The Youth Basketball Handbook - Youth Basketball Drills, Skills, and Confidence for Players, Parents & Coaches The Youth Basketball Handbook makes the game simple, fun, and confidence-building for kids ages 7-14. With step-by-step lessons, drills, and strategies, it helps young players improve faster while enjoying the game.What you'll learnBasketball fundamentals: Dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding, and more-taught in clear, easy steps.Skill-building drills: Solo, partner, and team activities that build confidence and court skills.Game IQ: Learn spacing, teamwork, and smart decision-making during real games.Mindset & confidence: Tools to handle pressure, bounce back after tough games, and stay motivated.Parent & coach tools: Ready-to-run practice plans and language that supports players without pressure.Perfect forPlayers: Elementary and middle school players who want faster improvement, better skills, and more confidence.Parents: Those who want to encourage great habits at home-without becoming the sideline coach.Coaches & PE Teachers: Volunteer coaches who need ready-to-run practices and game-based learning.If your goal is a stronger handle, a smoother shot, smarter passes, tougher defense, and a happier player, start here. The Youth Basketball Handbook turns practice into progress-and teammates into a basketball family.Published by Pathways Press, creators of the Youth Sports Handbook series-practical, confidence-building guides that make learning sports fun.