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HOOPS! The Complete Youth Basketball Guide - Expanded Edition (Ages 6-12) Everything you need to coach youth basketball - even if you've never played. Whether you're a first-time parent-coach who doesn't know a pick from a pivot, or a seasoned volunteer looking for fresh ideas, HOOPS! gives you the complete playbook for building confident young players who love the game. INSIDE THIS BOOK: ✓ The Five Non-Negotiables - The fundamental skills every player must master, with simple cues kids actually remember ✓ 100+ Drills - Organized by skill (ball handling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding) with time, setup, and coaching points for each ✓ Age-Specific Practice Plans - Ready-to-run practices for ages 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12, from early season through playoffs ✓ Game Strategies by Age - What to run, when to sub, and how to coach in the moment without overwhelming young players ✓ Press Break Formations - The Diamond press break and drills to practice it, so your team stays calm under pressure ✓ What NOT to Do - Common mistakes coaches make at each age level that hurt development and drive kids away from the game ✓ Post-Game Debrief Templates - How to handle wins, losses, and everything in between ✓ Parent Handout - A ready-to-copy sheet that sets expectations and teaches parents what to say on the car ride home ✓ Tear-Out Coaching Cards - Laminate and bring to practice: the Five Non-Negotiables, BEEF shooting method, equipment by age, press break rules, and more THE PHILOSOPHY: This isn't a book about winning championships. It's about helping kids fall in love with basketball. The research is clear: 70% of kids drop out of organized sports by age 13, and the #1 reason is that it stopped being fun. HOOPS! puts development over winning. When you focus on fun, fundamentals, and building confident kids, the wins take care of themselves - and players come back next season. Perfect for: First-time parent-coaches Recreational league volunteers Travel team assistants looking for drill ideas Anyone who wants to do right by the kids on their team Sized to fit in your coaching bag. Designed to use at practice. If they're smiling, you're winning.

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