A Barrel Full of Basketball Type Games

A Barrel Full of Basketball Type Games is for beginners, usually 9 to 12 year olds. They are likely to be playing basketball in higher grades and need to learn the basic skills in simpler, less threatening situations than that of the actual game of basketball. Set out in tasks and providing activities and over 140 consolidating games, this book teaches the basic skills of footwork, bodywork, use of space, dribbling, pivoting, passing and receiving, shooting, guarding and offensive and defensive play. Along with skill development, laughter, joy in small accomplishments, thoughtfulness of others, good sportsmanship and the attitude that the fun of the game is what’s important are stressed.