Books with title Basketball: Play Like a Pro

Basketball is a game of numbers. Scoring points is one thing, but readers might not know that each position in basketball has a number, too! Its just one of the many fun facts about basketball a reader needs to know to sound like a pro. Full-color photographs and graphic organizers explain concepts like the difference between a small forward and a power forward while introducing new terminology that helps readers get their heads in the game and ready to take the floor.

For a professional player, basketball isn't just a fun game―it's a job. Millions of people are watching your every move, expecting you to make every shot and block your competitors'. You have to give your all for every game, and when you're not playing, you're sharpening skills, working on plays, and studying your opponents. Dedication extends beyond the season. You must follow strict diets and workout plans to stay in shape throughout the year. You must learn to manage the pressure of constant travel and stardom. Is it worth it? This book, which was reviewed by 11-year National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran and three-time NBA champion Devean George, offers an authentic look at what life is like as a pro basketball player. You'll learn: • What kinds of skills it takes to play in the NBA • How players climb the ranks to reach the NBA • What daily life is like for an NBA player • The types of workouts and dietary plans NBA players use • How NBA players prevent and treat injuries Go behind the scenes and see what it's really like to be an NBA star!

Master the Moves to Play Like an All Star The Converse® All StarTM team scores with this jam-packed book on the basics of baseball. From fielding grounders to firing strikeout pitches, you'll learn the techniques, the terms, and the teamwork you need to master: Batting Fielding Base Running Game Strategies Pitching Pre-game Preparation Catching And much more This grand-slam guide delivers dazzling action shots, step-by-step diagrams, drills, and games to play with others or on your own. Here's everything you need to be your best at America's national pastime. CONVERSE® ALL STARTM FOOTBALL: HOW TO PLAY LIKE A PRO CONVERSE® ALL STARTM BASKETBALL: HOW TO PLAY LIKE A PRO CONVERSE® ALL STARTM SOCCER: HOW TO PLAY LIKE A PRO