Download or read book The Smart Take from the Strong written by Pete Carril and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victory over UCLA, Carril announced his retirement from the ranks of college ball, but not before penning this witty, memorable, and insightful collection of vignettes espousing his philosophy of the game. In this era of basketball as raw athleticism, size, and power, how was Pete Carril able to maintain such a level of success throughout his career? In The Smart Take from the Strong, Carril lays bare his philosophy for basketball success. A great teacher and a terrific.