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Let’s Learn

This module was designed and written to help you understand the
nature of basketball and its health benefits.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Discuss the nature of basketball (PEH11FH-IIa-18).
2. Activity with safety tip (PEH11FH-Ia-t-8).
Objectives:
1. Explain the nature of basketball,
2. understand the benefits of basketball,
3. Answer the questions honestly.

Let’s Try
Directions: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. How many players are in a team while playing basketball?

a. 5 b. 6 c. 2 d. 1

2. What are the positions in a basketball team?

a. Guard b. center c. forward d. all of the
above

3. Can short people be a good basketball player?

a. Yes b. No c. Maybe d. No idea.

4. Bandages are used for…

a) applying directly to a wound to soak up blood

b) holding dressings in place, apply pressure and control bleeding

c) the pain to ease

d) all of the above

5. Carlo is an athlete, the most important meal on for an athlete is

a. Super b. breakfast c. lunch d. all of the

above

6. When the damage of the body caused by accidents, fall, and sudden

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change of the body phase and position. It is called

a. Disability b. injury c. trauma d. rupture

7. Who invented the game basketball?

a. Dr. James Naismith c. Dr. James Jack

b. Dr. Jack Smith d. Dr. Peter Reyes

8. When was basketball first played?

a. 1891 b 1818 c. 1863 d. 1963

9. Where was basketball first played?

a. USA b. London c. Russia d. Philippines

10.How high from the ground is the ring of the basket?

a. 10 feet b. 15 feet c. 20 feet d. 21 feet

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Lesson TEAM SPORTS
6 (Basketball)

Let’s Recall

What are the benefits of basketball?

benefits of
basketball

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 Let’s Explore

Directions: Look at the picture and answer the questions below.

Guide Questions:
1. What can you say about the picture?
2. What safety precautions should you do while playing
basketball?

Let’s Elaborate
The Nature of Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five
players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the
primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately 9.4 inches (24 cm) in
diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter
mounted 10 feet (3.048 m) high to a backboard at each end of the court) while
preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A field goal is
worth two points, unless made from behind the three-point line, when it is worth
three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a
technical foul is given one or more one-point free throws. The team with the most
points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score
tied, an additional period of play (overtime) is mandated.
Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling)
or by passing it to a teammate, both of which require considerable skill. On offense,
players may use a variety of shots—the lay-up, the jump shot, or a dunk; on
defense, they may steal the ball from a dribbler, intercept passes, or block shots;

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either offense or defense may collect a rebound, that is, a missed shot that
bounces from rim or backboard. It is a violation to lift or drag one's pivot foot
without dribbling the ball, to carry it, or to hold the ball with both hands then
resume dribbling.
The five players on each side fall into five playing positions. The tallest player
is usually the center, the second tallest and strongest is the power forward, a
slightly shorter but more agile player is the small forward, and the shortest players
or the best ball handlers are the shooting guard and the point guard, who
implements the coach's game plan by managing the execution of offensive and
defensive plays (player positioning). Informally, players may play three-on-three,
two-on-two, and one-on-one.
Invented in 1891 by Canadian-American gym teacher James
Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, basketball has evolved to
become one of the world's most popular and widely viewed sports. The National
Basketball Association (NBA) is the most significant professional basketball league
in the world in terms of popularity, salaries, talent, and level of
competition. Outside North America, the top clubs from national leagues qualify to
continental championships such as the Euro League and the Basketball Champions
League Americas. The FIBA Basketball World Cup and Men's Olympic Basketball
Tournament are the major international events of the sport and attract top national
teams from around the world. Each continent hosts regional competitions for
national teams, like EuroBasket and FIBA AmeriCup.
The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and Women's Olympic Basketball
Tournament feature top national teams from continental championships. The main
North American league is the WNBA (NCAA Women's Division I Basketball
Championship is also popular), whereas strongest
European clubs participate in the Euro League Women.
In early December 1891, Canadian James Naismith, a
physical education professor and instructor at the
International Young Men's Christian Association Training
School (YMCA) (today, Springfield College)
in Springfield, Massachusetts, was trying to keep his
gym class active on a rainy day. He sought a vigorous
indoor game to keep his students occupied and at
proper levels of fitness during the long New
England winters. After rejecting other ideas as either too rough or poorly suited
Old style basketball with laces

to walled-in gymnasiums, he wrote the basic rules and nailed

a peach basket onto an elevated track. In contrast with modern basketball nets,
this peach basket retained its bottom, and balls had to be retrieved manually after
each "basket" or point scored; this proved inefficient, however, so the bottom of
the basket was removed, allowing the balls to be poked out with a long dowel each
time.
Basketball was originally played with a soccer ball. These round balls from
"association football" were made, at the time, with a set of laces to close off the
hole needed for inserting the inflatable bladder after the other sewn-together
segments of the ball's cover had been flipped outside-in. These laces could cause
bounce passes and dribbling to be unpredictable. Eventually a lace-free ball
construction method was invented, and this change to the game was endorsed by
Naismith. (Whereas in American football, the lace construction proved to be
advantageous for gripping and remains to this day.) The first balls made

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specifically for basketball were brown, and it was only in the late 1950s that Tony
Hinkle, searching for a ball that would be more visible to players and spectators
alike, introduced the orange ball that is now in common use. Dribbling was not part
of the original game except for the "bounce pass" to teammates. Passing the ball
was the primary means of ball movement. Dribbling was eventually introduced but
limited by the asymmetric shape of early ball Dribbling was common by 1896, with
a rule against the double dribble by 1898.
The peach baskets were used until 1906 when they were finally replaced by
metal hoops with backboards. A further change was soon made, so the ball merely
passed through. Whenever a person got the ball in the basket, his team would gain
a point. Whichever team got the most points won the game. The baskets were
originally nailed to the mezzanine balcony of the playing court, but this proved
impractical when spectators in the balcony began to interfere with shots. The
backboard was introduced to prevent this interference; it had the additional effect
of allowing rebound shots. Naismith's handwritten diaries, discovered by his
granddaughter in early 2006, indicate that he was nervous about the new game he
had invented, which incorporated rules from a children's game called duck on a
rock, as many had failed before it.
Playing Regulations
Games are played in four quarters of 10 (FIBA) or 12 minutes (NBA). College
men's games use two 20-minute halves, college women's games use 10-minute
quarters, and most United States high school varsity games use 8-minute quarters;
however, this varies from state to state. 15 minutes are allowed for a half-time
break under FIBA, NBA, and NCAA rules and 10 minutes in United States high
schools. Overtime periods are five minutes in length except for high school, which
is four minutes in length. Teams exchange baskets for the second half. The time
allowed is actual playing time; the clock is stopped while the play is not active.
Therefore, games generally take much longer to complete than the allotted game
time, typically about two hours.
Five players from each team may be on the court at one
time. Substitutions are unlimited but can only be done when play is stopped.
Teams also have a coach, who oversees the development and strategies of the
team, and other team personnel such as assistant coaches, managers, statisticians,
doctors and trainers.
For both men's and women's teams, a standard uniform consists of a pair of
shorts and a jersey with a clearly visible number, unique within the team, printed
on both the front and back. Players wear high-top sneakers that provide extra ankle
support. Typically, team names, players' names and, outside of North America,
sponsors are printed on the uniforms.
A limited number of time-outs, clock stoppages requested by a coach (or
sometimes mandated in the NBA) for a short meeting with the players, are allowed.
They generally last no longer than one minute (100 seconds in the NBA) unless, for
televised games, a commercial break is needed.
The game is controlled by the officials consisting of the referee (referred to
as crew chief in the NBA), one or two umpires (referred to as referees in the NBA)
and the table officials. For college, the NBA, and many high schools, there are a
total of three referees on the court. The table officials are responsible for keeping
track of each team's scoring, timekeeping, individual and team fouls, player
substitutions, team possession arrow, and the shot clock.
Violations

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 The ball may be advanced toward the basket by being shot, passed between
players, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled (bouncing the ball while running).
The ball must stay within the court; the last team to touch the ball before it
travels out of bounds forfeits possession. The ball is out of bounds if it touches a
boundary line, or touches any player or object that is out of bounds.
There are limits placed on the steps a player may take without dribbling,
which commonly results in an infraction known as traveling. Nor may a player stop
his dribble and then resume dribbling. A dribble that touches both hands is
considered stopping the dribble, giving this infraction the name double dribble.
Within a dribble, the player cannot carry the ball by placing his hand on the bottom
of the ball; doing so is known as carrying the ball. A team, once having established
ball control in the front half of their court, may not return the ball to the backcourt
and be the first to touch it. A violation of these rules results in loss of possession.
The ball may not be kicked, nor be struck with the fist. For the offense, a
violation of these rules results in loss of possession; for the defense, most leagues
reset the shot clock and the offensive team is given possession of the ball out of
bounds.
There are limits imposed on the time taken before progressing the ball past
halfway (8 seconds in FIBA and the NBA; 10 seconds in NCAA and high school for
both sexes), before attempting a shot (24 seconds in FIBA, the NBA, and U
Sports (Canadian universities) play for both sexes, and 30 seconds in NCAA play for
both sexes), holding the ball while closely guarded (5 seconds), and remaining in
the restricted area known as the free-throw lane, (or the "key") (3 seconds). These
rules are designed to promote more offense.
Basket interference, or goaltending is a violation charged when a player
illegally interferes with a shot. This violation is incurred when a player touches the
ball on its downward trajectory to the basket, unless it is obvious that the ball has
no chance of entering the basket, if a player touches the ball while it is in the rim,
or in the area extended upwards from the basket, or if a player reaches through
the basket to interfere with the shot. When a defensive player is charged with
goaltending, the basket is awarded. If an offensive player commits the infraction,
the basket is cancelled. In either case possession of the ball is turned over to the
defensive team.
Fouls
The referee signals that a foul has been committed

An attempt to unfairly disadvantage an opponent

through certain types of physical contact is illegal and is
called a personal foul. These are most commonly
committed by defensive players; however, they can be
committed by offensive players as well. Players who are
fouled either receive the ball to pass inbounds again, or
receive one or more free throws if they are fouled in the
act of shooting, depending on whether the shot was
successful. One point is awarded for making a free throw,
which is attempted from a line 15 feet (4.6 m) from the
basket.
The referee is responsible for judging whether contact is illegal, sometimes
resulting in controversy. The calling of fouls can vary between games, leagues and
referees.
There is a second category of fouls called technical fouls, which may be

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charged for various rules violations including failure to properly record a player in
the scorebook, or for unsportsmanlike conduct. These infractions result in one or
two free throws, which may be taken by any of the five players on the court at the
time. Repeated incidents can result in disqualification. A blatant foul involving
physical contact that is either excessive or unnecessary is called an intentional foul
(flagrant foul in the NBA). In FIBA and NCAA women's basketball, a foul resulting in
ejection is called a disqualifying foul, while in leagues other than the NBA, such a
foul is referred to as flagrant.
If a team exceeds a certain limit of team fouls in a given period (quarter or
half) – four for NBA, NCAA women's, and international games – the opposing team
is awarded one or two free throws on all subsequent non-shooting fouls for that
period, the number depending on the league. In the US college men's game and
high school games for both sexes, if a team reaches 7 fouls in a half, the opposing
team is awarded one free throw, along with a second shot if the first is made. This
is called shooting "one-and-one". If a team exceeds 10 fouls in the half, the
opposing team is awarded two free throws on all subsequent fouls for the half.
When a team shoots foul shots, the opponents may not interfere with the
shooter, nor may they try to regain possession until the last or potentially last free
throw is in the air.
After a team has committed a specified number of fouls, the other team is
said to be "in the bonus". On scoreboards, this is usually signified with an indicator
light reading "Bonus" or "Penalty" with an illuminated directional arrow or dot
indicating that team is to receive free throws when fouled by the opposing team.
(Some scoreboards also indicate the number of fouls committed.)
If a team misses the first shot of a two-shot situation, the opposing team
must wait for the completion of the second shot before attempting to reclaim
possession of the ball and continuing play.
If a player is fouled while attempting a shot and the shot is unsuccessful,
the player is awarded a number of free throws equal to the value of the attempted
shot. A player fouled while attempting a regular two-point shot thus receives two
shots, and a player fouled while attempting a three-point shot receives three shots.
If a player is fouled while attempting a shot and the shot is successful,
typically the player will be awarded one additional free throw for one point. In
combination with a regular shot, this is called a "three-point play" or "four-point
play" (or more colloquially, an "and one") because of the basket made at the time
of the foul (2 or 3 points) and the additional free throw (1 point).
How can basketball injuries be prevented?
Have a pre-season physical examination and follow your doctor's
recommendations for basketball injury prevention

●  Hydrate adequately - waiting until you are thirsty is often too late to
hydrate properly

●  Pay attention to environmental recommendations, especially in relation to

excessively hot and humid weather, to help avoid heat illness

●  Maintain proper fitness - injury rates are higher in athletes who have not
adequately prepared physically

●  After a period of inactivity, progress gradually back to full-contact

basketball through activities such as aerobic conditioning, strength training,
and agility training.

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 ●  Avoid overuse injuries - more is not always better! Many sports medicine
specialists believe that it is beneficial to take at least one season off each
year. Try to avoid the pressure that is now -exerted on many young athletes
to over-train. Listen to your body and decrease training time and intensity if
pain or discomfort develops. This will reduce the risk of injury and help
avoid "burn-out."

●  Talk with your coach and/or athletic trainer about an ACL injury
prevention program and incorporating the training principles into team
warm-ups

●  The athlete should return to play only when clearance is granted by a

healthcare professional.
● Health benefits of basketball
Basketball involves a lot of starting and stopping. While not renowned as an
aerobic sport, it is still a great workout that can help you with the following.

● burn calories (an hour of basketball can burn 630–750 calories)

● build endurance

● improve balance and coordination

● develop concentration and self-discipline

● build up muscle

As well as being a great way to stay fit, basketball can also help you achieve
the following.

● help you to make new friends and see them regularly teach you about being
a good team player

● play with people of all ages and all abilities

● play all year round because it’s usually an indoor sport

● have a fun game that kids of all levels and ages can enjoy

● practice alone and all you need is a ball and a hoop (and you can find a
hoop in most local parks and school grounds)

● play and enjoy with as few as two people (although official games require 10
players)

Moreover, here are the health benefits you can get from playing basketball.

● 1. Promotes cardiovascular health

Basketball is great for your heart health! Because you keep moving, your heart rate
increases. It also helps in building endurance, which is important when you want
to make sure that your heart is healthy. It will help lower the risk of stroke and
heart disease later in your life.

2. Burns calories
Do you want to shed a few extra kilos? Play basketball! All the quick lateral
movements, running and jumping, gives you an aerobic workout that in turn can
help you burn a lot of calories. For every hour of basketball, a person who weighs
165 pounds can expect to burn about 600 calories while a person who weighs 250

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pounds can expect to burn approximately 900 calories.

3. Builds bone strength

The physical demands of this awesome sport help in improving and building bone
strength. Any physical activity that involves weight-bearing allows the formation of
new bone tissue, and this in turn makes the bones stronger. Both the muscles and
bones in your body become stronger with basketball as it is a physical activity that
involves the tugging and pushing of muscles against bone.

4. Boosts the immune system

When you play basketball or any other sport, it helps in reducing stress. When
stress is decreased, you will have more energy and focus to complete tasks. It also
makes you more social, which in turns helps in preventing depression. When stress
is lowered, your immune system gets a boost as well.

5. Provides strength training

By playing basketball, you get an excellent full-body workout. This helps in the
development of lean muscle. It can help develop your lower back, neck, deltoids,
traps and core muscles. It also makes your legs stronger, and the movements like
shooting and dribbling help strengthen your arms, hand muscles and wrist flexors.

6. Boosts mental development

Basketball may be a fast-paced game that requires a lot of physical skills, but it is
also a mind game that requires you to think on your toes. It requires you to have a
lot of focus so that you can accurately and quickly process the action on the court
and make decisions that are effective with the ball. It also requires you to train
yourself so that you can observe your opponents and teammates constantly and
make quick decisions based on their actions.

7. Develops better coordination and motor skills

Basketball requires excellent hand-eye coordination as well as full-body
coordination. When you play this sport, it gives you the training to help develop
these skills. Dribbling gives you training for hand-eye coordination while
rebounding shots that are missed gives you the training to develop full-body
coordination.

8. Develops self-discipline and concentration

As with other sports, there are rules that need to be followed when you play
basketball. When you break these rules, it can lead to penalties for you as well as
your team. It helps you develop self-discipline that is important as it encourages
you to be more competitive and fairer at the same time. It also keeps your mind
focused and alert.

9. Improves awareness of space and body

Basketball is a game that requires spatial awareness. You need to know where you
are positioned to make that perfect shot or play defense effectively. When you
have an awareness of the space and body, you will know exactly where you need
to be when your teammate or opponent makes a shot or passes the ball. When
your spatial awareness is improved, it also helps in keeping you in balance.

10. Boosts confidence

One of the best benefits of playing basketball is that it truly boosts one’s

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confidence (6). Being a good player and being a member of a great team can do
wonders to increase your self-esteem and help you gain more confidence. When
your confidence is boosted, your faith in your skills is also increased. Being
confident allows you to face life with an improved disposition and has a positive
effect on every aspect of your life.

The fast-paced action involved in basketball makes it one of the most exciting
games to play and watch in the world. The fact that it provides numerous benefits
is an excellent bonus. It is no wonder that the President of the US has made it a
part of his regular workout regimen to keep himself physically and mentally fit. It is
a great game for both adults and children. If you are looking to play a sport that
gives you multiple benefits, both physically and mentally, this is the one for you.

Now that you’re knowledgeable about basketball and how it can give you
benefits, here are some tips and tricks to successfully play the game without any
problem.

● Always warm up and stretch your joints and muscles before you hit the court.
Make it a point to stretch and cool down after a game as well.

● Basketball is a physically demanding game. It is important to have plenty of

fluids on hand so that you can rehydrate your body at regular intervals.

● Because of the physical demands, it is important that you keep yourself

flexible and strong.

With the many benefits of basketball, it is the perfect reason for you to pick
up a ball and start shooting some hoops. It can be played alone or with friends – no
matter what you choose, you get a great workout. By making this sport a part of
your fitness routine, you ensure that you stay physically and mentally fit and active
for many years.

Let’s Dig In

Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. How should you play basketball if your position is the guard?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

2. How can I prevent getting injured while playing basketball?

____________________________________________________________________
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 Let’s Remember

Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. What are the health benefits of playing basketball?

2. What is the difference between playing basketball with playing
volleyball?

3. How basketball is played using the whole court?

4. How do you prevent basketball injuries?
5. How do you win in a basketball game?

Let's Apply

Directions: Read and understand each situation. Then, discuss what

will you do in the given situations below?
Scenario 1: You are ahead by 3 points, it's your opponent's ball with
10 seconds left.
Scenario 2: The score is tied; your team has the ball with a minute
left.

Let’s Evaluate

Directions: Encircle the letter that best corresponds to your answer in a

given statement. Multiple choice: Encircle the letter that best corresponds
to your answer in a given statement.

1. NCAA is a basketball game which means

a. National Collegiate Athletic Association
b. Nation College Athletic Association
c. National Community Athletic Association
d. Nation Community Athletic Association

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2. PBA is a basketball game which means
a. Philippine Basketball Association
b. Pilipino Basketball Association
c. Para Basketball Association
d. Pangasinan Basketball Association
3. How many players are involved in a team while playing
basketball?
a. 7 b. 5 c. 4 d. 10
4. What are the positions in a basketball game?
a. Guard b. forward c. center d. all of the above
5. When was basketball invented?
a. 1991 b. 1891 c. 1990 d. 1963
6. When did basketball become an official Olympic event?
a. 1936 b. 1963 c 1891 d. 1990
7. Where is basketball most popular?
a. Russia b. London c. USA d. Philippines
8. What is it called when you use both hands at the same time
to dribble?
a. Double dribble b. Foul c. Travelling d. Ankle
break
9. How many total players are on the basketball court at one
time during a game?
a. 8 b. 10 c. 5 d. 20
10. How many points is a free throw worth?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 0

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References

● www.stylecraze

● en.wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

● https://bballtools.com

Development Team of the Module

Writers: CARMELIZA G. VITUG ED.D.

Editors:
Content Evaluator: DR. RENE H. HERMIDA
Language Evaluator: MARY JANE Z. BLANCO
Reviewers:

Illustrator: CARMELIZA G. VITUG ED.D./ CAMILLE JEWEL L. GARCIA

Layout Artist: ERICSON S. CADDAUAN / MELANIE GATANELA
Management Team: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
MR. SHOJI G. GERONA, EPS - MAPEH
DR DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS – LRMS/ALS

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