“Basketball”

“History of Basketball”

Introduction
Basketball is a type of indoor team sports which is very popular all over the world.
As few as two players can play, all they need is a ball, basket and a level surface.
Basketball requires teamwork, quick reactions and endurance..
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❕ Taller player | Proper attire | Sportsmanship |

❕Rules and Regulations
❕Have a great communication with the members , coaches, referees and
audience
❕Trust your team members
❕Have a professional game
❕Compromise your professional skills

Brief History of Basketball

Important takeaways:
 Dr. James Naismith introduced Basketball
1. Basketball is introduced on
on Dec. 21, 1891. Naismith is a Physical
Dec. 21, 1891
Education Instructor at the school for 2. Before it was called
Christian workers (Springfield College) in Naismith Ball
Massachusetts, USA.  3. American soldiers
 For his new game, Naismith decided to use introduced basketball in Ph
a soccer ball because it was large enough 4. American
to catch easily. He then asked the building teachers/thomasides
superintendent for two boxes to use as a introduced basketball
goals, the superintendent had no boxes but together with baseball
provided a peach baskets.
 The basket were attached to a gymnasium
balcony railing 3 meters above the floor. The first game took place between
members of Naismith’s physical education class
in December 1891-1892.
Important takeaways:
 Luther Gulic (Naismith professor) persuaded  NBA IS ABOUT
and encouraged Naismith to come up with a 75-76 YEARS OLS
new game. (OLDEST)
 PBA IS THE
FIRST IN ASIAN
COUNTRY (45-46
YEARS OLD)
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Definition and Principles of Basketball Game

❕ 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.

❗ BasicPrinciples according to Dr. James

Naismith
The game is played Any player can take up
with a round ball and any position on the The goal (basket) shall be
with the hands. playing court at any placed horizontally above
A player cannot run time. the floor of the court.
with the ball. There shall be no
physical contact
between players.

Michael Jordan is
considered one of the
best basketball players
around the world. The
record trivias
score about basketball
of 5,987
made him a legend in the
world of basketball.
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trivias about basketball

In the very beginning

the color of the
basketball was brown,
but later it was changed
into a brighter color;
that is orange.

In 1967, slam dunks

were considered illegal;
nine years later it was
legalized again.

Women's basketball
began in 1892, and some
rules were modified to fit
women.

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 trivias about basketball

The first basketball

game was held on
20th January, 1892

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds

the record for most points
scored in his 20 year career
at 38,387 points.

Facilities and Equipment of Basketball Game

FACILITIES AND

BASKETBALL
In the National Basketball
COURT
Association (NBA), the court is 94
by 50 feet (28.7 by 15.2 m). Under
International Basketball Federation
(FIBA) rules, the court is slightly
smaller, measuring 28 by 15 meters
(91.9 by 49.2 ft). In amateur
basketball, court sizes vary widely.

Facilities and Equipment of Basketball Game

DEFINITION

❕ Sidelines
The outer edge of the court is denoted by the sidelines, which run the length of the
court. On a full-sized court they measure 28m.

❕ Baseline and endline

The terms baseline and endline both refer to the ends of the court running behind the
goals. Typically they measure 15m.
The use of the different terms depends on the direction a team is playing. Endline is the
term for the end of the court which a team is defending, baseline is the for the attacking
end.

❕ Mid court
This is the halfway mark on the court and is used to denote the offensive playing area
during a game. On a full-sized court, the mid court line would be 14m from each
endline.

❕ Centre circle
Used for the opening tip off, the centre circle has a 3.6m diameter.

Facilities and Equipment of Basketball Game

DEFINITION
 ❕ Three point line
The three point lines are the arcs that mark a range boundary from each hoop. Scoring
from outside this line is worth three points. The distance of the line will vary depending
on the level of game, but is typically 6.75m from the basket.

❕ Free throw line

The free throw line, marked 4.6m from the backboard, is the mark at which a player
must stand when shooting free throws.

❕ Free throw circle

The free throw circle is the same size as the centre circle (3.6m in diameter). Shooters
must stay inside this circle when taking a free throw. The circle is also used for jump
balls.

❕ Free throw lane lines/key

Lane lines run from the free throw line to the baseline, to form the 'key'. The shape and
width can vary depending on the level of the game, but FIBA (International Basketball
Federation) regulation changes in 2010 set it as a 4.9m by 5.8m rectangle. Some also
include space markings to keep opposing players from obstructing the free throw
shooter.

FACILITIES AND

BACKBOARD
Backboard dimensions are 1.8m x 1.22m, with a
minimum thickness of 19mm. Backboards can be
made of either timber or transparent material and
must be fitted with padding at all levels above U16.
Backboard line markings should be 50mm in width
and either black or white, depending on the
material of the board. The inner rectangle should
measure 0.45m x 0.59m.

Backboard line markings should be 50mm in width and either black or white, depending on the
material of the board. The inner rectangle should measure 0.45m x 0.59m.

Facilities and Equipment of Basketball Game

GOALS AND NETS

 Goals

 The basketball goal (also known as a

ring or hoop) is typically 18 inches
(45.72cm) in diameter and must be
positioned 3.05m from the floor.

Nets are typically white and suspended from the ring. They should be no shorter than
45cm.

BASKETBALL

Official sized basketballs measure 29.5” in

circumference and have a standard weight of 22 oz.
Size 7 basketballs are the standard ball size for most
men's professional basketball associations, as well as
men's college and high school basketball leagues.

SIZE OF BASKETBALL

Size Circumference Weight Recommended For

Size 7 29.5" 22 oz Men and boys ages 15 and up. This is the official
size for high school, college, and the pros.

Size 6 28.5" 20 oz Boys ages 12-14. Girls and women ages 12 and up.
This is the official size for women’s high school,
college, and pro basketball.

Size 5 27.5" 17 oz Boys and girls ages 9-11 years old. This is the
standard youth basketball you find in most stores.

Size 4 25.5" 14 oz Boys and girls ages 5-8 years old.

Facilities and Equipment of Basketball Game

SIZE OF BASKETBALL
 GAME CLOCK
The ‘shot clock’ shall refer to the timing device that
displays a countdown of the time within which the
team possessing the ball must attempt a field goal.
The shot clock shall start at 24 seconds unless
otherwise provided in Rule 7. The shot clock shall be
displayed in seconds, except tenths of seconds will
also be displayed once the shot clock reaches 4.9
seconds.

Terminologies of Basketball Game

Air ball: A shot that misses the rim or backboard.
Assist: A pass to a teammate that results in a made
basket
Backboard: The flat surface directly behind the
basket. The basket is connected to the backboard.
Basket: Consists of the rim and the net, also known
a ‘the hoop’.
Basketball: A round ball made of rubber, leather or
synthetic leather. Comes in 3 different sizes (size 5,
6 or 7).

Terminologies of Basketball Game

Charging: An offensive foul, which occurs when an

offensive player runs into a defender who has
established position.
Dead Ball: Any player with the ball that is not
‘live’. This occurs after each successful field goal,
free-throw attempt, after any official’s whistle or if
the ball leaves the court, then play is stopped.

Crossover dribble: When a ball handler dribbles

the ball across their body from one hand to the other.
Defense: The act of preventing the offense from
 Dunk: A shot in which a jumping player slams the ball
down into the opponent’s basket from above.
Fastbreak: The act of moving the ball quickly down
court by an offensive team in hopes of getting ahead of
the defense to score.
Field Goal: When the ball enters the basket from
above the rim during play. It is worth two points.
Flagrant Foul: This is unnecessary or excessive
contact against an opponent.
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.
Foul Shot or Free Throw: An unguarded shot taken
from the foul line by a player whose opponent
committed a personal or technical foul, which is worth
one point.

Terminologies of Basketball Game

Free Throw: The act of shooting the ball from the marked
free throw line (ranging 10-15 feet from the basket) while the
remaining players line up down the ‘key’. Shot is taken at the
result of a foul or technical foul being called.
Goaltending: Interference with a shot by touching the ball or
basket while the ball is on, over, or within the rim. Also
touching the ball on its downward flight to the basket before it
hits the rim.
Guarding: The act of following an opponent around the court
to prevent them from getting close to the basket, taking an
open short or making easy passes.
Half time: The rest period between two halves of the game.
Usually 5 minutes in length.
Inbounds: The area within the end lines and sidelines of the
court.
Jump shot: Field-goal attempt by a player with both feet off
the floor, enabling the player to shoot over the defender.
Referee: The person(s) assigned to the game to maintain
the flow and integrity of the game.
Substitute: A player who comes into the game to replace a
player on the court.

Terminologies of Basketball Game

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.
Throw-in: The method by which a team with possession
inbounds the ball.
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.
Tip-off: The initial jump ball that starts the game.
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.

Basic Elements of Basketball

Basic Principles of Basketball

1 Point Guard 3 &4

Good
handlers/dribblers/passers
starts most of the moves
Playmaker
Qualities
- Good Vision

2 Shooting Guard
Score points
Steal the ball in defense
Best shooter
(maliksi)
Highest(?)

Forwards
Stronger and taller
Good rebounders
Long distance shooter
1,2,4,5

Small Forward
 Versatile
 Flexible
 Second to the highest pointer

Power Forward
 Allowing members to create a
play
 Dunk, screen

Basic Principles of BB

5 Center
Tallest
Best rebounder
(abang)