JR. NBA - JR. WNBA: Player's Guide: Section 1<br>PLAY HARD HAVE FUN

Player's Guide: Section 1
PLAY HARD HAVE FUN

Playing basketball is a privilege. Being a member of a basketball team requires a commitment on your part. You have to WANT to play. But it’s not hard, to play hard.

By not being afraid to fail, you will improve. By trying your best, you will never let yourself or your teammates down. By keeping a smile on your face, you will always have fun.

Basketball is a game of emotions. Lacing up your sneakers and heading onto the basketball court is exciting. Working together as a team creates confidence. Running, jumping and shooting gets your body revved up.

Making a shot with the defense all over you…feeding the perfect pass…grabbing an important rebound…coming up with a game saving steal — this is basketball at its best. There’s no game quite like it, and it belongs to you. Just take control. Assume the responsibility. Give your best and enjoy it.

Table of Contents

•	Player's Guide: Introduction

•	Player's Guide: Section 1 PLAY HARD HAVE FUN

•	Player's Guide: Section 2 Interacting With Your COACH

•	Player's Guide: Section 3 Dealing With Your PARENTS’ Expectations

•	Player's Guide: Section 4 Practice, Practice, PRACTICE

•	Player's Guide: Section 5 WHO PLAYS WHERE

•	Player's Guide: Section 6 The Importance of TEAM PLAY

•	Player's Guide: Section 7 Practicing Good SPORTSMANSHIP

•	Player's Guide: Section 8 HEALTH AND FITNESS

•	Player's Guide: Section 9 HOME TRAINING

•	Player's Guide: Section 10 WARMING UP

•	Player's Guide: Section 11 GETTING YOUR MIND READY FOR THE GAME