Bball Basics for Kids: A Basketball Handbook Paperback – Illustrated, August 31, 2012

My 10 year old is starting basketball this year, and she wanted to learn the rules of the game. I purchased this book and she loves it. It is written for a child and is easy to understand and implement. Not only does it have the rules of the game, but it explains HOW to do specific things with the ball in step by step instructions, with photos and illustrations. It also explains WHY the techniques work. I also love that after presenting a technique, the book goes back and reviews that technique so that the child really understands and tries it the right way. Again, it's also excellent that this book explains WHY certain things work as it really motivates the child to do the techniques the right way.

I bought this for my 7 year old grandson who would shoot hoops all day long if you let him. Basketball is a fabulous sport for those who play and for those who watch—it is a shame that the game is not totally understood, because the more you learn, the more you love the game. (I remember one Mom yelling “get the rebound!” when the ball was being dribbled mid court and no one had yet taken a shot). This book tells you everything you need to know in sufficient detail by an author who keeps the subject matter interesting. As a Mom of two basketball players when in high school, I cannot tell you how many games I watched them play, and then how many games I watched at their Universities. I even bought a video tape to learn more about the game, but sadly it was so boring I fell asleep. I picked up some knowledge from my husband and other Dads, but I wish I had read this book first. I recommend it for anyone who needs a basic knowledge of the game and more, whether you play or watch.

I like this book for our 8 year old who’s getting interested in basketball. It’s easy for her to read and good illustrations.

Book arrived in perfectshape and on time, Seemless purchase.

I've looked through several books, read through a couple, and this is the best book for kids - I have a 2nd grader and a 4th grader that this has been perfect for. Although if you don't know anything about basketball and want to teach your kids the basics, then this is a great book for the adult as well. The only thing I didn't like was the look of the animated guy named "hoops", but that is a minor nitpick and my kids liked him (which is what I guess he's there for anyway so mission accomplished). I liked the book so much I bought the kindle version and the print version, they are both good but the kindle version didn't get all torn apart from kid handling. My one suggestion for the print version would be to come out with a spiral bound version that is a little smaller that you can take with you to the gym.

My D&D-playing, manga-reading, sport-not-playing son suddenly decided he wanted to play basketball, and this book helped him learn the rules in a hurry.

Great book for kids just starting basketball. My son still hasn’t learned to read so I read the book to him but it is really helping him to improve his skills.

good basic book