Could you imagine buying a personal basketball coach you could take with you anywhere and everywhere? Stuff Good Players Should Know by Dick DiVenzio is simply a book on basketball. Some may think a book would not be able to teach such skills through words instead of actions, but Mr. DiVenzio makes it work. Each concept he discusses is simple yet intricate. Each skill was clearly thought out as he wrote it out step by step. This book not only helps players improve physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.

Basketball consists of many little things that must be done right in order for improvement to happen. This book has “intelligent basketball from A to Z”, as put on the front cover. This book covers everything from a perfect shooting form to perfect moves for quick ball handlers. Some may believe basketball could not be taught from a book, but Mr. DiVenzio has proved them wrong. He believes that the highest compliment given to a player is “You can play”. Mastering everything he has taught throughout the book will get you to that level.

This book gives different meanings to every day words like “dance” and “xylophones”. This book is basketball code that every serious player should know. This book also includes made up words like “SOFO” “GWO-GO” and “LONHOBIRS”. This book gives new words to impress coach with and that are easy to remember.

The way Dick DiVenzio writes is golden. It has no extra fanciness and gives you all the information you need without it being confusing. This book truly is about intelligent basketball. As a basketball player, many new opportunities to improve your skills can be found in this book. Stuff Good Players Should Know is a very informative book and easy to read when on the go with its short chapters. Dick DiVenzio is a coach full of wise words and teachings, so picking up this book will only help you in your future basketball career.