Basketball For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Whether you're a basketball player or a courtside spectator, Basketball For Dummies gives you everything you need to truly appreciate the sport. From players and personalities in the game to rules, regulations, and equipment, this hands-on, friendly guide is a slam-dunk of information and insight for anyone who loves basketball.

• Basketball boot camp — get the bare bones on basketball, from the equipment and object of the game to the rules and major players

• Have a ball — discover the techniques of shooting the ball, playing offense and defense, and rebounding

• Get in the game — find out about the different types of basketball games, from the playgrounds to the largest arenas (and everything in between, including WNBA)

• Be a super fan — learn how to follow a game on TV, the radio, or the Internet, and get expert tips on how to win your office NCAA tournament pool

Open the book and find:

• The object of the game in plain English

• The 411 on the court, the players, fouls, and violations

• Moves, plays, and strategies

• How to become a good shooter

• Drills for improving your game

• Coverage of H-O-R-S-E, 21, Around the World, and 5-3-1

• How hoops differs at the high school, college, professional, and international levels

• Ten NBA legends

Learn:

• The rules and regulations of the game

• Players' roles, positions, drills, and more

• To appreciate the game and all it has to offer