Driveway Hoops

Name: Driveway Hoops
Brand: Jonathan Halpert
Price: 46.99 AUD

An Illustrated Guide to Basketball Fundamentals for Kids, Parents, and Coaches

By: Jonathan Halpert, Sari Kopitnikoff (Illustrator), Andrea Ptak (Designed by)

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Hardcover | 31 October 2022

At a Glance

Hardcover
146 Pages

Age
13 - 18

Grade
07 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
21.59 x 21.59 x 1.42

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The Fundamentals of Playing with the Ball

All ideas and endeavors continually evolve. The game of basketball is no exception. In the 1940s, players weaved and took set shots, in the 1960s they picked and took jump shots, and today they hoist step-back threes off crossover dribbles. Although these new skills continue to transform the game, they remain the product of the fundamentals of how to dribble, pass, and shoot.

Player development ultimately requires athleticism as defined by agility and quickness, but it is the fundamentals that enable the less gifted player to neutralize his more skilled opponent. More importantly, it is the fundamentals that give kids, regardless of their skill level, the opportunity to compete and experience moments of triumph in front of family and friends.

Every child needs something that fuels feelings of self-worth. That "something" can be academic awards, playing the piano, growing tomatoes, or even making a game-winning foul shot. How children feel about themselves is fundamental to their psychological well-being. Therefore, children must not only have the opportunity to hear cheers in their classrooms but also to receive high fives from friends in the schoolyard. The amount of time parents spend in their driveways teaching their children how to shoot foul shots and layups is evidence that parents recognize that sports can be that "something."

Through the use of illustration, Driveway Hoops attempts to help parents

and children learn the fundamentals of basketball, not to garner athletic scholarships, but to give all kids the opportunity to hear their friends and parents yell, "Good shot!"

Industry Reviews

"As a lifetime fan and coach of basketball, I have always believed that although the style of the game has evolved, the key fundamentals of the game have never changed and are still even more important in today's game for players and teams to be successful. To excel in today's game requires not only physical ability but a dedication to master the fundamentals that make good players become great. Coach Halpert is one of the great teachers the game has known. Driveway Hoops is a book that every fan, coach, player, and parent can benefit from while gaining a better perspective on what makes all the great players great-from Cousy to Jordan to Curry. The speed and the flow of the game change, yet the fundamentals remain the same."

Jack Alesi, Varsity Basketball Coach, Xavierian High School, 1995-2016, seven-time CHSAA Coach of the Year

"If you want your kids and players to learn the fundamentals of basketball, then go out and grab Coach Halpert's book, Driveway Hoops. Driveway Hoops is filled with over 100 illustrations of how to pass, pivot, and shoot, and guarantees that your kids will receive 'high fives' from their friends and teammates."

Lou Carnesecca, St. John's University, New York Nets, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

"Jonathan Halpert learned the game of basketball from Bernard 'Red' Sarachek, one of the giants of the coaching profession. Johnny, like 'Red,' was dedicated to coaching the fundamentals of the game and his book, Driveway Hoops, teaches youngsters, parents, and coaches the fundamental aspects of the game that will enable them to learn how to play the game properly."

Bill Rafferty, CBS Sports College Basketball Analyst

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