Keywords
Outstanding, Primary, Intermediate, Clive Gifford, basketball, athletes, sports
Document Type
Book Review
Abstract
The fast-paced, physical, and entertaining game of basketball is enjoyed by professional and amateur players around the world. Two teams work to out score each other on netted hoops ten feet high. Success in this game requires extensive knowledge of defensive and offensive skills. This book includes everything needed in a beginning guide to basketball—from tip-off to slam dunk. Filled with twenty-eight detailed chapters, this book teaches readers about passing, dribbling, finding space, types of shots, rebounding, defense, team drills, basketball legends, and more. Its detailed instruction teaches readers foundational skills that will make them successful in this internationally popular game.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Hall, Megan
(2019)
"Basketball: From Tip-off to Slam Dunk—The Essential Guide,"
Children's Book and Media Review: Vol. 40:
Iss.
3, Article 156.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cbmr/vol40/iss3/156