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UCF Knights Insider. John Denton’s Knights Insider: Latavius Murray Looks For Repeat of 2011
Latavius Murray had a linebacker draped over his inside shoulder and the pass to him during spring drills was well off target. He could have easily let the ball sail out of bounds and moved on to the next play, but what the UCF tailback did next gave a glimpse into his blossoming talents.
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Basketball Skills & Drills Volume 5: Passing and Catching [VHS] $40.00 Explains and demonstrates the various types of basketball passes. Examines passing when closely guarded, seeing the whole floor, making the easy pass, reading the defenders, passing and moving, and pass fakes. Explains choice of passes (air, lob, bounce) and types of passes (2-hand chest, overhead, baseball, push, and hook). Includes a free pocket-sized set of “Coaching Cues” so you can take what …

Basketball Skills & Drills for Younger Players Volume 2: Ballhandling (Passing, Catching, and Dribbling) [VHS] $40.00 Presents a detailed overview of the fundamentals and techniques involved in handling the ball properly. In an easy-to-understand and apply manner, the video uses on-the-court player demonstrations to help explain and show how youth basketball coaches can improve the ballhandling skills of their players. Covers passing fundamentals, catching fundamentals, four types of passes, dribbling fundamental…

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Ganon Baker’s Basketball School: Passing $39.99 Ganon Baker’s Basketball School is in session. Today’s topic: Passing. You can and should improve your passing skills by working on these drills by yourself or with a partner. Oh yes, you can work on your passing by yourself. With basketball passing drills for the Preps and the Pros, Ganon Baker will have you passing like Steve Nash. Ganon starts with the Teaching Points of passing and then moves …

Spalding Folding Hot Shot Ball Return $679.99 Incorporating a free-standing, foldable design, the Spalding Hot Shot ball return offers easy storage without sacrificing performance. Its versatile net frame design angles up or down for all types of return passes and drills….

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Coach Bob Hurley’s Favorite Drills by America’s Greatest Coaches, Volume II $25.99 With Volume II of Coach Bob Hurley’s newly released instructional DVD series, Hurley continues to share his favorite drills with players and coaches of all levels. Similar to Volume I, Coach explains the tactics and philosophies that he uses daily with his own, national championship winning St. Anthony’s Friars high school team. Choose between Hurley’s live or voice over commentary to truly immers…

Great Basketball Drills: A Baffled Parent’s Guide $3.98 The newest addition to the highly successful Baffled Parent’s Guide Series. Written by a teacher and basketball coach with more than three decades of experience, Great Basketball Drills offers 125 games that will keep practices fresh and kids moving and excited. Here is a fun, engaging alternative to traditional rote drills, with games designed to teach basic skills, sharpen reflexes, and build co…

Basketball Basics: How to Play Like the Pros $17.95 Basketball is an ideal sport for youth in today’s economic climate — basketball courts are abundant and the costs associated with participation (equipment, access, clothing) are low compared to other popular sports. In Basketball Basics, famed NBA coach and Hall of Fame player Jay Triano presents the important drills and fundamental skills that every young player needs to excel on the hardwood. Focusing on the core areas — Conditioning, Offense, Defense, Rebounds, and Plays That Make a Difference — Triano provides step-by-step instructions for everything from balance and stretching to dribbling and passing, from shooting to catching to lay-ups and free throws. The book includes instructional photos on every page, as well as full-color action photos of international and NBA stars and playing tips from some of the greatest players in the world, including Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Emanuel Ginobili, and Yao Ming. Featuring a foreword by two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, Basketball Basics is essential equipment for young players hoping to master the hoops and a must-have for coaches and parents.

Basketball Fun & Games:50 Skill-Building Activities for Children $19.95 By using Basketball Fun & Games: 50 Skill-Building Activities for Children, you can- make learning basketball a positive experience for children,- choose from 50 activities and games to build skills and tactical understanding and work toward the national standards,- take the “kill” out of “drill” to put fun into learning what can be a complicated game,- quickly locate developmentally appropriate games for 5- to 12-year-old children.Teachers, coaches, and recreation leaders who are looking to increase the effectiveness of their teaching while making learning enjoyable need look no further. Basketball Fun & Games: 50 Skill-Building Activities for Children contains age- and developmentally appropriate activities that are the antidote to the “same old, same old” drills that take the fun out of learning basketball and fitness skills. And these activities are more than just appropriate; they're engaging and creative, and they leave participants eager to come back for more.Basketball Fun & Games: 50 Skill-Building Activities for Children is a time saver for those looking for fun ways to improve participants' skills and fitness. It offers clear instruction, equipment lists, and tested tips. Plus, you can quickly locate the games and activities you need by using the game finder. What does all this mean? It means you can- use games and activities that are geared to meet specific age and developmental levels in children ages 5 to 12, – minimize prep time while providing top-notch instruction,- help kids strive to attain the National Standards for Physical Education, and- choose from a variety of activities to maintain interest while building basketball skills and tactical understanding.Activities and games are presented for warming up, ball handling, passing, shooting, multiple skills, and tactics and teamwork. Each activity

Basketball Fundamentals: A Better Way to Learn the Basics $1.99 Learning to play basketball has never been more effective—or more fun—than with Basketball Fundamentals. Students will enjoy using this resource because they will learn by doing, spending less time reading and more time engaged in playing the game. With simple instructions and accompanying photographs, this book makes it easy to teach the game of basketball quickly.Basketball Fundamentals begins by teaching basic offensive skills so that students get an immediate sense of where they belong on the court and what to do when they get the ball. A separate chapter on defense teaches students how to stop the opposition by playing man-to-man, zone, or combination defense. Chapters are devoted to mastering specific skills including lay-ups, perimeter shooting, passing, dribbling, screening, and rebounding. Each chapter addresses a specific skill, leading the student through a simple, four-step sequence:·You Can Do It: The skill or tactic is introduced with sequential instructions and accompanying photographs.·More to Choose and Use: Variations and extensions of the primary skill are covered.·Take It to the Court: Readers learn how to apply the skill in competition.·Give It a Go: Several direct experiences—such as drills, small-sided games, and self-tests—are provided to gauge, develop, and hone the skill. Writer Jon Oliver is a veteran instructor and coach with a broad range of basketball teaching experience at the educational, recreational, and competitive levels. Oliver knows how to communicate clearly and succinctly, making reading and applying the content to the court enjoyable for students of all ages.As part of the Sports Fundamentals Series, Basketball Fundamentals will help you teach and your students learn the basic skills and tactics of the game so that they can compete on the court in no time at all.

Basketball Tip-INS : 100 Tips and Drills for Young Basketball Players $0.01 Basketball,more than any other game,can be self-taught through effective practice. Basketball Tip-Ins is the ideal guide for youngsters and parents who want to learn more about playing the sport. The book features 100 tips and drills from basketball writer and high school coach Nick Sortal. All facets of basketball are covered,from ballhandling,passing,shooting,rebounding,and defensive play to positioning and proper conditioning. Basketball Tip-Ins is fully illustrated and includes an introduction by University of Miami coach Leonard Hamilton.

Basketball: A Guide to Skills, Techniques and Tactics $16.58 A comprehensive guide to the fundamental skills that every player needs to master in order to play basketball successfully Providing a thorough description of each skill and technique, this volume then presents helpful coaching points that emphasize common mistakes. It provides several learning drills for each of the skills, which progress from beginner level through to the intermediate and more advanced levels, thus catering for the needs of players of all abilities. Catching and passing the ball, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, individual moves—such as defensive stance and fakes—as well as combination play between two or three players, and team-attacking and team-defense are all addressed in considerable detail. The book also covers organizing basketball events, developing a coaching philosophy, coaching evaluation, the most important rules of the game, and the concept of “total training,” which embraces the technical, physical, tactical, psychological, theoretical, biological, and artistic building blocks of the modern coaching process.

Great Basketball Drills: A Baffled Parent’s Guide $0.01 “A real must.”—Morgan Wooten, head coach, DeMatha Catholic High School”A great addition to any youth basketball coach’s library. I know we’ll be using these activities in our basketball camps.”—Greg Murrell, director, Motion Concepts Sports CampsSo, you’ve finally settled into your role as coach. Now you’re looking for ways to make practices more active and rewarding.Great Basketball Drills includes 125 step-by-step illustrated drills that will keep your players moving, motivated, and most of all, having fun. Coach Garland covers the basic skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting with the “games approach” that enhances team communication and decision-making skills. Other drills focus on improving court movement, defense, rebounding, and screening. You’ll even learn a thing or two about coaching style, and how to make improvement the goal of team practices rather than winning or losing.Use Garland’s Ten Commandments of Practice to improve your players and your team Pinpoint problems with the Troubleshooting Chart Find answers to common problems in the Q&A section Get tips on creating a positive attitude, building team spirit, and getting along with parents Make your practices fun and rewarding Match your drills to age and ability”Coach Garland has done a great job designing a way for kids to learn basic skills while having fun.”—Mike Edge, clinician, Motion Concepts Sports Camps”Equips coaches with the ability to understand and present skills and movement in a clear and enjoyable manner.”—Rob Bailey, recreation supervisor, Harford, Maryland”Breaks down the basic skills of basketball to a simple plan for learning.”—Spike Griffith, youth coach, North Harford High SchoolJim Garland has been an elementary physical education teacher for thirty-one years. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education. He has coached youth and high school basketball,

Lacrosse For Dummies $21.99 Your complete guide to the fastest growing sport in North America!Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan of field or box lacrosse, this friendly guide explains everything you need to know about the game. From the basic rules of the men’s andwomen’s games and the fundamentals of passing and catching to advanced offensive and defensive strategies, you’ll discover how to get the most out of this exciting sport.Understand the essentials — meet the players on the field and floor, discover how the game is played, and get to know the rulesGet equipped — choose the perfect stick and select protective gear that gives you the freedom to moveBecome a better player — bone up on basic technique, develop your passing and catching skills through drills, and learn how to evade defenders and stop offensive playersImprove as a team — investigate how your team can play as one — both offensively and defensively — to increase your chances of victoryCoach like a pro — figure out what style of play suits your team, draw up winning game plans, and keep your players sharpCheer from the sidelines — find the best ways to follow lacrosse on television, online, or in print; check out the top high schooland college teams; and keep up with the pros in the MLL and NLLOpen the book and find:What makes women’s lacrosse uniqueHow to read referees’ signalsHelpful tips from star college and professional playersTraits every great goalie must haveHow lacrosse is similar to basketball and hockeyThe ingredients for effective special teamsMental and physical conditioning plans to keep you game-readyProfiles of the top playersLearn to:Understand the field, box, and women’s gamesGet the proper equipmentImprove your offensive and defensive skillsKeep up with college and professional ga

More Five-Star Basketball Drills $3.94 The only source for more than 100 drills and skills from the nation’s premier basketball camp”No one has done more for the game of basketball in the past four decades than Five-Star’s Howard Garfinkel and Will Klein.”—Mike Krzyzewski, Duke UniversityBefore there was a Nike or Adidas camp for the nation’s elite high-school players to attend, there was Five-Star. Still going strong after thirty-seven years in operation, Howard Garfinkel and Will Klein’s Five-Star camp has produced hundreds of NBA and Division 1-A college players, including such superstars as Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Moses Malone, Patrick Ewing, Dominique Wilkins, and Grant Hill.Now, in this follow-up to the popular Five-Star Basketball Drills, Garfinkel and Klein bring the drills up to date, with the ins and outs on three-point shots, isolation plays, weight training, and the many other exciting new developments that have revolutionized the sport in the past fifteen years. Accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, this proven drill program will improve your game—and increase your hoop literacy—with a time-tested combination of new moves and classic maneuvers.In this one-of-a-kind, exclusive guide, Five-Star’s talented and dedicated alumni coaches—including Rick Pitino, Hubie Brown, and Mike Fratello—let you in on the camp’s winning strategy, as they outline more than 100 fundamentally sound and easy-to-execute drills on:Speed and quickness Agility Man-to-man defense Dribbling and passing Offensive moves Full-court lay-ups Shooting Off-season workouts And much more No matter what your competition level—youth league, high school, college, or even pro—More Five Star Basketball Drills will give you the means to achieve with its sure-fire plan for honing and improving your game.Howard Garfinkel and Will Klein cofounded Five-Star Basketball camp in

More Five-Star Basketball Drills $16.95 The only source for more than 100 drills and skills from the nation’s premier basketball camp”No one has done more for the game of basketball in the past four decades than Five-Star’s Howard Garfinkel and Will Klein.”—Mike Krzyzewski, Duke UniversityBefore there was a Nike or Adidas camp for the nation’s elite high-school players to attend, there was Five-Star. Still going strong after thirty-seven years in operation, Howard Garfinkel and Will Klein’s Five-Star camp has produced hundreds of NBA and Division 1-A college players, including such superstars as Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, Moses Malone, Patrick Ewing, Dominique Wilkins, and Grant Hill.Now, in this follow-up to the popular Five-Star Basketball Drills, Garfinkel and Klein bring the drills up to date, with the ins and outs on three-point shots, isolation plays, weight training, and the many other exciting new developments that have revolutionized the sport in the past fifteen years. Accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs, this proven drill program will improve your game—and increase your hoop literacy—with a time-tested combination of new moves and classic maneuvers.In this one-of-a-kind, exclusive guide, Five-Star’s talented and dedicated alumni coaches—including Rick Pitino, Hubie Brown, and Mike Fratello—let you in on the camp’s winning strategy, as they outline more than 100 fundamentally sound and easy-to-execute drills on:Speed and quickness Agility Man-to-man defense Dribbling and passing Offensive moves Full-court lay-ups Shooting Off-season workouts And much more No matter what your competition level—youth league, high school, college, or even pro—More Five Star Basketball Drills will give you the means to achieve with its sure-fire plan for honing and improving your game.Howard Garfinkel and Will Klein cofounded Five-Star Basketball camp in

The Women’s Basketball Drill Book $11.52 The ultimate drill collection from basketball's best!Two of the game's winningest coaches – Tennessee's Pat Summitt and Texas' Jody Conradt – share their favorite drills that have helped produce over 1,800 victories! Fellow NCAA National Championship head coaches Nancy Fahey, Brenda Frese, Wendy Larry, Muffet McGraw, Amy Ruley, and Tara VanDerveer combine with over 40 more of the game's legendary minds to bring you their game-winning drills and strategies to create The Women's Basketball Drill Book, the most comprehensive basketball drill book ever published.Whether you're a coach or player, aspiring young hopeful or experienced team leader, this resource will provide you with 186 drills covering all aspects of the game:-Warming up-Conditioning-Footwork-Ballhandling-Passing-Screening-Shooting-Rebounding-Defense-Perimeter play-Post play-Transition play Whether you wish to develop new skills or fine-tune your game, rely on the drills that have produced a combined 21 NCAA National Championships. The Women's Basketball Drill Book is the one and only drill book you'll ever need!

Youth Basketball Drills $17.95 Spectacular plays may make the highlight reels, but winning results from consistent execution of sound fundamentals. Youth Basketball Drills contains all the drills you need to develop the essential skills in your players. Authors Burrall and Patrick Paye have outlined drills and variations that cover the entire scope of the game in both offense and defense. The drills are grouped by skills, with variations that progress as your players learn. Explanations show you how, when, and why to use each drill.You'll find the information to build stronger individual players and develop a winning team. The arrangement of this book makes it a perfect reference tool—all of the details are presented in a step-by-step format. The drills are categorized into three skill development levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Each drill is clearly marked by number and by name, with an estimate of how much time it takes to execute. A list of all related drills is given to help you implement a systematic order to your workouts. There are drills for all facets of basketball, including- balance and agility,- footwork,- ballhandling,- passing,- cutting,- screening,- rebounding, and- shooting.Defensive skills are also addressed—both for the individual and as a team—including stance and footwork, individual moves, and team defense.It's important to start young players out right—executing each move and each technique exactly as they are meant to be done. Having youngsters learn and then practice the proper techniques is vital. Youth Basketball Drills will give you the know-how and practice tools to teach young players the correct techniques, fundamental movements, and proper footwork to excel in basketball.