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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

Lightning quick and loaded with skill, basketball is
ADVANCED SKILLS & DRILLS one of the world’s most popular games. Its style,

ADVANCED DRIBBLING 26 atmosphere and million dollar superstars make it

TIP OFF 28 a fantastic spectator sport, and millions of people
ADVANCED SHOOTING 29 tune into games in America’s NBA league every
week. But it is a great game to play too, and we
WARMING UP & STRETCHING 30 want this book to inspire you to get out there and
shoot some hoops!
DIET & MENTAL ATTITUDE 31

GLOSSARY & INDEX 32

GUIDE TO SYMBOLS & ARROWS
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