Practical Modern Basketball

by John Wooden

Book Overview

Coach Wooden, more than anything else, is a teacher. Basketball just happens to be his subject. This book outlines a pattern, a theory, a strategy, and a course for how to develop as a basketball... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0024294705
• ISBN13: 9780024294708
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Could use an update

I have a ton of books on various aspects of coaching basketball, and this is by far the most comprehensive resource I own. I particularly appreciate Coach Wooden's attention to detail and his down-to-earth, methodical approach. I'd give it 4.5 stars if that were possible, just because this edition looks like it was run off on a photocopy machine, particularly the photos, but in terms of content, it's almost certain to be the most valuable book in a basketball coach's library.

Basketball Book

I found this book to be very informative. This was purchased for my grandson who is a basketball fan and player (age 14) and I am sure that he will be delighted with the book (a Christmas present for him)

Practical Modern Basketball

When you think of Success, you should recognize John R. Wooden as the leader in this area. This book expands upon his Pyramid of Success philospophy through his coaching regiment. Here again, what was the reason for UCLA's success. It was through the attention to detail and preparation. This book is very detail oriented. It is a working example of what it takes to become successful in coaching basketball. If you are coaching youths that are below the high school ranks, then this book is probably to advanced for knowledge transfer. But, there are many drills, offensive sets and defensive alignments that are teachable to young basketball players. For coaches involved in youth leagues, CYO, AAU, Intramurals, Junior High School, this book can help if you are trying to improve upon specific areas of teaching basketball. For instance, I found the 3-1-1 or "T" Half Court Zone Trap to be quite effective and provided a new look defense. There are a multitude of offensive sets, systems, and drills that may help as well. What you'll find in the book is there is no magic to winning as the label "Wizard" would suggest. It is accomplished through hard work and for coaches it is the details. Thanks again Coach Wooden.

The Bible of the Sport

Once again, coach Wooden enlightens us with his tremendous insight, not only to the game, but in all aspects of life.At 31 years of age, and starting my coaching endeavors, I can remember back in my high school playing days, seeing my coach reviewing this book that looked like a text book, over to one side of the gym. This is it, the one book that shows and says it all....From the Wizard himself....John Wooden the legend...There will never be another one like him!

Possibly Best Basketball Fundamentals Book of All Time

Written by the geatest coach, this book offers the ideas and tested methods on how to achieve success, in the right way. Coach Wooden is a brilliant man, and an equally brilliant teacher of the game. This book exemplifies both those qualities.