TEAM

SPORT
S
BASKETBALL
NATURE AND
BACKGROUND
OF BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL
a team sport, wherein the objective is
to shoot a ball through a basket
horizontally positioned to score points
while following a set of rules.
Usually, two teams of five players play
on a marked rectangular court with a
basket at each width end. Basketball is
one of the world's most popular and
widely viewed sports.
A regulation basketball hoop consists of a
rim 18 inches in diameter and 10 feet high
mounted to a backboard.
A team can score a field goal by shooting
the ball through the basket during regular
play.
A field goal scores two points for the
shooting team if a player is touching or
closer to the basket than the
three-point line, and three points (known
commonly as a 3-pointer or three) if the
player is behind the three-point line.
The team with the most points at the end
of the game wins, but additional time
(overtime) may be issued when the game
ends with a draw.
The ball can be advanced on the court
by bouncing it while walking or running (
dribbling) or throwing (passing) it to a
team mate. It is a violation to move
without dribbling the ball (travelling), to
carry it, or to hold the ball with both hands
then resume dribbling (double dribble).
Various violations are generally called "fouls".
Disruptive physical contact (a personal foul) is
penalized, and a free throw is usually awarded
to an offensive player if he is fouled while
shooting the ball.
A technical foul may also be issued when
certain infractions occur, most commonly for
unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of a
player or coach. A technical foul gives the
opposing team a free throw, and the opposing
team is also retained possession of the ball.
Basketball has evolved many commonly
used techniques:
• Shooting
• Passing
• Dribbling
• Rebounding
ESPECIALIZE PLAYER POSITIONS
CENTER
- the tallest members of a team will play
POWER FORWARD/
SMALL FORWARD
- shorter players or those who possess
the best ball handling skills
POINT GUARD/SHOOTING GUARD
- speed play
HISTORY
JAMES NAISMITH
• physician
• invented in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman,
educator
• introduced the game when he was an instructor at the
Young Men's Christian Association Training School (now
Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts.
• he organized a vigorous recreation suitable for indoor
winter play.
• The game involved elements of American football, soccer,
and hockey, and the first ball used was a soccer ball.
• Teams had nine players, and the goals were wooden
peach baskets affixed to the walls.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
It was formed in 1898 to protect
players from exploitation and to
promote a less rough game.
This league only lasted five years
before disbanding; its demise
spawned a number of loosely
organized leagues throughout the
northeastern United States.
ORIGINAL CELTICS
• One of the first and greatest pro
• They played as many as 150
games a season and dominated
basketball until 1936.
 HARLEM
GLOBETROTTERS
• founded in 1927
• a notable exhibition team,
specializes in amusing court
antics and expert ball handling.
 NATIONAL BASKETBALL
ASSOCIATION (NBA)
In 1949 two subsequent professional
leagues, the National Basketball
League (formed in 1937) and the
Basketball Association of America
(1946) merged.
BILL RUSSELL
• Center of Boston Celtics, dominated the NBA
from the late 1950s through the 1960s.
1960s
• pro teams from coast to coast played before
crowds of many millions annually.
WILT CHAMBERLAIN
• a center for the Los Angeles Lakers, was
another leading player during the era, and his
battles with Russell were eagerly anticipated.
KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
• also a center, came to prominence during the
1970s.
• perfected his famed "sky hook" shot while
playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and
dominated the opposition.
 The NBA suffered a drop in popularity
during the late 1970s, but was resuscitated,
principally through the growing popularity of
its most prominent players. Larry Bird of
the Boston Celtics, and Magic Johnson of
the Los Angeles Lakers are credited with
injecting excitement into the league in the
1980s through their superior skills and
decade-long rivalry.
MICHAEL JORDAN
• 1980s
• Chicago Bulls rose to stardom and
helped the Bulls dominate the NBA
during the early 1990s.
A new generation of basketball stars,
including
Shaquille O'Neal of the Orlando Magic
Larry Johnson of the Charlotte Hornets,
have sustained the NBA's growth in
popularity.
 In 1959
BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
was founded in Springfield,
Massachusetts. Its rosters include
the names of great players,
coaches, referees, and people
who have contributed significantly
to the development of the game.
BASIC SKILLS
IN
BASKETBALL
 SHOOTING
• The most practiced skill in the game
• Remember BEEF (Balance,Elbow, Elbow, Follow
Through) when shooting the ball.
• Be relaxed and concentrate on the basket.
• Know when you have a good shot and then take it.
• Be in proper balance when shooting the ball.
• Follow through on every shot you take.
• Jump naturally.
• “Up, hang, shoot!” is an easy way to remember this.
• Make sure you have an arc on every shot you take.
• Be relaxed when shooting free throws.
• Practice all of your shots.
 DRIBBLING
It allows you to move around
the court while you’re in
possession of the ball. It is a
legal method that allows you
to advance with the ball and
make a score as opposed to
that of passing it to a
teammate to shoot it for the
basket. This move involves
bouncing the ball off the floor
with your hands as you cover
the floor.
• Dribble the ball with hand and use only the tips of your
finger in dribbling it.
• Employ the wrist and the forearm to push the ball while
covering the court.
• Don’t involve the whole hand to avoid losing control of
the ball.
• Don’t keep your fingers in touch with each other while
dribbling.
• Spread your fingers to allow full control of the ball as it
dribbles.
• Dribble the ball in one side of your body and not right
in front.
• While dribbling in one hand, use the other hand to
drive your defender away from the ball
 PASSING
It is a skill that maximizes the
involvement of all player in setting
up a play to earn successful shots
and earn points for the whole team.
 TWO TYPES OF PASS
1. AIR PASS
travels between players without hitting the floor.

chest pass - a pass that originates from the chest to the

receiver’s chest level;

overhead pass - a pass that originates from the

forehead.With this pass, aim for your teammate's chin.
Don’t bring the ball behind your head, because it can get
stolen and it takes a split-second longer to throw the
pass.
2. BOUNCE PASS
thrown to the floor so that it bounces to the
intended receiver.
calculate about 3/3 distance from the receiver
as the hitting point so that the ball bounces
right to your receiver. But for better accuracy,
you have to experiment by yourself because
the bounce is directly proportional with how
strong the ball hits the floor.
• A good pass is a pass a teammate can catch.
• When passing, step toward your receiver.
• When catching, step toward the pass.
• Like shooting, the ball should have a backspin
to it.
• This is accomplished by following through on
every pass.
 REBOUNDING
one of the major aspects of the game. It is
your ability to jump with power to gain
possession of the ball as it bounces to the rim
after a failed shot before it touches the floor.

Whenever you grab a rebound, your

team gains a chance to shoot again while the
other team actually loses it. The difference is
double.
Practice good footwork and vertical leap or jumps.
Anticipate where the ball will land.
The longer the shot or the harder the rim, the farther
the bounces.
When a shooter is a soft shooter, this means he
always takes time to put an arc on his shots, the ball
bounces near the ring.
When a shooter is a hard shooter, this means
there’s a little or no arc on his shots, then the ball
bounces far from the ring.
Leg power and strong body are needed in
rebounding that’s why it is essential that strength
and power exercises should be considered to
conditioning your body.
 RUNNING
One of the basic skills that a basketball
player should possess. Because in this
sport, speed defines the best. Whether
you’re on the offensive or defensive
side of the game, passing, receiving,
shooting or rebounding a ball, you
always have to run in any way possible.
• Always have a good pair of playing
shoes.
• Always do a combination of
dynamic stretching and warm-up
activities across the court before
going out to play a game.
FACILITIES
AND
EQUIPMENT
a. BASKETBALL COURT
 Court Dimensions
• The size of the court depends on
the playing level. The size of the
court for NBA and College games
is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. It
is smaller for High School and
Junior High.
 The Backboard and Rim
The regulation height above the
ground for the rim (hoop) is 10 feet,
and the rim is 18 inches in
diameter. Backboards are six feet
wide (72 inches) by 42 inches tall,
with the inner square being 24
inches wide by 18 inches tall.
The Foul Line
For all size courts the 'foul
line' is 15 feet in front of
the backboard.
 The Key
The key is 12 feet wide, and is the
same for all basketball courts. The
backboard extends four feet out
over the baseline into the key. A
half circle of diameter 6 foot
extends from the foul line away
from the basket to complete the
key.
 The 3-Point Line (Arc)
For NBA Basketball Courts the 3 point
arc is 22 feet to the center of the rim on
the sides with a straight line extending
out 16 feet 9 inches from the baseline.
Past those points the line extends out
23 feet 9 inches from the center of the
rim.
 Line Markings
All line markings on the floor
are two inches wide and can
vary in color.
b. BALL

• The basket ball is an

inflated sphere with an
outer covering.
• It is 75 to 78 cm in
circumference and
weighs 600-650 grams.
• It must be made of
leather in the official
FIBA competitions.
 c. BASKET
Also called goal. It is made up of
horizontal circular metal rim with a
net hanging from it. It is mounted
3.05 m above floor level.
 c. BACKBOARD
• The rigid rectangular board behind
the rim.
• Standard widths are 24”-42”, 44:-
48”,60”-72”.
 f. SHOES
•High-topped shoes
OFFICIATING
OFFICIALS
 In some cases, (8)
Referee Referee
Umpire Two Umpires
Scorer, Shot-clock
Timer Operator
Shot-clock Two Scorers
Operator Two Timers
 REFEREE
• is the official that controls the game
• the one who tosses the ball up for the
center jump at the start of the game
and each overtime period.
• He duties range from inspecting and
approving all equipment before the
game's starting time to approving the
final score.
• In between, the referee is responsible
for the notification of each team three
minutes before each half is to begin
and deciding matters of
disagreement among the officials.
• He has the power to make decisions
on any point not specifically covered
in the rules and even to forfeit the
game if necessary.
OFFICIALS
CONDUCT
GAME
 The officials' control, which begins 30
minutes before starting time for men
and 15 minutes for women and
concludes with the referee's approval of
the final score, includes the power to eject
from the court any player, coach or team
follower who is guilty of flagrant
unsporting conduct. When the referee
leaves the confines of the playing area at
the end of the game, the score is final and
may not be changed.
• Jump balls occur only at the start
of the game and all overtimes; but
officials still must concentrate
upon throwing the ball up straight.
• Play resumes with a throw-in.
• The team that fails to get the ball
after the first center jump will
begin the alternating process.
OFFICIALS'
SIGNALS
When a foul occurs,
a) signal the timer to stop the clock,
b) designate the offender to the scorer and ©
use his or her fingers to indicate the number
of free throws.

When a team is entitled to a throw-in,

c) signal what caused the ball to become dead,
d) indicate the throw-in spot (except after a
goal) and
e) designate the team entitled to the throw-in.