Basketball

NATURE AND
BACKGROUND OF
BASKETBALL
 Basketball is the world's most well-liked
team sports, wherein the target is to
shoot a ball through a basket horizontally
positioned to earn points while following
of rules. it is played with two teams of 5
players played on a marked rectangular
court with a basket at each width. Its
court has 18 inches in diameter and 10
feet high.
 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 if the player is behind the
three-point line. The team with the foremost points at the
top of the sports game wins, but extra time could also be
issued when the sport ends with a draw. The ball is
advanced on the court by bouncing it while dribbling or
passing it to a teammate. It is a violation to maneuver
without travelling, to hold it, or to carry with both hands
then resume double dribble.
HISTORY OF
BASKETBALL
 This team sport was invented by James
Naismith, Canadian clergyman, educator,
and physician in December 1891. The first
ball used was a soccer ball played by nine
players, and the goals were wooden peach
baskets affixed to the walls. By 1897-1898,
teams of five became standard.
Dr. James Naismith introduced Basketball on
Dec. 21, 1891. Naismith is a Physical
Education Instructor at the school for
Christian workers (Springfield College) in
Massachusetts, USA.
 Luther Gulick, head of the school’s physical
education department, asked James Naismith
to
create a team sport that could be played indoors
game during winter seasons.
The game rapidly spread worldwide and to
Canada and other parts of the world,
played by both women and men; it also
became a popular informal outdoor game.
U.S. servicemen in WWII (1939-1945)
popularized the sport in many other
countries.
The first pro-league is that the National Basketball
League created to guard players from abuse and to
possess a less rough game in 1898. Its first and
greatest popular teams was the Original Celtics,
organized in New York City in 1915. The league
played as many as 150 games a season and
dominated basketball until 1936.
 Wilt Chamberlain, a center for the Los Angeles
Lakers, was another leading player during the era,
and his battles with Russel were eagerly
anticipated. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, also a center,
came to prominence during the 1970s. Jabbar
perfected his fame “sky hook” shot while playing for
the Los Angeles Lakers and dominated the
opposition.
 Larry Bird of Boston Celtics, a Magic Johnson of Los
Angeles Lakers are credited with injecting
excitement into the league in the 1980s through
their superior skills and decade-long rivalry. During
the late 1980s Michael Jordan of Chicago Bulls rose
to stardom and helped the Bulls dominated the NBA
during the early 1990s. A new generation of
Basketball stars, including Shaquille O’Neal of the
Orlando Magic and Larry Johnson of the Charlotte
Hornets, have sustained, the NBAs growth in
popularity
In 1959, a Basketball Hall of Fame was founded in
Springfield, Massachusetts. Its roosters include the
names of great players, coaches, referees, and
people who have contributed significantly to the
development of the game.
TRIVIA!
 Fact #1
Fact #2
Michael Jordan is
In the very beginning the
considered one of the best
color of the basketball was
basketball players around
brown, but later it was
the world. The record score
changed into a brighter color;
of 5,987 made him a legend
that is orange.
in the world of basketball

Fact #3
In 1967, slam dunks were
considered illegal; nine years
later it was legalized again.
 Fact #6
The first basketball game
was held on 20th January,
1892.

Fact #4 Fact #5
Women's basketball began The game was made an
in 1892, and some rules official Olympic game in
were modified to fit women. Berlin Germany, 1936.
 Fact #7 Fact #8
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds On March 2, 1962, center
the record for most points Wilt Chamberlain scored
scored in his 20-year career 100 points in one game
at 38,387 points. against the New York.

Fact #9
The New York Nicks won
12 straight games against the
Boston Celtics in 1995 and
were the first to do so.
The Game:
It’s Definition
  Basketball is played by two (2) teams of five (5)
players each
 The basket that is attacked by a team is the
opponents’ basket and the basket which is
defended by a team is the team’s own basket.
 BALL MOVEMENT : The ball may be passed, thrown,
tapped, rolled, or dribbled in any direction.
 WINNER OF A GAME : The team that has scored the
greater number of points at the end of playing time
of the fourth period. If necessary, any extra period
shall be the winner of the game.
EQUIPMENT AND
FACILITIES
 EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
 The only essential equipment in basketball is the
basketball and the court: a flat, rectangular surface
with baskets at opposite ends.
 EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
 A regulation basketball court in international
games is 28 by 15 meters (approx. 92 by 49 ft) and
in the NBA is 94 by 50 feet (29 by 15m) Most
courts are made of wood. A steel basket with net
and backboard hangs over each end of the court. At
almost all levels of competition, the top of the rim
is exactly 10 feet (3.05m) above the court and 4
feet (1.2 m) inside the baseline.
OTHER
EQUIPMENT
VARIOUS LINE AND BACKBOARD FROM ENDLINE
BALL WEIGHT AND CIRCUMFERENCE
METAL HOOP
GAME CLOCK AND SCOREBOARD
24SECS AND 30 SECS SHOT CLOCK
 THE TEAM SHALL CONSIST OF THE FF:
 A coach and, if a team wishes, an assistant coach.
 No more than twelve (12) team members entitled
to play, including a captain.
 A maximum of five (5) team followers who may sit
on the team bench and have special
responsibilities, e.g. manager, doctor,
physiotherapist, statistician, interpreter, etc.
 PLAYER VS SUBSTITUTE
PLAYER
A team member is a player
when he is on the playing
court entitled to play.
SUBSTITUTE
A team member is a
substitute when he is not
playing on the court or not
entitled to play.
POSITIONS OF
THE PLAYER
1.POINT GUARD
Point guards should be a good
handlers or dribblers and passers,
and he/she always direct the attack
and start most of the moves.
 Stephen Curry Kyrie Irving
Golden State Warriors Brooklyn Nets

Jason Castro
2. SHOOTING GUARD
A shooting guard's main
objective is to score points for their
team and steal the ball on defense.
They are the best shooter of the team.
 James Yap

Michael Jordan Klay Thompson

Chicago Bulls Golden State Warriors
3. Small Forward
Forwards are generally stronger
and taller than guards. Forwards usually
play in the area from the end line to the
free throw lane, must be a good
rebounder and long-distance shooters.
 Arwind Santos

Lebron James Kevin Durant

Los Angeles Lakers Brooklyn Nets
4. Power Forward
Forwards are generally stronger
and taller than guards. Forwards
usually play in the area from the end
line to the free throw lane, must be a
good rebounder and long-distance
shooters. Mostly much bigger to small
forwards.
 Mark Pingris

Tim Duncan Kevin Garnett

San Antonio Spurs Minnesota
Timberwolves
5. Center
Center players are usually
the tallest team player and best
rebounder.
 Kai Sotto

Shaquille O’Neal Moses Malone

Los Angeles Lakers Houston Rockets
NORMAL SET-UP
BASIC SKILLS USED
IN BASKETBALL
1. DRIBBLING
is the way of
progress with the ball of an
individual to get free from his
opponent or to get a proper
position in passing or
shooting.
 TYPES OF DRIBBLING
• HIGH BOUNCE
The high dribble is used
when you are trying to move
the ball up the court very
quickly. Typically, you will see
high dribbles after steals and
during fast-break opportunities.
 TYPES OF DRIBBLING
• CHANGE OF PACE
A change of pace
dribble is used to cause your
defender to lose his balance
as you move the ball forward
with a high dribble.
 TYPES OF DRIBBLING
• CROSSOVER
If your defender
is making a strong
attempt to prevent you
from going right or left,
using a crossover dribble
can be effective.
 TYPES OF DRIBBLING
• BEHIND THE BACK
If you want to
change directions while
keeping a good view of
the entire court, a behind
the back dribble can be
effective.
 TYPES OF DRIBBLING
• BETWEEN THE LEGS
The between the
legs dribble is used to go
past a defender who is
overplaying you.
 TYPES OF
SHOOTING
 TYPES OF SHOOTING
• JUMP SHOT
The jumper is used most
frequently for mid- to longrange
shots, including three-point
attempts, although you can use it
from short range to gain
separation from a defender.
 TYPES OF SHOOTING
• SET SHOT/ FREE
THROWS
The two-handed
set shot was once the
common way to shoot
from the perimeter.
 TYPES OF SHOOTING
• LAY UP
You will typically
shoot layups from very
close range after
dribbling to the basket
or taking a pass near
the hoop.
 TYPES OF SHOOTING
• POST SHOTS
Centers and
power forwards who
typically operate near
the basket often use
short shots.
 TYPES OF SHOOTING
• DUNK
The dunk,
basketball’s most
spectacular shot,
relies more on
jumping ability than
shooting skill.
SHOOTING
FUNDAMENTALS
 SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS
Most shots involve similar physical mechanics.
Square your shoulders to the basket, place the
fingers of your shooting hand under the ball,
tuck your elbow close to your body and balance
the ball lightly with your non-shooting hand.
Extend your shooting arm toward the hoop and
flick your wrist to release the shot.
 SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS
Shoot with your fingers and generate most of
the power with your wrist, not your arm. Follow
through directly toward the target with your
shooting hand. You will typically aim for a spot
above the middle of the rim. From close range,
aim for a spot on the backboard.
SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS

PROPER POSITION IN SHOOTING

TYPES OF PASSING
 TYPES OF PASSING
CHEST PASS
A chest pass is the most basic
way to move the basketball from
one player to another. If you have
an open teammate and there is
little or no chance that an
opponent will steal the ball, the
chest pass should work well.
 TYPES OF PASSING
BOUNCE PASS
The bounce pass often is just as
accurate as a chest pass and harder to
defend. Hold the ball at chest level and
bounce it off the floor halfway between
yourself and your teammate. The defense
may be anticipating a chest pass and often
might not be ready for a ball that bounces
hard and comes in from a low angle.
 TYPES OF PASSING
BASEBALL PASS
The baseball pass is a
type to use when you have
the ball in the back court --
often after a steal -- and your
teammate is breaking to the
basket.
 TYPES OF PASSING
OUTLET PASS
Defensive rebounders often use
the outlet pass. After getting a
rebound off the defensive boards, a
power forward or the center will
take one step away from the basket
and throw the ball toward the
sideline, where a guard catches it
and starts the attack.
 TYPES OF PASSING
OUTLET PASS
This pass often is a two-hand
overhead pass or as a bounce pass.
Hall of Famers Bill Russell, Wilt
Chamberlain and Wes Unseld
excelled at making this pass.
 TYPES OF PASSING
NO- LOOK PASS
The no-look pass is designed to
confuse the defense. A point guard
leading a fast break can use this
pass with success. It has a high
degree of difficulty because the
passer looks in a different direction
than the direction in which the ball
will be going.
 TYPES OF PASSING
NO- LOOK PASS
It is very easy to throw
this ball away for a
turnover, but when the play
works, it usually leads to an
uncontested layup or a
dunk

Magic Johnson
Passing the ball in basketball requires touch,
vision, dexterity, and strength. Good teams
have players who look to pass the ball to the
open player to take the ball to the basket or
get a good look for a jump shot. You can pass
the ball effectively in several ways.
PLAYING
REGULATIONS
 PLAYING REGULATIONS
The game shall consist of 4 periods of 10 minutes.
There shall be 2 minutes interval 1st and 2nd, 3rd
and 4th periods. 
There be half time interval of 15 minutes. 
If the score is tied at the end of the game, there
must be an extra period of 5 minutes.
In all extra period the teams shall continue to play
towards the same baskets as in the 3rd and the 4th
periods.
HOW TO BEGIN THE
GAME?
 HOW TO BEGIN THE GAME?
Home team shall have the choice of basket and
team bench, this choice should be done 20 minutes
before the game started.
Before the 1st and 3rd period the players are
entitled to warm-up in their own half court.
Teams shall exchange baskets for the 3rd period.
The game cannot begin if one of the players is not in
the court.
The game officially begins with jump ball at the
center circle.
 STATUS OF THE BALL
LIVE DEAD
During a jump ball is legally Any field goal or free throw is made.
tapped by a jumper. An official blow of whistle while the
During a free throw, an ball is live.
official place the ball at the It is apparent that the ball will not
disposal free throw area. enter the basket (followed by a free
During a throw-in, the ball is throw again or possession of the
at the disposal of player for ball).
the throw-in. 24 secs. violation, while the ball is
live
TERMINOLOGIES ON
BASKETBALL
 1. AIR BALL- A shot that misses the rim or backboard.
2. ASSIST - A pass to a teammate that results in a made basket.
3. BACKBOARD - The flat surface directly behind the basket. The
basket is connected to the backboard.
4. BASKET - Consists of the rim and the net, also known as ‘the
hoop’.
5. BASKETBALL - A round ball made of rubber, leather or
synthetic leather.
6. BLOCKED SHOT- The successful deflection of a shot by
touching part of the ball on its way to the basket and preventing a
field goal.
7. BLOCKING - The use of a defender’s body position to legally
prevent an opponent’s advance.
8. CHARGING - An offensive foul, which occurs when an offensive
player runs into a defender who has established position
9. CROSS-OVER- When a ball handler dribbles the ball across
their body from one hand to the other.
 10. DEFENSE - The act of preventing the offense from scoring.
Defense is the team without the ball.
11. DOUBLE-DRIBBLE- The act of dribbling the ball, stopping the
dribble or motion of the ball and beginning to dribble again.
12. DRIBBLE - The act of bouncing the ball up and down. The
offensive player with the ball uses the dribble to move the ball
around the court.
13. DUNK - A shot in which a jumping player slams the ball down
into the opponent’s basket from above.
 14. FASTBREAK - The act of moving the ball quickly down court
by an offensive team in hopes of getting ahead of the defense to
score.
15. FIELD GOAL- When the ball enters the basket from above the
rim during play. It is worth two points.
16. FLAGRANT FOUL- This is unnecessary or excessive contact
against an opponent.
 17. FOUL - Actions by players, which break the rules but are not
floor violations. They are penalized by a change in possession or
free throw opportunities.
18. FOULED OUT- A player having to leave the game because they
have committed five fouls.
19. FOUL SHOT- An unguarded shot taken from the foul line by a
player whose opponent committed a personal or technical foul,
which is worth one point.
20. GOALTENDING - Interference with a shot by touching the ball
or basket while the ball is on/over/within the rim. Also touching
the ball on its downward flight to the basket.
 21. HALF-TIME- The rest period between two halves of the
game. Usually 5 minutes in length.
22. INBOUNDS - The area within the end lines and sidelines of
the court.
23. INSIDE SHOOTING- Shots taken by a player near or under
the basket.
24. JUMP SHOT- Field-goal attempt by a player with both feet
off the floor, enabling the player to shoot over the defender.
25. LAY-UP- A shot taken after driving to the basket by leaping
up under the basket and using one hand to shoot the ball off
the backboard.
26. LOOSE BALL- A ball that is alive but not in the possession of
either team.
27. OUTSIDE SHOOTING- Shots taken from the perimeter,
further away from the hoop.
28. PASS - When a player throws the ball to a teammate to
advance the ball during a possession
29. PERSONAL FOUL- Contact between players, which may
result in excessive physical contact or provide one team with an
unfair advantage. Players may not push, hold, trip, hack, elbow,
restrain or charge into an opponent. These are also counted as
team fouls.
30. POSSESSION - To be holding or in control of the ball.
31. REBOUND - A term used to describe the actual retrieving of
the ball as it rebounds from the backboard or the ring after a
missed shot.
32. REFEREE - The person(s) assigned to the game to maintain
the flow and integrity of the game.
33. STEAL - To take the ball away from an opponent.
34. SUBSTITUTE - A player who comes into the game to replace
a player on the court.
35. TECHNICAL FOUL- A special violation called at the discretion
of the referee towards players, coaches or the team. Infractions
include an intentional or flagrant contact foul, unsportsmanlike
conduct or other actions detrimental to the spirit of the game.
 36. THROW-IN- The method by which a team with possession
inbounds the ball.
37. TIME-OUT- A period of sixty seconds during which the play is
stopped, and teams discuss strategy and a moment to allow
players to rest.
38. TIP OFF- The initial jump ball that starts the game.
39. VIOLATION - An infringement of the rules, which does not
involve contact. The opposing team is awarded the ball for a
throw-in from out of bounds.
 36. THROW-IN- The method by which a team with possession
inbounds the ball.
37. TIME-OUT- A period of sixty seconds during which the play is
stopped, and teams discuss strategy and a moment to allow
players to rest.
38. TIP OFF- The initial jump ball that starts the game.
39. VIOLATION - An infringement of the rules, which does not
involve contact. The opposing team is awarded the ball for a
throw-in from out of bounds.