BASKETBALL:BASIC SKILLS

STANCE

a. Foot Position
 The parallel stance-used in the side-to-side movement, as well as for
catching the ball and stopping, stopping after dribbling, and responding
when a defender moves laterally.
 Staggered stance- foot should be about shoulder width apart, with the
heel of one foot along the same horizontal lines as the toes of the
other.
b. Weight distribution
c. Head and Trunk position- the head is the key for good balance. Make the
player keep the head centered the support base.
PASSING – is moving a ball from one player to another of the same team.

- The quickest way and most effective way to get the ball from player to player.
Types of Pass

a. Chest Pass- this pass is used when there is no one between the thrower
and receiver. The ball is gripped in front of the chest with both hands.
b. Bounce Pass- recommended primarily for backdoor moves and emergencies,
when the passer must get out of a trap or when the defender is playing in
high- passing lanes.
c. Baseball pass- used to throw the long pass (usually over half-court length).
The players keep hands on the ball as long as possible.
d. Overhead pass- this is valuable pass over the defense. The position of the
ball allows the passer to show the ball and use pass fakes.
e. Push pass- quick pass used to pass through or by a closely guarding
defender. The pass is made above or below the defender’s arms after finding
an opening
 through which to pass.
f. Behind the back pass-
Catching or receiving- is an act that controls some offensive move of a team
against the opponent. Catching the ball is a basketball game needs concentration
and accurate reflexes with agility and high coordination movement.

Catching Principles

- Catching the basketball requires a player to be ready

- Player should catch the ball in the air whenever possible
- The receiver should catch the ball with both hands.
3 methods of catching the ball:

1. Two hands up (thumbs together) catch for passes above the waist.
2. Two hands down (thumbs apart) catch for passers below the waist
3. The block and tuck catch for passes to the side.
DRIBBLING - is the way to progress with the ball by an individual player, in order to
get free from his opponents or to get in a good passing or shooting position.

-continuous bouncing of the ball.

Types of Dribbling

a. Low or Control dribble- dribble is against a looming opponent, or when trying to

penetrate the opposing team’s defense, because the player can switch hands
or direction more quickly.
b. High or speed dribble- usually used during a counter-offensive. A player in
the clear can move faster while bouncing the ball at waist or shoulder height.
c. Head and shoulder crossover- another advanced dribble move used while
the dribbler moves pas the defender.
d. Crossover dribble- basic move used in the open court when there is
sufficient room between the dribbler and defender.
e. Behind the back dribble- the most popular move is used to change hands(
usually from the preferred hand to the non-preferred hand)
f. Between the legs dribble- when the ball is dribbled with the right hand, it is

[Type
text]
 changed to the left hand by passing between the legs.
g. The Reverse dribble-

SHOOTING – the final movement to complete the offensive action in order to score a
basket.
- The best-known fundamental skills in basketball, to earn scores for the
team.
- Backbone of the game
- The ultimate purpose of every move in the game is to get a player into a
good scoring position.
- Practice shooting form spots, passing, and dribbling.

Types of shooting
 Set shot
 Lay-up shot
 Jump shot
 Hook shot
 Dunk shot

REBOUNDING- The skill used to regain control of the ball.

- Gaining principle of the ball after an unsuccessful shooting attempt.
- Either defensive (at opponent’s court) or offensive (at your own
team’s basket).
- A major part of players levels.
-
REFERENCES

 Alvarez, M.N Erfelo, R.N (2001) Physical Education 4, Team Sports. Book.

 Atbp.Publishing Corp. Mandaluyong City: Philippines

 https://australia.basketball/technical-officials/
 BASKETBALL:RULES
AND
REGULATIONS
Player- team member when he is on the playing court and entitled to play.

Substitute- team member when he is not playing on the court or is on the playing
court but not entitled to play.

5 players on a team play both attack and defense:

 When their team has the ball, they are attacking

 When their opponents have the ball, they are
defending. Playing Time, Tied Score and Extra Periods

 The game shall consist of 4 periods of 10 mins.

 There shall be intervals of 2 mins. Between the 1st and 2nd periods,
between the 3rd and 4th periods before each extra period.
 There shall be half-time intervals of 15 mins.
 If the score is tied at the end of playing time for the 4th period, the game shall
be continued w/ an extra period of 5 mins.as many such periods as are
necessary to break the tie.
Beginning of the Game

 Before the 1st and 3rd periods, teams are entitled to warm-up in the half of the
court in which their opponent’s basket situated.
 Teams shall exchange baskets for the 3rd period.
 The game cannot begin if one of the teams is not on the court w/ 5 players
ready to play.
  The game officially begins w/ a jump ball at the center circle, when the
ball is legally tapped by a jumper.
Status of the ball

 The ball can be either live or dead.

 The ball becomes live when:
 During a jump ball, the ball is legally tapped by a jumper
 During a free throw, an official place the ball at the disposal of the
free- throw shooter;
 During throw-in, the ball is at disposal of a player for the free throw in
 The ball becomes dead when;
 Any field goal or free throw is made;
 The game clock signal sounds to end playing time for each period or
extra periods.
The 24 secs. Devices signal sounds while the ball is live

BASKETBALL:FACILITIES AND
PARTICIPANTS
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Playing Court:

a. Dimensions: the playing court is a rectangle measuring 28m x 15m.

b. Boundary Lines: Lines (5cm in width) which are out of bounds (side lines,
end lines)
c. Center Circle: radius of 1.8m (outer edge)
d. Center line: front court and back court (back court includes center line)
e. Restricted area, free throw lanes, and lines.
f. Three-point field goal area: Radius of 6.25m (outer edge). The shot
must be made from completely within the area.

[Type text]
Back boards:

are made of wood,

glass or fiberglass.
1.80m horizontally and
1.05m vertically.

Baskets:

Are comprised of
rings with 45cm
inside diameter and a
net of 40cm in length
Ball: leather or rubber material, 75-78cm in circumference; 600-650 grams in

weight. It must bunce not less than 1.20m and not more than 1.40m in height.

Technical equipment: game clock/ stop watch, 30 sec. device, score sheet, score
board, foul markers.

POSITIONS OF THE PLAYER

GUARD- (also called point guard or playmaker). should be good dribblers and passers.
The other guard is the shooting guard and is often the team’s best shooter.

FORWARDS- are generally taller and stronger than guards. Forwards usually play in the
area from the end line to the free throw lane.

CENTER- is usually the team’s tallest player and best rebounder. A center who is good
rebounders and scorer can dominate the game.

THE COACH- is a basketball team’s teacher. He or she organizes practice sessions

to prepare the team for each game and selects the players who will start the game.

THE OFFICIALS- consist of referee, one or two umpires, time keeper, two scorers, and
a 24 sec. operator.
 o Referees- Before the start of the game, the referees check that the game is
ready to go. This includes checking that:

 both teams have completed the score-sheet and players are in the
correct uniform;
 all equipment is ready (in some junior the height of the ring or size of the
ball may need to be changed);
 scorers (and if applicable statisticians) are present and ready.

Accordingly, referees are encouraged to get to the game at least 10 minutes before it is
due to start.

During the game, the referee ensures that it is played according to the rules. This
includes stopping play for time-outs or substitutions when requested by a coach.
Often local competitions will vary timing rules etc (to best fit all the games that have
to be played) and the referees need to check what specific rules are used.

At the conclusion of all games, the referee checks the scoresheet and sign-offs that the
game was completed. In many associations, a paper scoresheet is no longer used and
instead a tablet or computer is used for keeping score. However, it is done, the referee
is responsible to check at the end of the game that the score has been recorded
correctly.

o Chairperson: Ensure the smooth operation on the scoretable

and communicates with the referees.
o Scorer: Completes the scoresheet.
o Assistant Scorer: This position is not always required but when present
will assist with operating the scoreboard.
o Timekeeper: Operate the game clock and in most situations also operate
the scoreboard.
o 24-second shot clock operator: Operate the shot clock by stopping
and resetting according to the rules.

BASKETBALL:HISTORY AND
DEVELOPMENT
HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT

 Began way back in 1891 when Dr. James hung a peach basket at each
end of a gymnasium at Springfield College, Massachusetts.
 James Naismith, the inventor of basketball.
 Basketball was introduced to the rest of the world due to efforts from the
US Army and the YMCA.
 In 1893, the first international basketball match was organized. Members
took the game to India, Japan, Persia, and China as well.
 In 1895, the first recorded basketball game between two college teams was
organized.The University of Minnesota A&M faced Hamline University.

Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr James Naismith, a Canadian of Scottish

descent at Springfield College Massachusetts. The college was the International
YMCA Training School and the game was invented to provide an indoor activity
for trainee YMCA leaders. When the game was first played, peach baskets were
nailed up at each end of the gymnasium as “goals”, hence the origin of the
name “basketball”.

The first set of rules was published and distributed through the YMCA
movement in 1892 and this resulted in the game spreading rapidly throughout
Canada and the USA. 1892 also saw the game played in England for the first
time at Birkenhead YMCA after the Club President was the game played whilst
on a business trip to Canada. In 1893 the game was introduced into the
Physical Training College in Hampstead (now Dartford College of PE) by
Madame Berman Osterberg. Changes to the game to suit the girls led to the first
rules of netball being published in 1901.
By 1898 a professional league was established in the USA and by 1911
basketball had spread throughout the UK as a sport. In 1924 it was introduced
as a demonstration sport at the Paris Olympic Games and Great Britain won the
title. 1927 saw Abe Saperstein a Londoner from the world famous Harlem
Globetrotters and in 1931 FIBA the International Basketball Federation was
formed with a Welshman as its first secretary.

The England Basketball Association was formed in 1936, 13 years before the
NBA was formed in America, and by 1957 the English Schools Basketball
Association was formed. The 1970’s saw the introduction of both men’s and
women’s national leagues in the UK, and by 1999, 219 teams were entered in
the over 16 national leagues with almost 100 competing at under 15 levels. By
1990 there were 117 member countries in FIBA making basketball the second
largest of all the world’s governing bodies and also the world’s fastest growing
and largest participation sport.

To date there are 212 member countries worldwide, whilst in the UK alone there are
over 500,000 people who regularly participate in recreational basketball and it has
become increasingly common to find the sport as part of the curriculum in schools
at all levels. It is also used widely as a community activity as anyone of any age or
gender can participate. Basketball is now included in the Commonwealth Games
and the sport in general received a lot of coverage when the GB wheelchair team
performed very successfully in the Paralympics recently, proving that it is a sport
that is accessible and playable by all.

JAMES NAISMITH DEVISED A SET OF THIRTEEN RULES OF BASKETBALL:

1. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.

2. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands, but never
with the fist.

3. A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which
he catches it, allowance to be made for a man running at good speed.

4. The ball must be held in or between the hands; the arms or body must not
be used for holding it.

5. No shouldering, holding, pushing, tripping, or striking in any way the person

of an opponent shall be allowed; the first infringement of this rule by any
player shall count as a foul, the second shall disqualify him until the next
goal is made, or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the
whole of the game, no substitute allowed.

6. A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of Rules 3,4, and such as
 described in Rule 5.

7. If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal for the
opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the mean time
making a foul).

8. A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds into
the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal do not touch
or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edges, and the opponent moves
the basket, it shall count as a goal.

9. When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field of play by the
person first touching it. In case of a dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into
the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds; if he holds it longer, it shall go to
the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a
foul on that side.

10. The umpire shall be judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify
the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have
power to disqualify men according to Rule 5.

11. The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in
play, in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall
decide when a goal has been made, and keep account of the goals with any
other duties that are usually performed by a referee.

12. The time shall be two 15-minute halves, with five minutes' rest between.

13. The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winner. In
case of a draw, the game may, by agreement of the captains, be continued
until another goal is made.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GAME

Basketball is a game played by two teams of five players. Each team tries to score
points by tossing the ball into the opposing team’s basket. They may use only their
hands to control the ball and are not allowed to run while holding it. A field goal counts 2
points, 3 points if it is thrown outside the 3-point line. A free throw is worth 1 point. The
team with possession of the ball must lunch an attack within the following limits.

The basket is composed of the and the net. A game consists of two halves of 20
minutes (or four quarters with 10 minutes each), with an interval of 10 minutes between
halves. The game is started by the referee who tosses the ball up for a center jump
between two opponents in the center circle.

If the score is tied at the game, play is continued for an extra period of 5 minutes. A
goal is made when live ball enters the basket from above and passes through.