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Basketball For Dummies

By Richard Phelps
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Basketball For Dummies offers an engaging and comprehensive guide to understanding and playing basketball. The book covers fundamental skills, how to improve your game, and insights into the rules and strategies. It also explores the sport's history, great players, and how to appreciate it as a fan.
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You might enjoy this book if you are a basketball enthusiast or a newcomer eager to understand the game better. It provides a comprehensive guide to the rules, strategies, and nuances of basketball, making it a useful resource for players, coaches, and fans alike. The author offers insights that cater to people at all skill levels, ensuring you grasp both the basics and advanced techniques of the sport.

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Basketball For Dummies

The easy way to get the ins, outs, and intrigue on this beloved sport The National Basketball Association (NBA), with 30 teams and an average attendance of more than 17,000 spectators per game, is the richest and most popular basketball league and arguably the most viewed American sport in the world.

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The easy way to get the ins, outs, and intrigue on this beloved sport

The National Basketball Association (NBA), with 30 teams and an average attendance of more than 17,000 spectators per game, is the richest and most popular basketball league—and arguably the most viewed American sport—in the world. This new edition of Basketball For Dummies not only covers the rules and regulations of the NBA, but offers coverage on the WNBA, NCAA, and international basketball leagues.

Basketball For Dummies is a valuable resource to the many fans of this beloved sport, covering everything from players and personalities in the game to rules, regulations, and equipment. Completely updated with information and intrigue that's occurred in the sport since publication of the previous edition, Basketball For Dummies gets you up to speed on everything from NCAA Tournament brackets to college players en route to the NBA.

  • Coverage of the rules and regulations of the NBA
  • Interesting topics like LeBron the Phenom, ESPN's influence on the NBA, and the UCONN women's basketball dynasty
  • Digger's take on John Wooden

Whether you're a basketball player or a courtside spectator, Basketball For Dummies is a slam-dunk of information and intrigue for anyone who loves the sport.

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Basketball For Dummies by Richard Phelps offers a comprehensive guide for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge of the sport. Reviewers appreciate the book for its clear explanations, easy-to-understand language, and practical tips on techniques and rules. The inclusion of insights into strategy and the history of the game is often highlighted, making it a valuable reference for enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118073742

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 3rd edition

Contributors:

  • With Tim Bourret
  • With John Walters

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Richard "Digger" Phelps is the former coach of the NotreDame Fighting Irish men's basketball team. Today, he's a collegebasketball analyst for ESPN. John Walters is a writer at The Daily, aniPad-only national publication. He was a reporter and staff writerat Sports Illustrated for 14 years. Tim Bourret is the sports information director at ClemsonUniversity.

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