Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of basketball.

"Provides instructional tips on how to improve one's basketball skills, including quotes and advice from professional coaches and athletes"--Provided by publisher.

"Reggie has never felt destined for greatness. He dreams about basketball brilliance all day and night, but the hard truth is that he's a benchwarmer for the West Bottom Badgers, the worst team in the league. Even their mysterious new coach, Rolabi Wizenard, can't seem to help them end their losing streak. Reggie is willing to train tirelessly to improve his game, but the gym itself seems to be working against him in magical ways. Before Reggie can...

"Cuando oigo a la gente decir que se han sentido inspirados por la mentalidad mamba, pienso que todo mi trabajo, todo mi esfuerzo y todo el sudor, ha merecido la pena. Por eso he escrito este libro. Todas las páginas contienen enseñanzas, no sólo sobre el baloncesto, sino también sobre la mentalidad mamba. Es decir, sobre la vida"--Back cover.

"The seven-foot Dirk Nowitzki is one of the great players in basketball history. With a devastating fadeaway and unexpected agility, the Dallas Mavericks superstar helped to pioneer the modern three-shooting game and became a global ambassador for the sport. Award-winning novelist and sportswriter Thomas Pletzinger traveled with Nowitzki for more than seven years, seeking the secret of his success and longevity. In novelistic detail, Pletzinger tells...

"From the fundamentals of footwork to team defensive strategies, this book teaches you how to play winning basketball no matter the situation. Play Better Basketball applies to all levels of basketball -- from the driveway to the gymnasium. More than 300 step-by-step photographs accompany detailed yet easy-to-follow skill descriptions. Beyond the basics of footwork and body position, these instructions emphasize the decision-making that is key to...