Basketball (Midterm)
Basketball (Midterm)
Basketball (Midterm)
(Midterm)
Overview
Basketball brings together a combination of speed, skill, agility, balance, and tactics. The
game is contested by two teams of five players and involves one team invading another team's
territory, with the aim of shooting a basketball successfully through their opponent's hoop.
Basketball is different to most invasion games as, in some versions in North America, it utilises a
shot clock to force teams to shoot within 24 seconds of gaining possession. This makes
basketball action-packed and very enjoyable for spectators.
The game today has a number of different formats and can be played competitively and
recreationally in a range of different disciplines.
History
Unlike most invasion sports, the origins of basketball can be clearly traced to Dr James
Naismith. In 1891 the physical education teacher was asked to create an indoor game for
energetic students.
The very first game did not have the equipment of today. In fact it used a soccer ball and two
peach baskets nailed 10 ft high. Originally the baskets did not have the bottom removed and
required a pole to push the ball out each time a team scored.
However, the game has been a resounding success with both children and adults competing ever
since its inception.
1. Basketball-balls
2. Game clock
3. Score book
4. Rule book
5. Whistle
7. Foul indicator
8. Score sheets
Facilities
Players
A basketball team consists of five players per side and is divided into different positions. Like
most sports the team has very clear roles to support their overall success:
● Point guard - this is usually the smallest player on the team and has outstanding passing and
handling skills. Their role requires them to move the ball up court and begin all attacking
positions.
● Shooting guard - this player is normally quite tall in stature but is required to have great
distance-shooting skills. A basketball team will usually try to set an attacking screen and allow
the shooting guard to come off teammates and shoot, pass, or drive at the basket.
● Small forward - this player has a versatile role and is required by the team to be strong,
athletic, have good handling skills, and the ability to shoot effectively from short and long
range.
● Power forward - as the name suggests this player is required to be very explosive and
powerful to ensure they are able to catch passes and hit shots near the basket.
● Centre - this player is usually the tallest player and is required to post up in attacking
positions. Their height allows them to receive the ball with their back to the basket and deploy
basic skills to make a shot.
Rules
Officials
During a competitive game of basketball there are two referees, a scorekeeper, timekeeper and a
shot clock operator. To ensure that everybody is aware of a decision made, the referees perform
a series of hand and arm signals.
PERSONAL FOULS
HOLDING
HAND CHECK
TRIPPING
ELBOWING
BLOCKING
TECHINCAL FOUL
FLAGRANT FOUL
TRAVELING
PALMING
DOUBLE DRIBBLE
HELD BALL
● When two players gain possession of the ball and a brief battle
for the basketball occurs. The referee will award possession to
one team, alternating which team gets the ball each subsequent
time it occurs.
BACKCOURT OR “OVER & BACK”
KICKING
● Every player must remain in place until the ball is shot by the free
throw shooter. If the offense travels into the free throw lane prior
to the shooter’s release of the ball, then the shot does not count. If
the defense ventures into the free throw lane too early, then
another shot attempt is awarded to the shooter, if they miss.
ACTIVITY 3:
REFLECTION
What is the importance of Basketball in our lives? What are the good health
benefits of playing Basketball?
In this Module, I have learned that…