Portrays the players, rivalries, and memorable moments of NBA basketball

"Beautifully illustrated and sharply written, SprawlBall is both a celebration and a critique of the 3-point shot. If you want to understand how the modern NBA came to be, you'll need to read this book." --Nate Silver, editor of fivethirtyeight.com From the leading expert in the exploding field of basketball analytics, a stunning infographic decoding of the modern NBA: who shoots where, and how. The field of basketball analytics has leaped to overdrive thanks to Kirk Goldsberry, whose visual maps of players, teams, and positions have helped teams understand who really is the most valuable player at any position. SprawlBall combines stunning visuals, in-depth analysis, fun, behind-the-scenes stories and gee-whiz facts to chart a modern revolution. From the introduction of the 3-point line to today, the game has changed drastically . . . Now, players like Steph Curry and Draymond Green are leading the charge. In chapters like "The Geography of the NBA," "The Interior Minister (Lebron James)," "The Evolution of Steph Curry," and "The Investor (James Harden)," Goldsberry explains why today's on-court product--with its emphasis on shooting, passing, and spacing--has never been prettier or more democratic. And it's never been more popular. For fans of Bill Simmons and FreeDarko, SprawlBall is a bold new vision of the game, presenting an innovative, cutting-edge look at the sport based on the latest research, as well as a visual and infographic feast for fans.

In Better Basketball Shooting, Dave Hopla, professional shooting coach and one of the best shooters in the world, offers the expertise to help players at any level elevate their shooting percentage. Better Basketball Shooting: Improving Free Throws and Midrange Jump Shots provides detailed instruction featuring seven shooting drills and 33 color photos from NBA shooting coach Dave Hopla. Hopla has worked with some of the game’s biggest names, including Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, and Jason Kidd. Now you can benefit from his coaching insights. With this mini e-book you’ll learn the physical skills and techniques for improving your shooting percentage from the line and from inside the arc. You’ll perfect your midrange shooting techniques to sink your stationary jump shots as well as your shots coming off screens and off the dribble. Take your game to a whole new level by mastering these shooting techniques and leave your opponents confused and frustrated. Let Better Basketball Shooting: Improving Free Throws and Midrange Jump Shots take you from being a mere shooter to becoming a reliable scorer. The mini e-book Better Basketball Shooting: Improving Free Throws and Midrange Jump Shots is an abridged version of the comprehensive book Basketball Shooting (Human Kinetics, 2012).

Describes the skills and strategies for effective basketball shooting, covering long-range three-pointers, jumpers, bank shots, and free throws, and includes tips, techniques, and drill exercises for individuals and teams.

More than three hundred photographs capture the achievements of some of the National Basketball Association's greatest players, including Michael Jordan, Dr. J., Kobe Bryant, Walt Frazier, and Larry Bird.

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An in-depth review on the origins of the three pointer and how it's changed today's NBA. Begun as a goof, the three-point shot was often considered a sideshow act from the proper way basketball was to be played. It was considered to be for those teams who were not as skilled to stay in a game, using it as a last-ditch effort to recover from a large deficit. After the shot gained prominence in the ABA during the 1970s, it still took the NBA three years (after the two leagues merged) before becoming a mainstay. Even then, the shot had many critics. However, that’s all in the past. Today, the three pointer is the key to almost every team’s offense and to every ballplayer’s arsenal. While some, in the past, may have been benched for shooting too much from behind the arc, they’re now encouraged to shoot at will…and that’s not just the shooters. In fact, if most big men plan on staying in the league, it’s “recommended” they gain some range on their shot. But why the change? What sparked such a revolution? Does it have to do with more foreign-born players with range coming into the NBA? The drafting of sharpshooter Stephen Curry? The use of advanced analytics by teams? Perhaps it’s all of the above. In Three Ball, author Sam Amico does a deep dive into the origins of the trey and follows its evolution throughout the game’s storied history. From trick shot to top priority, Amico talks with players, coaches, and executives—past and present—to determine how the game has changed and why more players are pushed to shoot from downtown. With new records being set every season, hear from those directly involved as to how, why, and what’s in store for the future of basketball.

Whether novice or advanced, 180 Shooter offers instruction and drills to elevate your shooting percentages or enhance your shooting instruction. 180 Shooter includes over 60 drills and 20 pictures to assist with your learning. 180 Shooter is a complete guide to successful shooting, unlike any other because it uses learning progressions, not just drills. If you put forth the effort, 180 Shooter will help you develop into a 180 Shooter.

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