Tip-Off

The whistle blows, the ball is up, two players leap for it--tip-off! The athletes of the National Basketball Association (NBA) entertain millions of fans with their amazing dribbling skills, no-look passes, and daring dunks. This high-interest series uses accessible text and stunning photographs to give an exciting, close-up look at the five basketball positions, as well as the stars who have dominated at those positions. Readers also get advice about how to train to become future basketball superstars. So get your sneakers on, because it's time for tip-off!