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Informationen zum Autor TERESA WEATHERSPOON is one of the top stars in the WNBA. Named theWNBA Defensive Player of the Year in both 1997 and 1998, Teresa isthe point guard and captain for the New York Liberty. She was ontwo U.S. Olympic teams, winning a gold and a bronze medal, and alsoplayed professionally in Italy and Russia. TARA SULLIVAN covers basketball and football as a staff writer atthe Bergen Record in New Jersey. KELLY WHITESIDE is a staff writer at Newsday, covering football andwomen's sports. Klappentext Great news for the millions of young hoopsters dreaming of someday running with the pros: two-time Olympian and professional star Teresa Weatherspoon is sharing all of her basketball secrets! In this fun and informative book, not only will you get the inside scoop on passing, dribbling, defending, shooting, and all the rules of the game, you'll also learn why Spoon believes that unselfishness, hard work, and a positive attitude are as valuable as technical skill. With tons of instructional photos and heaping "Spoon"-fuls of inspiration, personal history, and inside tips, Teresa Weatherspoon's Basketball for Girls delivers all the goods. In no time, you'll be tearing up the courts, burning up the nets, and showing how it's really done! Zusammenfassung Shares two-time Olympian and professional star Teresa Weatherspoon's basketball secrets. This book not only lets you get the inside scoop on passing! dribbling! defending! shooting! and the rules of the game! but also learn why Spoon believes that unselfishness! hard work! and a positive attitude are as valuable as technical skill. Inhaltsverzeichnis Before You Start. Dribbling. Passing. Shooting and Individual Offense. Rebounding. Individual Defense. What Makes a Team Player. Team Offense. Team Defense. Conditioning. Appendix. Glossary. Credits. Index....
