History of the Basketball

The history of basketball began when in 1891, the Canadian Physical Education teacher
named James Naismit who worked at a school in Springfield, Massachusetts, had to create
a new sport by order of the school principal to be an alternative to American football and
basketball. baseball. They were practiced outside and in winter it was impossible to practice
them (very cold and snowy).

It was then that he decided to create a sport that did not have physical contact due to
possible injuries, especially since it had a wooden floor and used his feet,

He decided to hang two baskets of peaches 3.05 meters from the ground (a measurement
that was never changed until today) and the game consisted of putting the ball into the
opponent's basket.

At first he created 13 main rules by which the game was governed.

Some changes arose, such as cutting the bottom of the basket so that the game did not
always have to be interrupted when someone scored. The tables were implemented, which
gave rise to rebounds, among other things.

The game became quite popular and in 1936 it was already debuting as an Olympic
modality.
Basketball game
Basketball rules have some differences between the NBA and all other competitions, trying
to obtain some improvement in certain aspects, but the trend is that these differences
disappear over time.

Basketball Square
The block must be rigid and free of obstructions, measuring 28 meters long by 15 meters
wide.

The field has several lines and marks that we are going to explain one by one, with the help
of the following image to identify them:

1. Side lines – These lines are found on the sides of the court and delimit it, marking
the valid area to play.
2. Limit Line – This line also serves to delimit the field and it is from it that players
replace the ball in play when it goes out or a basket is made.
3. Center Line – The center line is responsible for dividing the field in the middle and
defining which defensive and attacking zone belongs to which team.
4. 3-point line – Shots made behind this line are worth 3 entry points. The line is 6.75
meters from the basket.
5. Free Throw Line – It is from this line that the players who are going to take a free
throw throw the ball. When throwing, the player cannot step on the line or go over it
before the ball touches the ring.
6. Free Throw Circle – Free throw circles have a diameter of 3.65 meters. During the
free throw shot, the shooter must remain within the free throw circle.
7. – Line Line – These lines serve to indicate where players should position
themselves when executing a Free Throw and also delimit the restrictive zone.
Players may not leave their position and enter the restrictive zone until the ball
leaves the thrower's hand.
8. Central Circle – It is about 3.65 meters in diameter and is located in the center of
the basketball court. It serves to delimit the area where the players who are not in
the ball are in the air, having to stay outside of it until one of those two touches the
ball.
Features and objectives
The game is made up of two teams, each with 10 players (5 starters and 5 reserves) who
aim to score as many points as possible during the game. The team with the most points at
the end wins.

It is divided into 4 times, each with 10 minutes.

Possession of the ball is decided with a ball in the air, thrown by the referee, and each team
chooses a player to try to reach the ball and deflect it to a teammate. This ball throw has
some rules, being:

 Both players must have their feet inside their half of the field;
 The ball is thrown vertically and players can only touch the ball when it reaches its
highest point;
 The other players must remain outside the center circle until one of those two
players touches the ball;

From there, at each start of time, the table indicates who has possession of the ball, pointing
an arrow towards that team.
Passes
There are innumerable types of possible passes that can be made, there is no real rule that
limits them, and there are some that are more frequent and are normally the first to be
taught:

 Chest pass;
 Pass with one hand only;
 chopped pass;
 Pass in support;
 …

Basketball Rules
There are still many basketball rules and they exist for the most varied situations. To avoid
being too boring, we are going to list some of the most common and important ones.

– Foul Penalty – Each team can commit 4 fouls per period (if personal foul). Starting from
the 5th, all personal fouls made in that period give the right to a free throw by the other
team.

– Accumulation of fouls – A player cannot accumulate 5 fouls during the game. If it

happens, he's out of the game.

– Fouls (Place) – Every time one in the restrictive zone, the foul entitles a free throw. If it
is out, then the team replaces the ball in play on the sideline, in the place closest to where
the foul was made (if the team has not accumulated fouls in that period).

– Steps and Dribble – After receiving the ball, the player can make two supports. If you have one
foot behind you when you receive it, you can rotate around that foot without having support.
After dribbling and holding the ball, you cannot dribble again.

– 3 second rule – A player cannot remain for more than 3 seconds in the opponent's
restrictive area when the team is in possession of the ball.

– 5 second rule – The player in possession of the ball cannot keep it in his hands for more
than 5 seconds, and may dribble with it indefinitely.

– 8 second rule – The team with the ball has 8 seconds to get the ball to the opposing half.
After doing so, you cannot dribble back into your half or miss a pass.

– 24 second rule – The team in possession of the ball has 24 seconds to make a shot and
the ball to at least touch the rim of the basket.
 Player Positions
As the players on the field in basketball are few, the positions are also few, and they are
easy to understand and memorize:

 Point Guard (PG) – He is the player who stays in the center and starts the play. He
is the brain of the team and it is with him that the plays begin.
 Wingers (SG) – These are the players who are closest to the sideline. Normally its
function is to help the point guard or score many points, generally up to the 3-point
mark.
 Posts (PF) – Centers are usually the biggest and strongest players. They stay closer
to the opponent's restrictive zone and below the basket to make digs, bridges and
grab rebounds.

Referees
As they could not be missing, basketball also had several referees and staff members,
including:

 Three Referees – These are responsible for calling the game and ensuring that the
players follow the basketball rules.
 Scoreboard and auxiliary – Their function is to fill out the game bulletin with the
numbers of fouls by team and by player, record the points scored, etc…
 Timekeeper – Responsible for the game clock and stoppage time.
 24-second operator – This has the function of controlling the teams' attack time,
with each team having 24 seconds to do so.
Measurements of a basketball court
The basketball court is a hard surface free of obstacles. There is a line in the center of the
field that divides it into 2 exactly equal halves. In the aforementioned line there is a circle
with a diameter of 3.6 meters.

It measures 15 meters wide and 28 meters long.

The rings are at a height of 3.60 meters.

All lines must have a thickness of 5 cm

The free throw line is located at a distance of 5.80 meters from the baseline and 4.60 meters
from the basket. The circle from which these are shot has a diameter of 3.60 meters, the
same as previously mentioned. central circle.

As for the 3-point line, the distances vary depending on whether we are talking about FIBA
(6.75 meters) or the NBA (7.25 meters).