Positions on the Team

Who controls the offense on a basketball team? Who's responsible for getting rebounds? What skills do you need to be an effective forward or center? These are just some of the questions readers will be able to answer after they finish this deep dive into the different positions on a basketball court. With the help of detailed main text, fun fact boxes, and informative sidebars, readers get a stronger understanding of the ins and outs of basketball. Full-color photographs of this fast-paced sport add to this exciting reading experience for fans and budding basketball stars.

While lacrosse includes elements of other familiar games, it's a sport all its own. With a rich history and exciting pace, it's also a respected sport growing in participants and fans. This informative book explores the evolving world of field lacrosse. From defenders sliding into shooting lanes to attackers cutting and spinning for a chance at scoring, lacrosse is a team game, with players of all positions working together to win. Readers and fans will love learning this sport's rules and especially seeing exciting photographs of its elite athletes at the top of their game.

In the game of football, every position is an important one. Many people have an idea about what a quarterback does. However, they might not know the difference between a free safety and a strong safety or what special teams do. This motivating book details the essential positions that make up an American football team and how each contributes to a championship team. Sidebars and fact boxes include more in-depth information about each position as well as clearly explained definitions of common football terms. Spectacular full-color photographs of athletes in action are certain to thrill fans of the game!

There are many players on a baseball diamond at one time. What are their jobs? Readers find out as they explore the different positions on a baseball team and what skills they need to succeed at each one. From a shortstop's quick reflexes to a hitter's good eye and a pitcher's strong arm, readers discover that it takes a variety of players with a variety of talents to make a great baseball team. Detailed main text, fact boxes, and sidebars are paired with full-color photographs of both baseball and softball players to appeal to both athletes and fans of America's Pastime.

Running onto the soccer field and into a game can be intimidating if you're not sure where to be. But each of the players on a soccer team knows just where to start and where to head to; it depends on their position. In this high-interest volume, readers will explore the 11 positions of soccer-ten outfielders and one goalkeeper-and how they work together to shut down the other team's tactics and win the game. Sidebars, fact boxes, and game-day photographs help players and fans alike take a deep dive into this "beautiful game."

Hockey is a swift, fun game that anyone can learn. The concept is simple: put more pucks in the net than the other team. But it takes a whole team to make that happen. This fast-paced book explains the positions on the ice, including goalie, forwards, and defenders. It gives insights into the skills and athleticism that makes a player stand out. Action-packed photographs and in-depth sidebars and fact boxes help fans see hockey from every angle and get ready to hit the ice themselves.