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The Complete Guide to Girls' Basketball
Michael D. Mullaney
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424 pages | ISBN: 0-9761005-0-9
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE BOOK
This book is the most complete guide to girls' basketball that I have ever seen! Whether you are a player, coach, or fan and regardless of what level of development you are at, this book is a must-have for everyone. You should be so fortunate to run across a book like this in your lifetime!
Brenda Frese, Head Women's Basketball Coach, University of Maryland
I needed this type of information when I started my coaching career many years ago…This should be in the hands of all persons who will be dealing with the young ladies who are playing basketball.
Carroll Graham, National Chairman, AAU Girls’ Basketball“The Complete Guide to Girls' Basketball” is a tremendous resource! This book provides thorough explanations for young coaches, multiple defensive and offensive drills for all coaches, and quotes to inspire and challenge even the most experienced coaches. Mullaney's vision for the growth of girls' and women's basketball is put into action through the pages of this book.
Sue Semrau, Head Women's Basketball Coach, Florida State University
“The Complete Guide to Girls’ Basketball” is one of the most thorough and comprehensive books on basketball that I have ever come across. Mullaney touches on all aspects of the game: from general philosophies, to offensive and defensive strategy, to specific drills… this book covers it all. It would be a valuable companion for any coach who wants to take his or her team to the next level.
Joanne Boyle, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, University of Richmond“The Complete Guide” is an encyclopedia of basketball. It is a valuable guide for coaches since it includes many useful drills and diagrams that help demonstrate how the drills should be executed. I recommend the book to coaches and players at any level.
Bill Finney, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Marymount UniversityMike has come up with a real winner…and I recommend it strongly…A must-read for any coach or player who wants to improve.
Morgan Wootten, all-time winningest high school boys’ basketball coachABOUT THE BOOK
Girls’ basketball has become enormously popular, and now more than ever, coaches, parents, and players want and need guidance. The Complete Guide to Girls’ Basketball is designed to be understood by every individual who wants to learn and enjoy the game. This book is intended to benefit girls at all skill levels, from elementary school through high school (including AAU players), and is a great resource for any young woman wanting to play in college. It explains and analyzes basic fundamentals, advanced skills, and game strategies, and also provides practice plans.
The Complete Guide to Girls’ Basketball is over 400 pages and includes hundreds of drills, diagrams, action photos, and humorous sports quotes. It comprehensively covers the fundamentals of the game while providing insights into coaching and playing. It gives you detailed instructions covering:
- The fundamentals: how to grip and hold a basketball, passing, catching, dribbling, faking, jumping, running, footwork, rebounding, and shooting
- How to play the post
- Offensive strategies
- Man-to-man and zone defenses
- Full, three-quarters and half-court presses
- Out-of-bounds plays
- Over 200 drills
- Sample practice plans
- Coaching strategies
- Tips on communicating with players and parents
- Excerpts from official basketball rules, and more
The Complete Guide provides tips on how to develop a plan for the season, suggestions on how to communicate with players and parents, offensive fundamentals like shooting and the fast break, special situations, such as the press and out-of-bounds plays, tips on developing strategies and effective practice plans, and appendices that include the all-important rules of the game, basketball definitions, and references to other basketball books and web sites. This unique book includes funny and interesting quotes from sports legends and others that serve as reminders to enjoy the game.
Teams tend to play like they practice, so The Complete Guide to Girls’ Basketball provides over 200 drills, broken down to target specific skills. As an additional teaching tool, state-of-the-art illustrative diagrams are included to assist coaches and players alike.
It is an indispensable book for any coach or family member seeking to help a young woman succeed on her school, AAU, or recreational team.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mike has coached hundreds of girls’ basketball games. His teams have consistently won league championships, tournaments and finished in the final four in the AAU Potomac Valley Region (Division II). He is currently coaching AAU and high school girls’ basketball teams in Maryland.
At Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville, Florida, he was named Most Valuable Player for the 1973-1974 season, was named to the All-City Basketball Team as a point guard, and was awarded the 1974 John Burke Award for being the top student-athlete in the school. He was All-State in the mile and two-mile runs in Florida. He is a graduate of Florida State University.
He has been married to his wife, Sue, for over 20 years. They have two wonderful daughters, Melissa and Michele.
Copyright ©2004 by Michael D. Mullaney
All rights reserves. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from the author.
