The Youth Basketball Handbook: Master the Fundamentals, Build Court Confidence, and Learn Game-Winning Skills for Players, Parents, & Coaches
The Youth Basketball Handbook - Youth Basketball Drills, Skills, and Confidence for Players, Parents & Coaches

The Youth Basketball Handbook makes the game simple, fun, and confidence-building for kids ages 7-14. With step-by-step lessons, drills, and strategies, it helps young players improve faster while enjoying the game.

What you'll learn

  • Basketball fundamentals: Dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding, and more-taught in clear, easy steps.
  • Skill-building drills: Solo, partner, and team activities that build confidence and court skills.
  • Game IQ: Learn spacing, teamwork, and smart decision-making during real games.
  • Mindset & confidence: Tools to handle pressure, bounce back after tough games, and stay motivated.
  • Parent & coach tools: Ready-to-run practice plans and language that supports players without pressure.

Perfect for

  • Players: Elementary and middle school players who want faster improvement, better skills, and more confidence.
  • Parents: Those who want to encourage great habits at home-without becoming the sideline coach.
  • Coaches & PE Teachers: Volunteer coaches who need ready-to-run practices and game-based learning.

If your goal is a stronger handle, a smoother shot, smarter passes, tougher defense, and a happier player, start here. The Youth Basketball Handbook turns practice into progress-and teammates into a basketball family.

Published by Pathways Press, creators of the Youth Sports Handbook series-practical, confidence-building guides that make learning sports fun.

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The Youth Basketball Handbook: Master the Fundamentals, Build Court Confidence, and Learn Game-Winning Skills for Players, Parents, & Coaches
The Youth Basketball Handbook - Youth Basketball Drills, Skills, and Confidence for Players, Parents & Coaches

The Youth Basketball Handbook makes the game simple, fun, and confidence-building for kids ages 7-14. With step-by-step lessons, drills, and strategies, it helps young players improve faster while enjoying the game.

What you'll learn

  • Basketball fundamentals: Dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding, and more-taught in clear, easy steps.
  • Skill-building drills: Solo, partner, and team activities that build confidence and court skills.
  • Game IQ: Learn spacing, teamwork, and smart decision-making during real games.
  • Mindset & confidence: Tools to handle pressure, bounce back after tough games, and stay motivated.
  • Parent & coach tools: Ready-to-run practice plans and language that supports players without pressure.

Perfect for

  • Players: Elementary and middle school players who want faster improvement, better skills, and more confidence.
  • Parents: Those who want to encourage great habits at home-without becoming the sideline coach.
  • Coaches & PE Teachers: Volunteer coaches who need ready-to-run practices and game-based learning.

If your goal is a stronger handle, a smoother shot, smarter passes, tougher defense, and a happier player, start here. The Youth Basketball Handbook turns practice into progress-and teammates into a basketball family.

Published by Pathways Press, creators of the Youth Sports Handbook series-practical, confidence-building guides that make learning sports fun.

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The Youth Basketball Handbook: Master the Fundamentals, Build Court Confidence, and Learn Game-Winning Skills for Players, Parents, & Coaches

The Youth Basketball Handbook: Master the Fundamentals, Build Court Confidence, and Learn Game-Winning Skills for Players, Parents, & Coaches

by Pathways Press
The Youth Basketball Handbook: Master the Fundamentals, Build Court Confidence, and Learn Game-Winning Skills for Players, Parents, & Coaches

The Youth Basketball Handbook: Master the Fundamentals, Build Court Confidence, and Learn Game-Winning Skills for Players, Parents, & Coaches

by Pathways Press

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The Youth Basketball Handbook - Youth Basketball Drills, Skills, and Confidence for Players, Parents & Coaches

The Youth Basketball Handbook makes the game simple, fun, and confidence-building for kids ages 7-14. With step-by-step lessons, drills, and strategies, it helps young players improve faster while enjoying the game.

What you'll learn

  • Basketball fundamentals: Dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding, and more-taught in clear, easy steps.
  • Skill-building drills: Solo, partner, and team activities that build confidence and court skills.
  • Game IQ: Learn spacing, teamwork, and smart decision-making during real games.
  • Mindset & confidence: Tools to handle pressure, bounce back after tough games, and stay motivated.
  • Parent & coach tools: Ready-to-run practice plans and language that supports players without pressure.

Perfect for

  • Players: Elementary and middle school players who want faster improvement, better skills, and more confidence.
  • Parents: Those who want to encourage great habits at home-without becoming the sideline coach.
  • Coaches & PE Teachers: Volunteer coaches who need ready-to-run practices and game-based learning.

If your goal is a stronger handle, a smoother shot, smarter passes, tougher defense, and a happier player, start here. The Youth Basketball Handbook turns practice into progress-and teammates into a basketball family.

Published by Pathways Press, creators of the Youth Sports Handbook series-practical, confidence-building guides that make learning sports fun.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781968056209
Publisher: Pathways Press
Publication date: 08/21/2025
Series: Master the Fundamentals, Build Court Confidence, and Learn Game-Winning Skills for Players, Parents, & Coaches , #4
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 202
File size: 10 MB
Age Range: 13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Pathways Press is an independent publishing company based in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to producing high-impact books that educate, inspire, and empower. Since 2020, we've partnered with visionary authors, coaches, and subject matter experts to create practical, reader-friendly books that help people lead better lives. From personal growth and leadership to youth development and everyday life skills, our catalog spans a wide range of topics-all rooted in a shared mission: to make meaningful knowledge accessible. Whether it's helping a teen build confidence, guiding a new coach on the field, or equipping a small business owner for success, our titles are designed for real life, not just the bookshelf. We believe in clarity over complexity, action over theory, and heart over hype. That's why every book we publish is crafted to serve a purpose-whether it's sparking change, solving a problem, or simply reminding readers that they're not alone on the journey. With readers in all 50 states and around the world, Pathways Press continues to grow as a trusted source for practical wisdom and empowering ideas.
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