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dribbler.
History of Basketball
Point Guard
- Basketball was invented during the school
year of 1891-92 at Springfield College in - The point guard runs the offense and
Springfield, Massachusetts. usually is the team's best dribbler and
passer.
- Dr. James A. Naismith conceived the idea
of attaching peach baskets at opposite ends Power Forward
of the gym on the track that encircled the
playing floor. - The power forward does many of the things
a center does, playing near the basket while
- Basketball derives its name from the rebounding and defending taller players.
original ball and basket used in the first
games. Small Forward
- The game was introduced in YMCA's - The small forward plays against small and
across America and also to foreign countries. large players. They roam all over on the
Basketball became part of the Olympic court. Small forwards can score from long
Games in 1936. shots and close ones.
- The ball is thrown from your chest and is First Name – ball and basket
bounced once before entering your
Originated in – Springfield Massachusetts
teammate's hands near their chest area.
Started year 1891
Overhead Pass
Ball size for men – 7
- The ball is passed from over your head into
your teammate's chest. Ball size for women – 6
DEFENSE Ring size – 18 inches
-strategies, alignments, and positioning that Height of the ring to ground floor – 10 feet
a team uses to prevent the opposing offense
from scoring baskets. Basketball Court Size – 28x15 meters
- It is the ability to jump with power to gain Basketball has four quarters, 12 minutes
possession of the ball as it bounces to the rim per game
after a failed shot. Infraction of the rule which involves
Basketball skills can be broken down into two physical contact – Fouls
primary categories: Infraction of the rule without using
Offensive skills physical contact – Violations