Daily work on the drive footwork is essential, but it will pay off with successful drives to the basket and frequent fouls by the opponent trying to guard the driver. Theyre the ones that direct the team and decide which plays the team is going to run. Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures did not change, a small subset of books required updated lexile measures. Point guard one this was how it happened sometimes.
And now that shawn obrien has joined their team, they are a shoein to win it all. Mike lupica introduction everyone assumes that gus is a baseball guy but this season he is more excited for basketball. Point guard home team book 3 and millions of other books are available for instant access. She is somewhat of a doormat with how she lets people, especially her parents, walk all over her. Guard book definition of guard book by merriamwebster. Each book in the series focuses on a sports team, its players and the interesting lives they lead. Gus and cassie have always been on the same team off the field, but in. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. This book had captured my interest from the start, it was thrilling, full of suspense, romantic and thought provoking. His take on the whole selection process and hearing his side of the story was very. Part of the jake maddox series of books, this story is sure to hook young sports fans.
In line with my march 30day challenge, i have put together a list of my 10 favorite books. Gus and cassie have always been on the same team off the field, but in this third novel in new york times bestselling author mike lupicas home team series can they stay friends when theyre on. I was a shooting guard in a point guard body and i knew that if i wanted to play major college basketball i would need to truly become a point guard. The game of basketball includes a fiveplayer team, which consist of the following basketball positions. Point guard prank capstone library capstone publishing.
But this year gus is more excited about basketball that any other sport hes ever played. More than 250,000 words that arent in our free dictionary. Ben is known as the best point guard in the league. The story is about how a scrappy team and its string of successes riveted the attention of the small, central illinois town of ashland. Cp3 has been one of the best point guards of this generation since he stepped his foot on an nba court, a. The point guard is often thought of an extension of the coach on the floor, or the quarterback, or floor general.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. These positions are employed by all organizedunorganized basketball teams. Whether you agree with it or not, the point guard system developed by the main character, mike lane, is an interesting idea. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Popular coast guard books showing 150 of 228 the finest hours. So why isnt he able to shake the feeling that she belongs in the bleachers rather than on the bench. Tolerance, diversity and inclusion are among the concepts covered in the 18 discussion questions. Point guard is a book that has a lot if intense moments where the team is tied and win because they made the winning shot in the end and is very entertaining. News, sport and opinion from the guardians us edition. You didnt want to stop, no matter how long youd been playing.
So the point guard must have a close working relationship with the coaches and be very coachable. Also, if you commit to private coaching you will improve much faster as a point guard. The 1957 basketball season is the focus of point guard. You must there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one thats only in the merriamwebster unabridged dictionary start your free trial today and get unlimited access to americas largest dictionary, with. Point guard book by mike lupica official publisher page simon. Gus and cassie have always been on the same team off the. Learning to play the point guard position in basketball. In the book, it acts almost as the macguffin around which all the action centers. The other team would score and i would run down to the other end and try to get the ball. The book point guard by mike lupica was a pretty good realistic fiction book by mike lupica. There is murder, mystery, romance, political intrigue even a great local setting for those of us in the philadelphia area.
He has carved out a niche as the sporting worlds finest storyteller. The guard is an insight into the tough life of aspen as the palace guard. Point guard by mike lupica gus and cassie have always been on the same team off the field, but in this third novel in new york times bestselling author mike. I enjoyed the setting in philadelphia, it was quite exciting being familar with all the different places that were mentioned in the book. This reading list is designed to offer coast guard personnel recommended books related to leadership. Can gus find a way to bring the home team together both on and off the court, or will all these prejudices block their shot at a winning season. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read point guard. The best thing in the book is that even though their friendship is suffering, their team isnt. If youre a point guard or want to be a point guard let this guide help you improve your game.
But there is another new kid in town, chase braggs, a point guard like ben who seems to be better, stronger, and faster. The main character, gus a kid whos parents are from the dominican republic, is looking forward to his next middle school basketball season when one of his best friends, cassie decides she wants to challenge herself and tryout for the school team. But this isnt going to be the season gus expected, because their team is getting a new player, and she just happens to be one of his best friends. Point guard book by mike lupica official publisher. This dangerous combination results in a convoluted roller coaster ride through the dark. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. This book is the 2nd in the rock valley high series and ends in an hea. News, sport and opinion from the guardians us edition coronavirus new yorks governor and several other governors of northeastern states discuss regionally coordinated plan to reopen the economy. Click here to claim your free, customized basketball workout. Jackie willis hopes to convince the coach of the basketball team in angel park. Again, the point guard is a tough position to handle, but if you commit to these five simple steps, you can be the best point guard you can be.
Read more books this summer chris paul dives deep on getting traded, lob city, and donald sterling laugh out loud network duration. The point guard is the extension of the coach on the court. The point guard position is the equivalent of the quarterback in football. Tougias goodreads author shelved 7 times as coast guard. Book your private or small group session with the point guard u team here. The first two books, the only game and the extra yard, were. Heshe should know exactly what the coach expects of himher, and what team strategies to use at a given time. Prolific point guard pdfs pure intensity basketball. Point guard reading group guide basketball and socialemotional learning are the focus of this reading group guide for point guard. The team gains point by getting the ball through the hoop.
You should check this book out it was a quick and easy read, but had tons of information that will stick with the reader for awhile. About pure intensity basketball is dedicated to assisting athletes in maximizing their full basketball potential through the latest skill development methods. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. A great read if you want to know what it takes to be a great point guard or just a great basketball player in general. Top 10 books for athletes, coaches and leaders pgc. This was quite a task, as i really enjoy reading and have. His books are chockfull of action for sports minded kids, yet contain an underlining message and connecting plotline, giving the book more. The point guard pg, also called the one or point, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. That was the way gus morales felt right now in the gym at walton middle school, playing one last game of twoontwo with his best friends in the world. Mike lives in connecticut with his wife and their four children.
The reading list provides a tool for individual leadership growth, taking into account that responsibility for leadership development rests on each individual, his or her unit, and the organization. Read the first chapter of point guard by mike lupica heads up. From ball handling to leadership to passing to strength and conditioning, this is the ultimate guide for playing point guard to the best of your abilityand helping take your team to the top. Every team needs a leader, and point guards are leaders on the court. Dare you to date the point guard rock valley high, book 2 by lacy andersen book cover, description, publication history.
Spragues novel the point guard is part political science and criminal justice treatise and part murder mystery law thriller and police story. Point guards are expected to run the teams offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it. Understanding player positions in basketball dummies. Basketball positions with the numbers as they are known, 1 point guard, 2shooting guard, 3small forward, 4power forward, 5center there are five positions in basketball. But when he finds out that one of his best friends, cassie bennett, wants to try out for the boys team, he. Post players seldom learn how to drive unless they are taught by a capable coach how to drive. Point guard home team series by mike lupica, paperback. Basketball fundamentals point guard, coachs clipboard. Dare you to date the point guard rock valley high, book 2 by. Gus knows cassie is more than good enough to compete on the boys team. I have no idea why or how kiera cass manages to utterly disappoint me with a book, and then wow me with the other. Many products and services offer lexile measures for their books and reading materials.
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