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This guide to basketball is designed for girls and boys who are keen to discover more about the fast-moving game. It covers all the essential information a young enthusiast needs, from the rules, equipment and officials, to team tactics. There are more than 200 detailed photographs of young players. They demonstrate the basic techniques of passing and catching, dribbling and shooting, as well as the advanced aspects of these skills, such as changing hands and close-up shots. Further information on pivoting, rebound play and defending is also provided.