Women In Basketball

Author : Pamela Grundy,Susan Shackelford
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781469626017

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Shattering the Glass by Pamela Grundy,Susan Shackelford Pdf

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.

Author : Nicole Willms
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780813584188

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When Women Rule the Court by Nicole Willms Pdf

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.

Author : Nancy Lieberman
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492582076

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Basketball for Women by Nancy Lieberman Pdf

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.

Author : Christine A. Baker
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780803216334

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Why She Plays by Christine A. Baker Pdf

An exploration of women in basketball.

Author : A.W. Buckey
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781644932964

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Women in Basketball by A.W. Buckey Pdf

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.

Author : Ellen Labrecque
Publisher : Child's World
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Basketball
ISBN : 1503835308

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The Story of the WNBA by Ellen Labrecque Pdf

"Brief introduction to the beginnings and early history of the WNBA"--

Author : Joanne Lannin
Publisher : LernerSports
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Basketball for girls
ISBN : 0822598639

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A History of Basketball for Girls and Women by Joanne Lannin Pdf

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

Author : Anne Donovan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1930546467

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Women's Basketball by Anne Donovan Pdf

A team's post play can help to win or lose ball games. Anne Donovan, one of the greats of post play and WNBA coach, enables coaches to maximise their players' skills.

Author : Lydia Reeder
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781616206536

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Dust Bowl Girls by Lydia Reeder Pdf

“A thrilling, cinematic story. I loved every minute I spent with these bold, daring women whose remarkable journey is the stuff of American legend.” —Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy The Boys in the Boat meets A League of Their Own in this true story of a Depression-era championship women’s team. In the early 1930s, during the worst drought and financial depression in American history, Sam Babb began to dream. Like so many others, this charismatic Midwestern basketball coach wanted a reason to have hope. Traveling from farm to farm near the tiny Oklahoma college where he coached, Babb recruited talented, hardworking young women and offered them a chance at a better life: a free college education in exchange for playing on his basketball team, the Cardinals. Despite their fears of leaving home and the sacrifices that their families would face, the women joined the team. And as Babb coached the Cardinals, something extraordinary happened. These remarkable athletes found a passion for the game and a heartfelt loyalty to one another and their coach--and they began to win. Combining exhilarating sports writing and exceptional storytelling, Dust Bowl Girls takes readers on the Cardinals’ intense, improbable journey all the way to an epic showdown with the prevailing national champions, helmed by the legendary Babe Didrikson. Lydia Reeder captures a moment in history when female athletes faced intense scrutiny from influential figures in politics, education, and medicine who denounced women’s sports as unhealthy and unladylike. At a time when a struggling nation was hungry for inspiration, this unlikely group of trailblazers achieved much more than a championship season.

Author : Tom Robinson
Publisher : Norwood House Press
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781599533889

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Girls Play to Win Basketball by Tom Robinson Pdf

She dribbles, she drives the lane for the lay-up! Women's basketball is emerging as one of the world's most exciting sports. From colleges in the United States to the Olympics to professional leagues around the world, thousands of people come to cheer on their favorite team. But you don't need thousands of fans to enjoy basketball. All you need is a ball and a basket. The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women's sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection Editor's Choice

Author : James Ponti
Publisher : Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : PSU:000045213052

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WNBA by James Ponti Pdf

An informative, behind-the-scenes look at the entire culture of women's basketball, featuring profiles of MVP Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and superstar (and supermodel) Lisa Leslie. Written in a fan-friendly format, this book is filled with stats, pictures, profiles, and sidebars.

Author : Christine A. Baker
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780803218659

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Why She Plays by Christine A. Baker Pdf

Why does she play basketball? Since the enactment of Title IX in 1972, that question has come to be asked of more girls and women and answered in more ways than ever before. Christine A. Baker, herself an avid player and an assistant coach, pursues an answer through the ranks of the sport from youth basketball to the WNBA. Baker sets the stage with a quick look at current statistics and trends in women s basketball nationwide, noting the profound changes in the last thirty-five years. A series of exclusive interviews then takes us into the heart and soul of the sport. Her subjects are players and coaches, from neophytes to stars such as Dawn Staley and Nancy Lieberman; from legendary coaches such as Jody Conradt to the masterminds of USA Basketball and the 1996 Women s Dream Team; from Donna Lopiano, former CEO of the Women s Sports Foundation, to tomorrow s Olympic athletes. A richly detailed, all-encompassing portrait of the sport, these interviews offer a wealth of insight into the game, American sports culture, and, indeed, why Baker plays.

Author : Kayla Alexander,Kesia Alexander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1999209508

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The Magic of Basketball by Kayla Alexander,Kesia Alexander Pdf

One dribble, two dribbles, three dribbles, four. One step, two steps, in the basket, score! When Kayla is first introduced to the game of basketball, she quickly learns that there is more to the sport than learning how to play. Kayla discovers that basketball is magical, and gives many gifts along the way! Written in rhyme, this book is inspired by the true story of a young Canadian girl who used an orange basketball to live out her dreams. 'The Magic of Basketball!' encourages children to recognize all of the gifts and opportunities that sports can provide. It teaches young girls and boys that the opportunities are endless when you work hard and follow your dreams.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : College sports
ISBN : OCLC:835940604

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Women's Basketball by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert W. Ikard
Publisher : University of Arkansas Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781557288899

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Just for Fun by Robert W. Ikard Pdf

The previously untold story of women’s basketball’s beginnings "Ikard (a basketball aficionado and amateur historian) offers a meticulous history of women’s basketball in the US--from the first game played at Smith College in 1892 to the 1970s--but he focuses on the AAU in the first half of the 20th century. . . . This period of women’s basketball is rarely discussed, so Ikard’s book will be valuable to sports historians. . . . Highly recommended.”-Choice