how to be a star player)
Matt Parselle, Two Can Pubs (2000)

NBA Basketball Offense Basics
Mark Vancil, Sterling Pub (1996)

The Art of Basketball: a guide to self-improvement in the fundamentals of the game
Oscar Robertson, O Robertson Media Ventures (1998)

Becoming a Basketball Player: Individual Skills
Hal Wissel, Basketball World (1990)

Play Better Basketball: An illustrated guide to winning techniques and strategies for players & coaches
Jim Pruitt, Contemporary Books (1982)

The NABC Basketball Drill Book
by Jerry Krause, Masters Press (1998)

Basketball Skills and Drills
by Jerry Krause, Human Kinetics Pub. Inc.(1999)

Bird Watching: On Playing and Coaching the Game I Love
by Larry Bird & Jackie MacMullan, Warner Books (1999)

The Basketball Dribbling Guide
by Sidney Goldstein, Golden Aura (1999)

The Basketball Defense Guide
by Sidney Goldstein, Golden Aura (1999)

Basketball Playbook 2: All new plays from the best coaches in the NBA
by Bob Ociepka & Dale Raterman, Contemporary Books (2001)

Basic Basketball
by Butch Beard, M.Kesend (1985)

Basketball: Concepts and Techniques
by Bob Cousy & Frank G. Power, Jr., Allyan & Bacon (1983)

The Basketball Coaches Bible: A comprehensive and systematic guide to coaching
by Sidney Goldstein, Golden Aura (1994)

Basketball Basics: Drills, techniques and strategies for coaches
by Howard Marcus, Contemporary Books (1991)

Basketball Fundamentals: a complete mental training guide
by Jay Mikes, Leisure Press (1987)

Practical Modern Basketball
by John R. Wooden, Wiley (1980)

Basketball: Steps to Success
by Hal Wissel; Human Kinetics Pub. Inc.(1994)

Rookie Coaches Basketball Guide
by American Coaching Effectiveness Program, Leisure Press (1991)

VIDEO: You be the coach: a basketball coaching guide for parents
by Bob McDonald, Wehman Video (1995)

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Books Available in Bookstores to Purchase
(These were found in Barnes & Noble and Walden Books.  At the end of this section are books found at Amazon.com)

WBCA's Defense Basketball Drills
by Women's Basketball Coaches Ass'n; Human Kinetics, (2001)

Basketball: Steps to Success
by Hal Wissel; Human Kinetics Pub. Inc.(1994)

Youth Basketball Drills (110 Basic to Advanced Drills
by Burrall & Patrick Paye; Human Kinetics Pub. Inc. (2001)

Winning Basketball: Techniques and Drills for Playing Better Basketball
by Ralph L. Pim; Contemporary Book (1994)

Beyond the Absolute Limit
by Stan Keller; Yes I Can Publications (1194)

Book Available from amazon.com(Some books may not be available or the prices have changed since this original listing)

Coaching Youth Basketball: A Baffled Parent's Guide -- by David G. Faucher; Paperback Our Price: $14.96  -- Or buy used from $6.00  
Five-Star Basketball Drills -- by Howard Garfinkel (Editor); Paperback Our Price: $11.53  
Blackboard Strategies: Over 200 Favorite Plays -- by Eric Sacharski (Editor); Paperback
Our Price: $14.95   
Leading With the Heart : Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life
by Mike Krzyzewski, et al (Paperback - March 2001)
Our Price: $11.16
Winning Hoops with Coach K on CD ROM by Mike Krzyzewski (CD-ROM) Our Price: $39.00
Five-Star Basketball Drills
by Howard Garfinkel (Editor) (Paperback - October 1988
Our Price: $11.96
Power Pattern Offenses for Winning Basketball
by Jack Nagle (Hardcover - March 1986)
Our Price: $27.95
Basketball: Multiple Offense and Defense, Revised Printing
by Dean Smith, et al (Paperback),
Our Price: $17.49

            And many, many more.  Just search for "Basketball"

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