13 Free Basketball Books [PDF]

Discover the game with our collection of free basketball books in PDF. Basketball is a sport of speed, skill, and team play that has captivated players, coaches, and fans worldwide.

From coaching manuals and drill packets to plays, shooting workouts, and the official rules, our selection covers every part of the game. Each title comes from federations, clubs, and coaching programs, so you get practical material you can trust.

Download these basketball books in PDF for free and start improving today. Explore the fundamentals, master new plays, and learn the rules with your team.

• #1

  Basketball

  

  A clear beginner's guide to basketball that explains the court, the rules, player positions, and the basic techniques. A simple starting point for anyone who wants to understand and start playing the game.

  Tutorialspoint

  Format: PDF 15 pages 0.47 MB

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• #2

  Basketball basics

  

  An introductory guide to the fundamentals of basketball. It covers what it takes to be an athlete and the core skills every new player should build, from footwork to ball handling.

  Hooptactics

  Format: PDF 24 pages 0.6 MB

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  Coaches Manual

  

  A complete Level 1 coaching manual from the World Association of Basketball Coaches. Across nearly 400 pages it covers leadership, player development, offensive and defensive skills, physical preparation, team tactics, and game management.

  FIBA

  Format: PDF 394 pages 8.85 MB

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• #2

  Basketball Coaching Guide

  

  A detailed coaching guide focused on teaching basketball skills. It includes warm-ups, dribbling, passing, shooting, and fitness drills, with faults-and-fixes charts that help coaches correct technique quickly.

  Special Olympics

  Format: PDF 95 pages 1.2 MB

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  McFarland Spartans Basketball Drill Manual

  

  A full drill manual organized by category: ball handling, passing, shooting, transition, rebounding, and team offense and defense. Each drill lists the equipment needed and a suggested grade level from youth to high school.

  McFarland School District

  Format: PDF 54 pages 0.23 MB

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• #2

  Basketball Drill

  

  A collection of more than fifty basketball drills covering defense, passing, shooting, lay-ups, and motion offense. A practical reference for coaches who want varied, game-ready practices.

  Greenvale Basketball Club Inc

  Format: PDF 55 pages 0.25 MB

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• #3

  Drills Packet

  

  A youth basketball drills packet that starts with ball handling fundamentals and builds into clear, repeatable practice routines. Ideal for coaches working with younger players.

  St. Louis Jewish Community Center

  Format: PDF 28 pages 1.24 MB

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  Passing and Catching

  

  A focused guide to passing and catching. It breaks down the mechanics of strong, accurate passes and teaches players how to get open and receive the ball under pressure.

  Saint Paul

  Format: PDF 16 pages 0.23 MB

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  Shooting Workout - Self Training

  

  A self-training shooting workout you can run with or without a coach. It includes Mikan drills, hook shots, and game-pace routines designed to sharpen your shot through repetition.

  Bacchus Marsh Basketball Association

  Format: PDF 13 pages 0.16 MB

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• #2

  Shooting

  

  A set of shooting drills for individuals and small groups, including corner series, staggered screen drills, and transition shooting. Built to add reliable scoring to your game.

  SportsEngine

  Format: PDF 13 pages 0.29 MB

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  26 Plays to Dominate Your Competition

  

  A coaching ebook with twenty-six ready-to-run basketball plays for man-to-man and zone defenses. Each play includes clear diagrams and instructions so you can add them to your offense right away.

  Coach Mac

  Format: PDF 57 pages 4.65 MB

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• #2

  Duke Playbook

  

  A complete playbook with dozens of half-court sets, baseline and sideline out-of-bounds plays, and quick hitters. Every play is shown on a clean court diagram, making it easy to teach and run.

  The Basketball Playbook

  Format: PDF 94 pages 0.52 MB

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  Official Basketball Rules 2024

  

  The official basketball rules as adopted by the International Basketball Federation, valid from October 2024. It covers the court, equipment, game procedures, violations, and fouls, the standard for international play.

  FIBA

  Format: PDF 105 pages 3.3 MB

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• #2

  NBA Official Playing Rules

  

  The official playing rules of the professional game. It details scoring and timing, the shot clock, out-of-bounds and throw-ins, free throws, violations, and fouls, with the technical points that govern top-level basketball.

  NBA

  Format: PDF 76 pages 2.65 MB

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