Basketball, more than any other game, can be self-taught through effective practice.Basketball Tip-Insis the ideal guide for youngsters and parents who want to learn more about playing the sport. The book features 100 tips and drills from basketball writer and high school coach Nick Sortal. All facets of basketball are covered, from ballhandling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and defensive play to positioning and proper conditioning.Basketball Tip-Insis fully illustrated and includes an introduction by University of Miami coach Leonard Hamilton.Nick Sortalcoaches basketball at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Florida and is a writer and copyeditor for theSun-Sentinelin Ft. Lauderdale.