{"product_id":"9781462043712","title":"Bball Basics for Kids: A Basketball Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is not difficult to learn to play basketball.  That’s more, it can be really fun! \u003cb\u003eBball Basics for Kids\u003c\/b\u003e is a step-by-step handbook featuring “Hoops,” a playful, basketball-loving friend who shows kids of all ages the most important skills of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoach Bobby Kaplan knows basketball. He applies his experience of having coached more than a thousand games to teach kids the basics of a sport that combines individual skills with the skills of teammates. For those who are just beginning to learn the game, Coach Kaplan shares practical tips on the fundamentals:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Dribbling and passing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Shooting and rebounding\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Playing defense\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e• Improving footwork on the court\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluded is a history of the game, inspirational stories, warm up exercises, a glossary of basketball terms, and a sixty-minute self-improvement practice plan to help young players refine their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBball Basics for Kids\u003c\/b\u003e not only teaches the basics of a great game played by millions around the world, but also educates young players about the enduring values of cooperation, respect, trust, sacrifice, and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBball Basics\u003c\/b\u003e offers the unique opportunity for any basketball program to customize the handbook with their own personal photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47156878344432,"sku":"9781462043712","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781462043712_p0.jpg?v=1763675616","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781462043712","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}