Basketball For Dummies

Understand basketball basics and get up to speed on leagues around the world Basketball For Dummies is a fully updated fan's guide to this exciting sport. This fun reference is great for anyone interested in following or playing basketball at any level. You'll learn the history of the game, the basic rules, and techniques for shooting, playing offense, playing defense, and rebounding. Get the inside scoop on high school, college, professional, and international leagues—including the wildly popular and exciting women's game—so you can follow the intricacies of play as you support your favorite team. This edition covers the latest changes to the sport, keeping coaches, fans, and players up to date with essential basketball knowledge. Find all the information you need to understand basketball basics like shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and different player positions Learn how the pro game has evolved, including changes to the rules Get caught up on Women's NCAA Basketball, the WNBA, and women's leagues around the world Improve your NCAA tournament picks with expert tips on key factors to consider Basketball For Dummies is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about playing or following the game.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Basketball 101 5 Chapter 1: Bare-Bones Basketball 7 Chapter 2: The Wear and Where of Basketball 17 Chapter 3: The Rules 31 Chapter 4: Statistics 49 Part 2: The Fundamentals of Basketball 69 Chapter 5: Shooting 71 Chapter 6: Offense 91 Chapter 7: Defense 111 Chapter 8: Rebounding 143 Chapter 9: Moves, Plays, and Strategies 159 Part 3: The Game 175 Chapter 10: Pickup Basketball 177 Chapter 11: High School Basketball 195 Chapter 12: College Basketball 209 Chapter 13: Professional Basketball 235 Chapter 14: International Basketball 255 Part 4: The Part of Tens 275 Chapter 15: Ten Important Dates in Basketball History 277 Chapter 16: Ten Best Basketball Websites 285 Chapter 17: Ten NBA Legends 289 Chapter 18: Ten WNBA Legends 297 Part 5: Appendixes 305 Appendix A: Glossary of Basketball Terms 307 Appendix B: Drilling the Basics 315 Index 331