Winning Basketball

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"Coach Pim is an outstanding teacher and coach. He truly understands the game and has the ability to break down the fundamentals for easy comprehension and fast learning. This book is perfect for players who want .to improve their game." -- Dan Majerle This illustrated guide is essential for any player seeking to take his or her game to a higher level. Covering all the fundamentals of the game -- dribbling, passing, shooting, and footwork -- Winning Basketball details more than 65 progressive drills designed to help players master the various skills necessary to build a strong offense. In addition, there are instructions for perfecting lay-ups, free throws, three-pointers, inside moves, and rebounds. More than just a player's guide, this book gives coaches valuable information on how to set up training programs, instill winning attitudes in their teams, and use practice time to its fullest. Complete with checklists for pinpointing players' weaknesses and loaded with scores of action photographs and diagrams, this guide is a must for players and coaches alike. Ralph L. Pim, EdD, is the head basketball coach at Limestone College, in Gaffney, South Carolina. He has coached basketball for 20 years and conducts annual clinics nationwide.