Josh is an inch taller, with dreads to my neck, while jb gets his head shaved once a month. A crossover dribble is a basketball maneuver in which a player dribbling the ball switches the ball rapidly from one hand to the other, to make a change in. Below are some reading passages that we have hand picked to supplement this book. Pdf downloads of all 1297 litcharts literature guides, and of every new one we publish. A crossover dribble is a basketball maneuver in which a player dribbling the ball switches the ball rapidly from one hand to the other, to make a change in direction. You most likely should hit the weight room on triceps and forearms, and maybe a little biceps. Im not the intended audience for this book i dont particularly like basketball, im well past school age by a lot, and im not really all that fond of poetry so i. Where as a twohanded pass can be pulled back if need, a onehanded pass is final. Dribble the ball between your legs in the following manner left hand, right hand in front of. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. His john newbery awardwinning book, the crossover, is a book about basketball, family relationships and crossing over in life.
One of our favorite series of ballhandling drills that helps develop better ballhandlers is the maravich series. Be sure you check out my full crossover dribble tips article for more details on these tips. The term crossover, also the title of the book, is a basketball maneuver where the player dribbles the ball and switches the ball rapidly from one hand to the other to change direction of play. The primary source pairing is a drawing made by layet johnson. Cowboys position battles to follow when football resumes, including a possible shakeup at. Teacher editions with classroom activities for all 1297 titles we cover. The crossover study guide contains a biography of kwame.
Dad joyfully recalls the boys as babies, holding a bottle in one hand and a ball in the other. Working harder than ever alongside his mother, grandfather, and an unexpected hired hand, joe. Noun left guardcenter the left guard and center positions are combined here because, in all likelihood, there will be a lot of crossover between the competitions. All of the ball handling drills are on the move, and are designed to work on different dribbling moves, hand eye coordination, the players overall handles. Also if you want to see more basketball drills for point guards leave comment below.
Discipleship of teenage boys to young men through the word of jesus christ and the game of basketball. First things first, i do not suggest that all players perform onehand passes in games. This leaves the defender off balance and out of position, and leaves you open to take a shot, drive the lane, or pass. Basketball dribbling and ball handling video clips, fundamentals. Onehanded basketball prodigy from michigan is teams best. While dribbling the basketball in one hand you will push it across the front of your body toward the other side from left to right or from right to left. Carmelo isolation moves onehandunder, crossoverspin move. This one by attacking hard towards the defenders, if you wanna stop with the opposite book in the direction of the end of the basketball, so five up 10 thats the basketball on your move to the left side with the right foot thats gonna give me protection over the basketball number one, but number two. A simple basketball move in which a player dribbles the ball quickly from one hand to the other 29. The crossover dribble has become one the most entertaining and exciting moves in basketball in the last two decades. A crossover is one of the most effective moves used for deceiving the defender. This book could be used in comparison to what the family member in the crossover would have done if he could have relived his last day multiple times. When done right, this can break an opponents ankles.
The crossover was selected for a newbery medal, one of the highest book awards, because kwame alexander is a most distinguished author of childrens literature which means he rules when it comes to writing. The crossover dribble is one of the most effective ways to maintain control of the ball against heavy pressure, or, while attempting to go by your man. These tips are only useful if you put in the time to work on your skills. Twins, josh and jordan, live for their middle school basketball games. Place the ball in your right hand for purposes of this drill, whether you are right or left handed is not important, given that you need. Onehanded basketball prodigy from michigan is teams best player ella adams was born without a left hand. The crossover, moving ball from hand to hand to deceive the opponent, is tough, but dad is insistent they can do it. He and his twin brother jordan are awesome on the court. A basic crossover is simply dribbling from one hand to the other very quickly. Kwame alexander did an amazing job on this novel and continues to with his other ones as well. His newest book, rebound houghton mifflin, ages 9 and up, is a prequel to the crossover, and hes in the midst of a book tour that will bring him to raleighs quail ridge books april. They then crossover to the other hand, take one dribble, and pull up and shoot. You may want to also check out my tips on how to improve ball handling practice your crossover.
This is a great book for readers who like sports, suspense, and. Pushing slightly more with one hand or another will veer the shot left or right, which makes shooting with 2 hands accurately not as easy than with one hand. Those who say this call themselves basketball purists. This move requires the player to have a good handeye coordination and ability to move quickly. Books 1 to 5 of basketball coaching made easy are the text for the. Basketball moves are generally individual actions used by players in basketball to pass by. The crossover study guide contains a biography of kwame alexander, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. I did and i am going to tell how joe loves basketball in this story. The 201415 basketball rules book added rule 10612, which reads. Keep it below knee level and no wider than knee width.
This image suggests just how deeplyrooted basketball is in their lives if theyre. In a crossover, the ball handler changes the ball from one hand to the other. One book for teens is a companion program to one book, one san diego, that is just for tweens and teens. These are the rules published in january 1892 in the school newspaper where he instituted the game. In the book, one brother is jealous of the other, their father becomes ill, rules are made and rules are broken. Second, it is much harder to throw an accurate pass with only one hand. A lot of people love to see this moved performed on a player. Basketball moves news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2007 learn how and when to remove this template message. A simple basketball move in which a player dribbles the ball quickly from one hand to the other. Drills to create the ultimate basketball crossover. Dre has written 11 books, published over 5,000 youtube videos and created.
Josh bell writes rules of basketball which mirror his rules for life. Be sure to read the passage summaries and our suggestions for instructional use. All of these one ball basketball dribbling drills are in hd video and text format. It is the primary tool used by the point guard while travelling up the court under defensive pressure. Main difference between a standard and killer move is the way in which dribble is switched from one hand to. The crossover book chicago public library bibliocommons. Crossover same as above except, step forward with left leg. About the author, kwame alexander kwame alexander is a poet, educator, and new york times bestselling author of 28 books he writes for children of all ages. Dre baldwin is a former professional basketball player who is now an.
Awardwinning author wants to add more diverse voices to. Cuz tonight im delivering, announces dreadlocked, 12year old josh bell. Dribble simply, the dribble has you switch dribbling from one hand to the other, by bouncing the. Basketball drills for point guards dribbling duration. The crossover dribbling to calamity summary and analysis. The crossover is about two twins who play basketball together, josh and jordan. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. However, it is also a great way to free oneself up for a scoring opportunity. Most players shoot with two hands because either of lack of experience or lack of strength. At the most basic level, this is very easy to do, however the most effective way to do this move also known as the killer crossover is the best way, and. It involves faking to one side and getting the defender to follow you before bouncing the ball back over to your other hand. Commonlit book pairings the crossover free reading.
A closerange shot using one hand to tip the ball over the rim of the basket. The crossover inseparable twin brothers josh and jb love basketball, but changes in their lives begin to pull them apart. If the defender or help defender stops your initial crossover move, these counter. I absolutely recommend this book, you will not regret reading it 4. The crossover involves bouncing the basketball in front of you from one hand to the other. The crossover the crossover series kindle edition by. With their mother the assistant principal at the school and their father a professional basketball ball player they are expected to keep grades up and play hard. The crossover moves intent is to fake the defensive player into thinking the offensive player is going to drive in one direction. A simple guide on how to do a crossover in basketball. Dad taught josh to do a soft cross first to see if the opponent falls for it, followed by a hard crossover. This move, the crossover gets its name from the basketball being crossed over in front of your body from one hand to the other.
Coaching points the key to mastering this is repetition from the. One ball basketball dribbling drills basketball hq. Crossover definition of crossover by merriamwebster. As stated earlier, i was thrilled with the way alexander wrote the crossover because he would often define the terminology he was using the crossover is a basketball term for rapidly changing the ball from one hand to the next. These summaries are in prose, though alexander composed his novel in the structure of individual. They are also instructed by an expert basketball coach, and demonstrated by a high level basketball player. Josh is the slasher, and the master of the crossover in which a player dribbles the ball quickly from one hand to the other. In a typical example the player heads upcourt, dribbling the ball in say the left hand, then makes a wide step left with a good head fake. Many of them claim that basketball was at its best 20 or 30 years ago and the fundamentals of the game has long slipped away. When done right, a crossover can break an opponents ankles. Dre baldwin talks about carmelo isolation moves onehandunder. Dad chuckles and chides josh that he saved his basketball money and. Get handles basketball dance on defenders with these 3. The crossover summer reading guide novel background.