This book gives readers a look at each position on the gridiron, showing how cornerbacks and safeties cover wide receivers and how linebackers try to sack the quarterback.
"What is a triple-double? What happens at the foul line? How does a basketball player execute a fade-away jumper? These are all important questions to ask if you want to be a successful small forward, and readers will find the answers waiting for them to discover. Fun facts about the strategy and skills needed to be a great small forward are presented through engaging main text and eye-catching fact boxes. Readers learn both the offensive and defensive responsibilities involved in playing this important position. They'll also find vibrant, full-color photographs of small forwards in action on every page"--Provided by the publisher.
"What do Blake Griffin and Tim Duncan have in common? They're both star power forwards in the NBA. Power forwards have the strength and skills needed to prevent other teams from scoring and making big plays to help their team score. These strong basketball players are known for their big dunks and defensive plays. Readers discover these facts and many more about power forwards through engaging main text and fun fact boxes. Full-color photographs of power forwards in action show readers how the strategies they're learning with each turn of the page can lead to success on the basketball court"--Provided by the publisher.
"Introduces readers to the top NBA shooters of all time. Readers will lean about their roads to professional careers, from backyard hoops and college championships to the NBA court."--Publisher.
Presents skills and strategies for basketball shooting, covering long-range three-pointers, midrange jumpers, bank shots, and free shots. Includes DVD with demonstrations of techniques and drills.
Examines the lives and careers of ten outstanding three-point shooters in professional basketball history, including Michael Adams, Danny Ainge, and Larry Bird.
