I have nearly every book Burrall Paye has written about coaching basketball. Without a doubt his reputation, and his record, as a basketball coach are outstanding. His other books are excellent resources for coaches wanting to learn the x's and o's of the game. This book is a little different. It is not about x's and o's but how to teach skills and the game to young basketball players. If you have a basic understanding...
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The drills in this book are well organized and laid out so that the beginning coach can use them from the 6 year old beginning player up to championship caliber high school squads. I have been coaching youth basketball for over 23 years and this is one of the best instruction manuals I have used. Outstanding.
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I've coached my son's team for three years as a dedicated parent, but my b-ball drills have been re-treads of my old Jr. & Sr. High drills. I looked for a book for awhile before finding this one; it has given me many fun & challenging drills easy enough for 9 - 11 year old boys with variations that expand as their skill level increases. I'd think that this book would be adequate at least through Middle School age. Perhaps...
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I was new to coaching youth basketball and needed ideas for drills. This book was helpful with drills as well as good diagrams and explanations.
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This book is an excellent resourse for any coach. There is a chapter for each fundamental of the game. Each chaper has a nice progression of drills and a purpose behind each. Each individual drill has a referenced prerequisite section, a detailed break-down and diagram of the drill, and crucial teaching points as a ruberic. It also has a section to help you plan your practices for the entire season. I have read many books...
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