{"product_id":"basketball-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394364916","title":"Basketball For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394364916","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBasketball For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRichard Phelps (Author), John Walters (Author), Tim Bourret (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394364916, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand basketball basics and get up to speed on leagues around the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasketball For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind all the information you need to understand basketball basics like shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and different player positions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how the pro game has evolved, including changes to the rules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet caught up on Women's NCAA Basketball, the WNBA, and women's leagues around the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your NCAA tournament picks with expert tips on key factors to consider\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBasketball For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about playing or following the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Basketball 101 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Bare-Bones Basketball 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Wear and Where of Basketball 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Rules 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Statistics 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Fundamentals of Basketball 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Shooting 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Offense 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Defense 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Rebounding 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Moves, Plays, and Strategies 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Game 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Pickup Basketball 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: High School Basketball 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: College Basketball 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Professional Basketball 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: International Basketball 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Important Dates in Basketball History 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Best Basketball Websites 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten NBA Legends 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten WNBA Legends 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Appendixes 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary of Basketball Terms 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Drilling the Basics 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 331\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sports \u0026amp; outdoor recreation [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sports \u0026amp; outdoor recreation\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sports%20\u0026amp;%20outdoor%20recreation%20%5BWS%5D%22\"\u003eWS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52460660818200,"sku":"9781394364916","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394364916.jpg?v=1785457194","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/basketball-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394364916","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}