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Basket Ball for Coaches and Players

Basket Ball for Coaches and Players

Veenker, George F.

Hardcover

FictionBasketballSports General

ISBN10: 1025324870
ISBN13: 9781025324876
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 246
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Basket Ball for Coaches and Players is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals and advanced strategies of basketball as it was played and taught during the sport's formative years. Written by George F. Veenker, a prominent figure in early 20th-century athletics, this work serves as an essential manual for understanding the evolution of the game. The text delves into technical aspects such as shooting, passing, and defensive maneuvers, while also providing deep insights into team psychology and the role of the coach in fostering peak performance.

Veenker's approach emphasizes discipline, coordination, and the strategic complexities of the sport. The manual offers detailed diagrams and instructional advice that were groundbreaking at the time, covering everything from individual player development to complex team formations. For historians of the sport and enthusiasts of classic athletics, Basket Ball for Coaches and Players offers a fascinating glimpse into the tactical foundations that shaped modern basketball. It remains a significant historical document that captures the spirit and rigor of collegiate and professional sports during the late 1920s.

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