"Being a great athlete takes more than just winning every game. Today's basketball superstars know it takes talent, skill, and respect to make them great. This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart-on and off the court"-- Provided by publisher.
Outlines the responsibilities, qualities, and communication skills needed to effectively coach basketball players fourteen and younger, with practical instructions on rules, equipment, skills, drills, safety, and team building.
Provides step-by-step instructions for improving one's basketball game, covering rules and regulations, equipment, skills, drills, becoming physically fit, and a typical game day for a professional player.