Basketball Training

With all the intricacies that the sport of basketball entails, it is easy to overlook the importance of a player or team’s state of mind. You may be so caught up on practicing their defense, running plays, or drilling the fundamentals, that you haven’t stopped to consider whether your players are happy. With more and more NBA players speaking out about mental health issues, it is impossible to ignore the importance of mental health in the sport of basketball. As the industry changes and adapts to the needs of players, your coaching should, too.

Nine-time NBA Champion coach Phil Jackson knows all about being in the spotlight, about high-profile, high-pressure seasons coaching gigantic personalities through adversity and controversy in the middle of a media hothouse in which every move is another headline, another installment in the soap opera. But nothing had quite prepared him for the only-in-Hollywood high-wire act of the Lakers' 2003-2004 season.

From the basics to expert strategies, this audiobook will fill in the gaps in your knowledge with detailed descriptions of each playing position and a variety of playing strategies. Sharpen your knowledge of the game with targeted drills and proven strength training exercises.

There are few places more exciting than the basketball court. Yet few kids realize just how exciting the whole story of the game really is. More than 210 million people follow the NBA league across its various social media platforms, making it the most popular sports league in the world. So why is it that no one really understands its history? If your kids aspire to be the next LeBron James, they’re already hungry for basketball knowledge.

Ever felt not good enough? Struggling with anxiety before significant games or crumbling under pressure? Maybe you're stuck despite countless hours of training, or merely seeking that extra edge. Whatever your situation, the answer is one: develop mental strength.

Dribble into the exciting world of basketball! Have you ever wanted to shoot hoops like Steph Curry, dribble like Kyrie Irving, or dunk like LeBron James? Do you want to learn cool tricks that basketball players do? Do you ever dream of being the next basketball superstar? Imagine the crowd going wild as you dribble like a pro, sink impossible shots, and dunk with power. This book isn’t another boring guide. It’s your ticket to basketball awesomeness! Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside: Trick Mastery - Learn crazy cool tricks from the best players. Clear Instructions - Find easy, ...

An all-access pass to the practice courts of the NBA, Net Work combines McClanaghan’s hard-earned wisdom - both on and off the court - with rare glimpses into the dues-paying life of professional athletes determined to stay at the top. McClanaghan shares stories of working one-on-one with some of basketball’s greatest names, explaining how each athlete works to shore up his offensive and defensive weaknesses; perfect his nutrition; treat injuries; build mental toughness; and find occasional refuge from the glare of the spotlight.

In this biography of Kobe Bryant, James doesn’t just reveal the inspirational life story behind the world-famous athlete as he was catapulted from the courts of high school to the professional world of NBA. Listeners will also get insight into the core of his success: a mindset and training regimen that honed him into the perfect ball-playing machine, gifting him with a technique that put him head and shoulders above his opponents.

Have you tried and failed to will your short body to dunk a basketball? Learn how even the most vertically challenged players can slam the ball home with ease.