Basketball Offenses & Plays

Paperback

Main Details

Title Basketball Offenses & Plays
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kenneth Atkins
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:344
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
Category/GenreSports training and coaching
Basketball
ISBN/Barcode 9780736048477
ClassificationsDewey:796.3232
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 1 Halftones, black and white; 316 Illustrations, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint Human Kinetics Publishers
Publication Date 22 March 2004
Publication Country United States

Description

Make the most of every possession with the help of Basketball Offenses & Plays. Inside you'll find -22 man-to-man offenses,-15 zone offenses,-51 quick-scoring and delay offenses,-26 special situational plays, and-62 inbounds plays.Each section contains a variety of sets and plays, all clearly explained and diagrammed. The presentation will assist you in selecting the best options for your offense based on the game situation, your personnel on the court, your preferred playing style, and your opponent's personnel and tactics. Basketball Offenses & Plays provides all the information you need to make the right call every time your team has the ball.

Author Biography

Ken Atkins has more than 20 years of experience coaching basketball from junior high school to the collegiate level. In 13 years as head coach of the Monarchs at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he took a struggling basketball program and turned it into a constant force in the Middle Atlantic Conference. At King's College, he notched the school's second-most career wins, the most wins in a season, the longest winning streak, and the best career winning percentage. He led the Monarchs to their first conference championship and to three NCAA Division III Tournaments and was twice named Middle Atlantic Conference-Northern Division Coach of the Year. Atkins was a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches for 17 years. Atkins enjoys writing, reading, and gardening. He resides in Larksville, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Betsy.

Reviews

""""I have spent many hours talking the game with Kenny Atkins. He has a great feel for and understanding of the tactical aspects of the game as well as a knack for presenting to coaches and players.""" Fran DunphyMen's head basketball coachUniversity of Pennsylvania"