SHEPHERDVILLE COLLEGE

Formerly Jesus the Loving Shepherd Christian College

BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Talojongon, Tigaon, Camarines Sur

TEAM SPORTS

MODULE 1:
HISTORY OF BASKETBALL, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, AND
OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

EDUARDO B. CONTANTE, JR
Instructor

This module belongs to: __________________

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 I. Module 1: Historical Development of Basketball/Rules of the Game
II. Introduction

Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a physical education instructor at

the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. The game achieved almost
immediate acceptance and popularity, and the first collegiate game, with five players on
each team, was played in 1896 in Iowa City, Iowa, USA. Professional basketball in the United
States dates from the formulation of the National Basketball League in 1898, which survived
for six years. A later NBL was formed in 1937 and existed until 1949 when it merged with the
three-year-old Basketball Association of America to become the National Basketball
Association (NBA). Currently, there is one women's professional basketball league in the
United States and a number of men's and women's professional leagues around the world.
Basketball is one of the core sports played at high schools and colleges in the United States.

Considering the popularity of basketball, the amount of statistical research on the sport has been
small compared with other sports. The topics of the chapters in this section are representative of the
basketball research topics in various statistical journals. Two chapters of this section consider modeling
the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament.

III. Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, you are expected to:
1. Discuss the history of Basketball
2. Identify the facilities and equipment’s in playing Basketball.
3. Explain the mechanics in playing Basketball
4. Participate actively in class discussion

IV. Course Content

A general description of lecture/discussion topics included in this course are listed in the Learning
Objectives / Specific Course Objectives sections of this syllabus.

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 V. Definition of term

Basketball
Basketball is a game played between two teams of five players each on a
rectangular court, usually indoors. Each team tries to score by tossing the ball through
the opponent’s goal, an elevated horizontal hoop and net called a basket.

VI. Context/discussion

• History of Basketball

The history of basketball began with its invention in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts by
Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith as a less injury-prone sport than
football. Naismith was a 31-year old graduate student when he created the indoor sport to
keep athletes indoors during the winters.[1] The game became established fairly quickly and
grew very popular as the 20th century progressed, first in America and then in other parts of
the world. After basketball became established in American colleges, the professional game
followed. The American National Basketball Association (NBA), established in 1946, grew to a
multibillion-dollar enterprise by the end of the century, and basketball became an integral
part of American culture.

• Invention of the game

The game of basketball as it is known today was created by Dr. James Naismith in December
1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to condition young athletes during cold months. Naismith
was a physical education instructor at YMCA International Training School (now known
as Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts. Upon the request of his boss, Naismith
was tasked to create an indoor sports game to help athletes keep in shape in cold
weather.[1] It consisted of peach baskets and a soccer style ball. He published 13 rules for the
new game. He divided his class of eighteen into two teams of nine players each and set
about to teach them the basics of his new game. The objective of the game was to throw
the basketball into the fruit baskets nailed to the lower railing of the gym balcony. Every time
a point was scored, the game was halted so the janitor could bring out a ladder and retrieve
the ball. After a while, the bottoms of the fruit baskets were removed. The first public
basketball game was played in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 11, 1892.

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An illustration of a basketball game that accompanied Naismith's article from The Triangle in 1892 listing his
13 rules.

• Naismith's original rules

There were only thirteen rules of "basket ball":
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.
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 who catches the ball when 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 person 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.
6. A foul is striking the ball with the fist, violation of rules 3 and 4, and such as described in
rule 5.
7. If either side makes three consecutive fouls it shall count a goal for opponents.
8. A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from grounds into the basket
and stays there. If the ball rests on the edge 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 and played 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
them.
10.The umpire shall be the judge of the men and shall note the fouls, and notify the
referee when three consecutive fouls have been made.
11.The referee shall be the judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in-
bounds, and 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 fifteen-minute halves, with five-minute rests between.

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 13. The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winner. In the case
of a draw, the game may, by agreement of the captains, be continued until another
goal is made.[3]

The first basketball game

The first basketball court: Springfield College

On December 21, 1891, Naismith published rules for a new game using five basic ideas and
thirteen rules.[4] That day, he asked his class to play a match in the Armory Street court: 9
versus 9, using a soccer ball and two peach baskets. Frank Mahan, one of his students, wasn't
so happy. He just said: "Harrumph. Another new game".[5] Someone proposed to call it
"Naismith Game", but he suggested "We have a ball and a basket: why don’t we call it
basketball?"[6] The eighteen players were John G. Thompson, Eugene S. Libby, Edwin P.
Ruggles, William R. Chase, T. Duncan Patton, Frank Mahan, Finlay G. MacDonald, William H.
Davis and Lyman Archibald, who defeated George Weller, Wilbert Carey, Ernest Hildner,
Raymond Kaighn, Genzabaro Ishikawa, Benjamin S. French, Franklin Barnes, George Day and
Henry Gelan 1-0.[7] The goal was scored by Chase.[8] There were other differences between
Naismith's first idea and the game played today. The peach baskets were closed, and balls
had to be retrieved manually, until a small hole was put in the bottom of the peach basket to
poke the ball out using a stick. Only in 1906 were metal hoops, nets and backboards
introduced. In 1894 the soccer ball was replaced by a ball Naismith contracted Spalding to
make.[9][10]

• OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

The object of the game is to put the ball through the basketball hoop more times than the opposing team. There
are two teams on the court at a time, each trying to score on the opposing team's basket. Each side will be
trying to prevent the other to score in their basket, making it more challenging to win.

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• FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

In basketball, the basketball court is the playing surface, consisting of a rectangular floor,
with baskets at each end. Indoor basketball courts are almost always made of
polished wood, usually maple, with 10 feet (3.05 m)-high rims on each basket. Outdoor
surfaces are generally made from standard paving materials such as concrete or asphalt.

▪ Dimensions
Basketball courts come in many different sizes. In the National Basketball Association (NBA),
the court is 94 by 50 feet (28.7 by 15.2 m). Under International Basketball Federation (FIBA)
rules,[1] the court is slightly smaller, measuring 28 by 15 meters (91.9 by 49.2 ft). In amateur
basketball, court sizes vary widely. Many older high school gyms were 84 feet (26 m) or even
74 feet (23 m) in length. The baskets are always 10 feet (3.05 m) above the floor (except
possibly in youth competition). Basketball courts have a three-point arc at both baskets. A
basket made from behind this arc is worth three points; a basket made from within this line, or
with a player's foot touching the line, is worth 2 points. The free-throw line, where one stands
while taking a foul shot, is located within the three-point arc at 15 feet from the plane of the
backboard. A foul shot is worth 1 point, but if a shot is made from the foul line while in play it
is still worth 2 points.[2]
▪ Diagrams

Composite diagram of a basketball court with FIBA (top half only), NBA (both halves),
and NCAA (men's & women's - bottom half only) markings

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 The backboard and basket

• BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT

▪ Basketball can be played with very little equipment. That is why has it become one of
the most popular sports to play worldwide. Although the strongest a and best-known
league is in the United States, basketball is a popular sport in every continent and it is
still growing. Basketball can be played outdoor on asphalt and dirt or indoors on
wooden floors. If you’re ready to play a pick-up game, here’s a list of equipment you
need to bring;

1. The backboard
The rectangular structure, 6x4 by measurement is where the basket is
attached. The backboards are made up of hardwood, glass, iron.

2. The Ball

It is spherical, measuring not less than 75cm and not more than
78cm in circumference; It must weight between 600 and 650
grams.

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 3. The Ring

It should be constructed from solid iron, 0.45m inside diameter painted

orange, should rigidly attached to the backboards and should lie on a
horizontal plane 3.05 above the floor.

4. The Net

The net of the white cord should be suspended from the rings and made in a
such way that the ball momentarily passes through the basket. It should be
0.40m in length.

• Free throw Line

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VII. Student Assessment Questions
SAQ#1. Why is basketball a sport for everyone? Explain fully your answer. (5
points)

SAQ#2. Why is basketball the most popular game in our country both interschool and in
national competition? Justify your answer. (5 points)

SAQ#3. Draw the facilities and equipments in basketball. (5 points each)

1. Court - identify each line and write the standard
measurement/dimension including its length and width.

2. Ring - Indicate its spherical measurement and weight.

3. Free throw line - identify each line and write the standard
measurement/dimension including its length and width.
VIII. Summary
History
The history of basketball began with its invention in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts
by Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith as a less injury-prone
sport than football. Naismith was a 31-year old graduate student when he created the
indoor sport to keep athletes indoors during the winters.

Basketball Equipment & Facilities

• 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..................
• The Foul Line. For all size courts the 'foul line' is 15 feet in front of the backboard.
• The Key.......
• The 3 Point Line (Arc) ...
• Line Markings.

IX. References
1. Arceri, Mario; Bianchini, Valerio (2004). La leggenda del basket. Milano: Baldini
Castoldi Dalai. ISBN 9788884906267.
2. Peterson, Robert W. (2002). Cages to Jump Shots: Pro Basketball's Early Years.
Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press. ISBN 0-8032-8772-0.
3. James Naismith, Basketball: Its Origin and Development, University of Nebraska
Press, 1941

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 X. Evaluation/Activity/Quiz

Directions: Analyze and complete each statement by providing the appropriate detail or information.

1. The game was created by ______________________

2. ________________ is the playing surface, consisting of a rectangular floor, with baskets at each end.
3. In the original 13 rules, a player cannot run with the ___________________
4. The game consists of two halves of ________________ minutes each.
5. YMCA stands for ____________________________
6. The actual playing time in basketball is __________ minutes.
7. If overtime or extra time is played, each period lasts additional ___________ minutes.
8. Naismith is a Canadian physical education instructor at ______________
9. When a basket is scored, a player from opposing team restarts the game by _____________ the ball into
play behind the end line.
10. The first public basketball game was played in Springfield, Massachusetts, on ___________

For our next module, we will be having online activity, Terminologies and Mechanics of the game.

You can contact me through my email or mobile number if there are certain parts of this module that
you do not understand. Thank you and God bless!

EDUARDO B. CONTANTE JR.

PE Instructor
09301071572

Edward Contante
eduardobcontantejr01@gmail.com

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 SHEPHERDVILLE COLLEGE
Formerly Jesus the Loving Shepherd Christian College
BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Talojongon, Tigaon, Camarines Sur

TEAM SPORTS
Module 1: BASKETBALL
ANSWER SHEET
God bless You!

Name: _______________________________________________________ Score: _____

Date Submitted: ______________________________________

I. Student Assessment Questions

SAQ#1. Why is basketball a sport for everyone? Explain fully your answer. (5
points)
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SAQ#2. Why is basketball the most popular game in our country both interschool and in
national competition? Justify your answer. (5 points)
_____________________________________________________________________________
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 SAQ#3. Draw the facilities and equipments in basketball. (5 points each)
1. Court - identify each line and write the standard
measurement/dimension including its length and width.

2. Ring - Indicate its spherical measurement and weight.

3. Free throw line - identify each line and write the standard
measurement/dimension including its length and width.

II. Evaluation:
1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________
4. _______________________
5. _______________________
6. _______________________
7. _______________________
8. _______________________
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