SAFE BASKETBALL GUIDE

Think Safe. Play Safe. Stay Safe.

LIVE BETTER THROUGH SPORT

A Sport Safe Singapore

CONTENTS
Sport Singapore (SportSG) recognises that
safety must be a fundamental component of
our sporting culture and a prerequisite for every
healthy lifestyle. It is tasked to promote safety Introduction 4
throughout Singapore’s sporting community and
to inculcate a safety-first mentality in the minds of
Risk management 4
every stakeholder. Therefore, SportSG has set a
corporate goal of zero injuries, in the belief that all
accidents are preventable. Emphasising the need Encourage responsible behaviour 6
for personal accountability, SportSG also urges
people to be responsible for the safety of others. Pre-participation screening 6
For more information, please visit, https://www. • Get Active Questionnaire
sportsingapore.gov.sg/Sports-Education/Sports-
Safety Common basketball injuries 11

Acknowledgment Injury management 11

SportSG would like to thank and acknowledge
Basketball Association of Singapore (BAS), Safety tips for injury prevention 12
Department of Health (Victoria State Government), • Physical preparation
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Naval • Dynamic warm-up
Postgraduate School, and all other organisations and
individuals for their participation in the consultation Field of play 14
process; including the provision of materials and
photos towards the production of this guide. Their
Inclement weather (outdoors) 15
feedback and suggestions greatly improved the
final delivery of this publication.
Equipment 15
• Personal training equipment
• Protective equipment

Slam dunk 16
• Portable basketball hoop
• Wall mounted basketball hoop
• In-ground basketball hoop
• Backboard for dunking
• Safety advisory signs – basketball rings and backboards
Canadian Society for
• Placement of advisory signs
Exercise Physiology • “No-dunk” rule

Think Safe. Play Safe. Stay Safe. Other safety tips 18

Another initiative by the Sport Safety Division, ActiveSG
Disclaimer
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or their charges’ personal safety.
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September 2021
INTRODUCTION
Basketball is a very popular sport worldwide, played
with a round and usually orange (orange brown) ball
that bounces. Basketball players mainly use skills
such as dribbling, shooting, running, and jumping
which is known as dunking.
Basketball is a team sport where two teams, usually consisting of five players on each
team, play against each other on a rectangular court. The objective is to get the ball
through a hoop mounted high on a backboard on the opponent’s side of the court,
while preventing the opponent from shooting it into your team’s hoop. A field goal is
worth two (2) points, unless made from behind the three-point line, when it is worth
three (3). After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a
technical foul is given one (1), two (2) or three (3) one-point free throws. The team with
the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulatory play expires with the
score tied, an additional period of play (overtime) is mandated.
RISK MANAGEMENT
It is always a good practice to have a risk assessment planning for an injury situation,
such as appointing a risk assessment team or safety officer to adopt and implement a
written risk management plan.
Risk management is an on-going process that ensures safety is well managed, supports
the achievement of safety goals, and minimises the likelihood of risks. The risk
management process involves:
1. Risk assessment.
2. Communication of risks.
3. Review and monitoring of the risk assessment.
Key responsibilities should be clearly assigned to specific people in areas such as
risk monitoring and review, communication, and training of team members on risk
management. Everyone involved should be informed and aware of it. Meeting the
standard of the risk management planning, by assigning appropriate staff to monitor
and review performance is a good practice.
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Risk assessment is an integral component of the safety and health management system.
With effective risk management, the potential costs and liabilities can be minimised
thereby enabling a safer sporting experience. Sport and recreational activity involve
physical risk, which varies with the type and timing of the activity, location, participants’
skill level and number of spectators. Risks are managed through assessing their likelihood
and potential consequences, developing clear actions, and designing a response plan.
Legal compliance and insurance coverage should also be considered.
Risk management documentation should include:
1. A comprehensive risk management plan.
2. An incident/accident register.
3. A post review/report.
The management of sports facilities should conduct risk assessments. This allows the
sources of risks to be identified and reasonably practicable steps taken to eliminate
any foreseeable risk to those involved. Where it is not possible to eliminate risk, other
reasonably practicable measures must be taken to minimise risk.
Risk assessment can be made simpler with four (4) questions:
1. What unexpected or negative things could happen?
2. What is the likely impact?
3. What can we do about it?
4. How do we inform everyone who is involved?
When identifying risks, the following factors should be considered:
1. Age and capacity of participants, especially those who require extra care
(e.g. young children, the elderly, those with special needs).
2. Types of activities.
3. Personal history of accidents, injuries, and losses.
4. Rescue and lifesaving equipment.
5. Sport equipment.
6. Current and potential issues with standard operating procedures or practices.
7. Facilities and their infrastructure.
8. Environment where the activity is happening.
Resources on risk assessment and management systems are available on Sport
Singapore’s website: https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/Sports-Education/Sports-
Safety/Safety-Resources-and-Useful-Links
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ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR
To enjoy the game in a safe environment, it is important that everyone exercises
responsible behaviour, such as but not limited to:
1. Know your physical capabilities before engaging in the game.
2. Know the rules and play fairly. Good sportsmanship should always be observed.
Never fight with the other players or with teammates. This will not only result in a
player being suspended from any sanctioned game, it will also increase the likelihood
of injury being sustained.
3. Learn and practice correct passing, jumping, landing, and shooting techniques.
4. Be aware of the dangers of using basketball equipment inappropriately.
5. No chewing of gum or having anything in mouth during play to prevent the
possibility of choking.
6. Have a responsible person/adult present (such as a coach/parent/referee) especially
if the intended game is going to be on-court and serious. For games of one-on-one
or two-on-two in your driveway or at the playground, supervision may not be
necessary; as compared to a full-court, five-on-five basketball game.
7. Have first aid equipment on hand or readily available, and at least one person who
knows how to use it in the event of an emergency.
8. Coaches and officials should undertake regular certification and education to ensure
their injury prevention knowledge is kept up to date.
9. Officials should enforce game rules.
PRE-PARTICIPATION SCREENING
Individuals should routinely complete a pre-participation screening questionnaire prior
to engaging in any physical activity. A pre-participation screening questionnaire such as
the Get Active Questionnaire (GAQ), identifies individuals with known conditions as well
as those without any prior history of medical illness, but who have symptoms or a past
history of events such as chest pain, breathlessness, fainting, dizziness, or palpitations.
If these symptoms are identified, individuals should consult a doctor. As new symptoms
may develop after the completion of the questionnaire, such a questionnaire should be
taken at least once a year.
For more information regarding the Get Active Questionnaire and how to administer it,
please refer to the links below for more details:
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-use-get-active-questionnaire-by-sportsg/
https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/-/media/SSC/Corporate/Files/Sports-Education/
Sports-Safety/Safety-Resources-and-Useful-Links/ENG-10688_GAQ_Flyers_20Mar19_
FINAL.pdf
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 COMMON BASKETBALL INJURIES
Fall injuries are one of the most dangerous injuries in the sport of
basketball; when someone jumps up to attack or defend the basket, and
another player “undercuts” them. This is because the player in the air
has their hands on the ball (especially on offense) and is unable to break
their fall properly. Head injuries, back injuries, elbow, and shoulder joint
injuries, as well as ankle and knee injuries can occur.
Some of the common injuries that are commonly associated with the
game of basketball are as follows:
1. Injuries resulting from falls, player contact, awkward landings, abrupt
changes in direction and being hit by the ball.
2. Injuries to the lower body, most common of which are ankle sprains.
3. Previous ankle injury, wearing shoes with air cells in the heel and not
stretching during warm up increases risk of ankle injury.
4. Injuries to the hand, fingers, head, face, and teeth.
5. Knee injuries account for the most time lost in training and games. and the movements are sharp and needs a lot
Females are at higher risk of knee injury than males.
6. Overuse injuries are most common in higher level players due to the
duration and intensity of play.
INJURY MANAGEMENT
In the event of an injury occurring on court:
1. Remove the injured player from the court immediately.
2. Qualified first aid/medical personnel to provide prompt medical Do 10 to 15 minutes of dynamic warm-ups
attention to the injured player.
3. If an injury is sustained, remember the acronym “RICER”. “Rest” the
injured area, put “Ice” on it, wrap something around the injury to
“Compress” it and “Elevate” that part of the body. “Refer” injured or
seek medical attention if any of the following symptoms are 1. Activity of significantly reduced intensity,
experienced: inability to move your arm or leg, a locked joint,
persistent swelling or a grinding feeling.
4. Ensure players are fully rehabilitated before returning to play.
Medical clearance is advisable if the injury sustained
was serious.
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SAFETY TIPS FOR INJURY PREVENTION
PHYSICAL PREPARATION
1. Undertake training prior to competition to ensure readiness to play.
2. Always warm up, stretch and cool down.
3. Undertake fitness programs to develop strength, balance, coordination, and
flexibility.
4. Gradually increase the intensity and duration of training as this will help reduce the
risk of injury.
5. Stay in shape, not only during basketball season, but also after the season.
DYNAMIC WARM-UP
Dynamic warm-up should include activities
that use the same movement patterns as the
activities to be performed during the session.
Dynamic warm-up is better for basketball as
compared to static warm-up as basketball is a
high intensity game from the start of the game,
of power. Dynamic warm up exercises should
begin at a low intensity and gradually increase
to the level required in the activity.
Dynamic warm-up aims to:
1. Prepare the mind and body for the activity.
2. Increase body temperature, heart/breathing
rate.
before and after play.
Participants should do a cool-down routine at
the end of every activity session, consisting of:
such as 2–3 minutes of easy jogging or
walking.
2. 5 minutes of gentle, dynamic stretching
exercises.
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 1/20 2/20 3/20 4/20 FIELD OF PLAY

Endline

Team bench area

Team bench
8.325 m
Restricted
area
10 seconds each side 10 seconds each side 20 seconds 2 times 5 seconds each one

5/20 6/20 7/20 8/20

0.15 m
2m

Sideline
Centre 0.15 m

3.6 m

Scorer’s table
28 m
circle
Centre line
30 seconds each leg 30 seconds 20 seconds 20 seconds each leg

9/20 10/20 11/20 12/20

5m
Throw-in
line 3-p
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lin

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Sideline

Team bench area

Team bench
10 seconds each arm 20 seconds 30 seconds 30 seconds

6.75 m
No-charge
semi-circle
13/20 14/20 15/20 16/20
0.90
m

1.575 m
Endline
15 m

A full-size FIBA regulation size basketball court measures 28m by 15m. Check that the
3 times 5 seconds each one 20 seconds
15 times each foot clockwise
and counter clockwise 20 seconds each leg basketball environment is safe and remember to:
1. Check and maintain the playing surface to remove hazards e.g. stones, wet
17/20 18/20 19/20 20/20 surfaces.
2. Backboards and baskets should be of a high standard and securely mounted.
3. Backboards, their supports and walls should be suitably padded.
4. Baskets and boundary lines should not be too close to walls and fixtures. Refer to
International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules for further information.
5. If installing a ring at home, ask a suitably qualified person such as a building
professional to assess the safety of your installation.
20 seconds each leg 30 seconds 20 seconds each side 20 seconds each leg 6. Do not fix a basketball ring or backboard to brickwork.

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 Mouthguard Basketball
Shoes

Pads Ankle
Bracing

INCLEMENT WEATHER (OUTDOORS)

Always have someone to check/observe the weather condition before or during the
basketball game. The organizers have the right to cancel the game if there is lightning
or thunderstorm.

EQUIPMENT
PERSONAL TRAINING EQUIPMENT
Wear shoes appropriate for the playing surface. Running shoes should not be worn as
the soles are not designed for quick turning, stopping and jumping. Taped ankles or SLAM DUNK
ankle supports with high-top basketball shoes will reduce the severity of ankle injuries. Slam dunk is a type of basketball shot that is performed when a player jumps in the air
with the ball and scores by putting the ball directly through the basket with one or both
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT hands above the rim. However due to the power of the action, there is an enhanced
1. Wear the right gear. If you have a history of injury, speak to your doctor or factor of danger when executed improperly.
physiotherapist about appropriate bracing or protective gear.
Dunking is one of the best moments when playing basketball, however, dunking
2. Always wear a mouthguard, preferably custom-fitted.
requires great support due to the extra power and weight when dunking.
3. Wear shoes designed specifically for basketball.
4. Consider preventive measures, e.g. ankle taping/guard, if involved in jumping and PORTABLE BASKETBALL HOOP
rebounding frequently or if you have a history of ankle injury. Most portable basketball hoops are not designed to handle dunks. Only portable
5. Wear pads to protect the knees and elbows from bruises and floor burns. systems approved by FIBA under their Approved Equipment guide allows for dunking.
Additionally, a knee brace can be useful if you have a history of knee injuries. http://www.fiba.basketball/documents/ApprovedEquipmentGuide.pdf

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WALL-MOUNTED BASKETBALL HOOP OTHER SAFETY TIPS
Not all wall-mounted basketball hoops are designed to handle dunking. Only wall- 1. Follow the rules and play fairly.
mounted systems approved by FIBA under their Approved Equipment guide allows for
dunking. 2. Do not undercut your opponent by going
http://www.fiba.basketball/documents/ApprovedEquipmentGuide.pdf under him / her when he/she is going for
a dunk or layup.
IN-GROUND BASKETBALL HOOP
In-ground basketball hoops are generally sturdier and able to withstand a larger 3. Do not place your feet underneath your
impact compared with other hoops. However, it is not advisable to dunk on in-ground opponent when he is jumping. If he lands
basketball hoops due to the possibility of wear and tear and age of the structure. on your feet, he might injure his ankle.

BACKBOARD FOR DUNKING 4. Do not swing your elbow directly at

Tempered glass is the official and standard backboard material for indoor basketball. someone’s head or face.
The tempered glass backboard is made of hardened glass to allow perfect ball-bounce
on the backboard. In addition, the hardening is a safety measure, as this allows the glass 5. Eat a well-balanced diet.
to shatter into small marble size crumbs in case of breakage.
6. Drink water before, during and after play.
The backboard support structure is to be secured to the playing floor so as to prevent
any movement. If playing floor anchoring is not possible, sufficient ballast weight on the 7. Avoid playing in inclement weather.
basket support base must be used to prevent any movement. Where possible, games should be
rescheduled.
SAFETY ADVISORY SIGNS – BASKETBALL RINGS AND BACKBOARDS
Appropriate product warning information must be provided regarding the basketball 8. Coaches, players, and parents should be
rings and backboards. Such information includes but is not limited to: aware of heat illness symptoms.
1. Improper installation or hanging on the basketball ring may cause serious injury or
death. 9. Qualified first aid personnel, first aid kits,
2. Appropriate product warning symbol. ice packs and a stretcher should always
be available.

10. Telephone access, to contact emergency

services, is essential.

11. Don’t wear chains, rings, and metal wrist

bands. If you wear glasses, they should
be secured and have shatter-proof lenses.
PLACEMENT OF ADVISORY SIGNS
Written warnings and/or warning symbols must be placed in a prominent place, e.g.
12. AED needs to be present within
permanently marked on the front of the backboard. Possible warning may read as “ANY
10 meters of the sporting activity.
FORM OF HANGING ON THE RING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.”
AED-certified personnel need to
be present and clear direction
“NO-DUNK” RULE
should be provided to access it.
For non-competitive games, do use the “no-dunk” rule. Backboards and rims can be
broken if too much stress is placed on them and the change in momentum can cause
you to lose your balance and fall.

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