Basketball for Women

Basketball for Women
Author: Nancy Lieberman
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2011-09-02
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1492582077

Arguably the greatest women’s basketball player to step onto the court and the first woman to be head coach of a professional men’s team, Nancy Lieberman has accomplished it all throughout her career. Her experience is unrivaled, and in Basketball for Women, she’s sharing her secrets, insights, and advice with you. Inside you’ll find comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the game: -More than 100 drills to fine-tune essential skills, including ball handling, shooting, and rebounding -Defensive techniques and strategies to shut down any opponent -The best offensive plays for scoring in any situation -Tips for getting the most of your practice time -Exercises and programs for peak physical conditioning In addition, Basketball for Women takes you inside the huddles, and into the locker room, as Nancy provides advice on developing a winning attitude and becoming a complete team player. To be your best, learn from the best! With Nancy Lieberman’s Basketball for Women, you will master the skills, elevate your play, and reach your potential.

Shattering the Glass

Shattering the Glass
Author: Pamela Grundy
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2017-11-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1469626012

Reaching back over a century of struggle, liberation, and gutsy play, Shattering the Glass is a sweeping chronicle of women's basketball in the United States. Offering vivid portraits of forgotten heroes and contemporary stars, Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford provide a broad perspective on the history of the sport, exploring its close relationship to concepts of womanhood, race, and sexuality, and to efforts to expand women's rights. Extensively illustrated and drawing on original interviews with players, coaches, administrators, and broadcasters, Shattering the Glass presents a moving, gritty view of the game on and off the court. It is both an insightful history and an empowering story of the generations of women who have shaped women's basketball.

When Women Rule the Court

When Women Rule the Court
Author: Nicole Willms
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2017-08-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0813584183

For nearly one hundred years, basketball has been an important part of Japanese American life. Women’s basketball holds a special place in the contemporary scene of highly organized and expansive Japanese American leagues in California, in part because these leagues have produced numerous talented female players. Using data from interviews and observations, Nicole Willms explores the interplay of social forces and community dynamics that have shaped this unique context of female athletic empowerment. As Japanese American women have excelled in mainstream basketball, they have emerged as local stars who have passed on the torch by becoming role models and building networks for others.

Basketball Belles

Basketball Belles
Author: Sue Macy
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 082344175X

Witness the birth of women's basketball in this illustrated introduction from renowned nonfiction author Sue Macy. Raised on a cattle ranch, Agnes Morley was sent to Stanford University to learn to be a lady. But she soon exchanged her breeches and spurs for bloomers and a basketball—and in April 1896, she made history. In a heart-pounding game against the University of California at Berkeley, Agnes led her team to victory in the first-ever inter-collegiate women's basketball game, earning national attention and putting women's basketball on the map. This fast-paced story of perseverance and success digs deep into the history of one of America's most popular sports, and how it came to be so big. Realistic illustrations by Matt Collins put readers in the middle of the action, and you'll want cheer along with the crowd. With comprehensive backmatter including a timeline, author's note, select bibliography, and recommended places to visit for more information, Basketball Belles is a perfect introduction to an intriguing moment in sports and women's history. A Junior Library Guild Selection Booklist Top 10 Sports Books for Youth Booklist Editors' Choice, Books for Youth, Nonfiction, Middler Readers NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, History/Life & Culture in the Americas

When Women Rule the Court

When Women Rule the Court
Author: Nicole Willms
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2017-08-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0813584175

For nearly one hundred years, basketball has been an important part of Japanese American life. Women’s basketball holds a special place in the contemporary scene of highly organized and expansive Japanese American leagues in California, in part because these leagues have produced numerous talented female players. Using data from interviews and observations, Nicole Willms explores the interplay of social forces and community dynamics that have shaped this unique context of female athletic empowerment. As Japanese American women have excelled in mainstream basketball, they have emerged as local stars who have passed on the torch by becoming role models and building networks for others.

G.O.A.T. Women's Basketball Teams

G.O.A.T. Women's Basketball Teams
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 172842593X

From the Minnesota Lynx to the Phoenix Mercury, which women's basketball team is the greatest? Follow along in this fun and informational ranking to see which team is number one.

Women in Basketball

Women in Basketball
Author: A.W. Buckey
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1644932962

Introduces readers to the development of women’s basketball, as well as the sport’s star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Why She Plays

Why She Plays
Author: Christine A. Baker
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2008-12-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0803216335

An exploration of women in basketball.

Women College Basketball Coaches

Women College Basketball Coaches
Author: Rosemarie Skaine
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2017-07-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0786450827

Tall, powerful athletes surge toward the goal in the last seconds of a fiercely fought game, providing excitement to an arena full of basketball fans. Increasingly, challenging games like this are being played by women's college teams. With the passage of Title IX and the success of the WNBA (Women's National Basketball League), women's college teams have received more support and attention both from academic institutions and basketball fans. One of the primary reasons for the growing interest in women's college basketball is the dedication of the women who coach these student athletes to personal and athletic success. Women currently coach nearly 65 percent of the women's basketball teams in all divisions of the NCAA. Their commitment to their sport and to their athletes has resulted in a game and a generation of athletes unlike any other. This analysis of the role of women coaches in college basketball provides a detailed history of women's involvement in college sports, as well as insights into the work of the great women coaches of the past and present, all highlighted through interviews with some of the most important women coaches of today.

A History of Basketball for Girls and Women

A History of Basketball for Girls and Women
Author: Joanne Lannin
Publisher: LernerSports
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2000
Genre: Basketball for girls
ISBN: 9780822598633

Traces the development of women's basketball, from its beginnings at Smith College to today's Women's National Basketball Association.