Basketball G8
Basketball G8
Basketball G8
Lifestyle through
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport played by two teams with five active
players each. The objective of the game is to gain points by shooting
the ball through the basket. Whichever team has the greater number
of points at the end of the game shall be the winner.
BALL
BASKET or RING
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
COURT
SKILLS
A. Dribbling This skills is used to move with the ball while inside
the court. It is performed by pushing the ball toward
the floor using the fingers of your left or right hand. It
can be performed stationary or while walking.
B. Passing This skill is used to advance the ball toward the players
teammate. In performing the skill, both the passer and
receiver should have a good coordination to make the pass
successful. There are different types of passes performed in
basketball:
• Chest Pass
• Bounce Pass
• Overhead Pass
SKILLS
Shooting is an essential skill in basketball for a team to
gain points and win the game. There are several types
of shots in basketball:
• Set Shot- done by bending the knees and hips with
the player’s dominant foot slightly in front.
C. Shooting • Jump shot- is executed very much like the set shot.
The player extends his or her legs, jumps upward,
and lands slightly in front. It is performed for
shooting at a farther distance
• Layup- is executed when the player is close to the
basket. Ideally, the ball bounces off the backboard
to increase the chance of making a score.
• The game is played for four quarters or periods, 10 minutes minutes each
• If the scores are tied after the fourth period, an overtime period of 5 minutes shall be played until one team
earns more points than the other.
• A basket scored inside the 3 point line is worth 2 points.
• A basket scored beyond the 3 point line is worth 3 points
• Each shot made during the free throw is worth 1 point
• A personal foul occurs when there is illegal contact between the players.
• A player who commits five fouls is excluded from the game.