Practice File

for Basketball
 Index:
 History of the Game
 Fundamentals skills of the game
 Latest general Rules of the game
 Neat and well labeled diagram of the court/field
 Important Personalities and tournaments related to
the game
 Terminology of related game
 Awardees and National & international Venues.
History of the Game
• Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a physical education instructor at
the Springfield College in Massachusetts. Naismith was looking for a game that would
be easy to learn and play indoors, and that would keep his students active during the
winter months.
• The first game of basketball was played on December 21, 1891, with two teams of nine
players each. The game was played with a soccer ball, and the players used their hands
to dribble and pass the ball.
• Basketball quickly became popular, and the rules of the game were soon standardized.
In 1893, the first official basketball rulebook was published.
• The first intercollegiate basketball game was played in 1896, between the University of
Chicago and the University of Minnesota. The first professional basketball league, the
National Basketball League (NBL), was founded in 1937.
• The National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded in 1946. The NBA is now the
most popular professional basketball league in the world.
Fundamental Skills of Basketball
There are many different fundamental skills that are important
in basketball. Some of the most important skills include :-

1) Dribble: The ability to dribble the ball past opponents is essential in basketball.
2) Pass: The ability to pass the ball accurately to a teammate is also essential.
3) Shot: The ability to shoot the ball accurately is important in both scoring and
creating scoring opportunities.
4) Rebound: The ability to rebound the ball is important in both offense and
defense.
5) Defense: The ability to play good defense is essential in basketball.
Latest General Rules of the Game
The rules of basketball are constantly evolving, but some of the most important
rules include:-

1) The game is played between two teams of five players each.

2) The object of the game is to score by shooting the ball through the opponent's
hoop.
3) A player can score by shooting the ball from the field or by shooting a free
throw.
4) A free throw is awarded when a player is fouled while shooting the ball.
5) The game is played in four quarters, each of which is 12 minutes long.
6) There is a break of 15 minutes between the first and second quarters, and a
break of 20 minutes between the second and third quarters.
Diagram of the Court
The following diagram shows the layout of a basketball court:-

The court is a rectangular area

that measures 94 feet long
and 50 feet wide. The hoop is
10 feet high and 18 inches in
diameter.
Some of the most important personalities in the history of
basketball include:-

1) Michael Jordan: Jordan is considered to be one of the greatest basketball

players of all time. He won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls
and was named Finals MVP each time.

2) LeBron James: James is widely considered to be the best basketball player

in the world today. He has won four NBA championships and four NBA MVP
awards.

3) Kobe Bryant: Bryant was one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. He
won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and was named
Finals MVP twice.
Some of the most important tournaments in
basketball include:-
1) NBA Finals: The NBA Finals is the championship series of the NBA. It is a best-of-
seven series between the two best teams in the NBA.
2) FIBA World Cup: The FIBA World Cup is the international basketball championship
for men. It is held every four years and features the best national teams from
around the world.
3) Olympic Basketball Tournament: The Olympic Basketball Tournament is the premier
international basketball tournament for men and women. It is held every four years
and features the best national teams from around the world.
Terminology of Related Game:-

1) Dribble: A player dribbling the ball must keep it in contact with the floor at
all times.
2) Pass: A pass is a throw of the ball to a teammate.
3) Shot: A shot is an attempt to score by throwing the ball through the hoop.
4) Rebound: A rebound is a catch of the ball after it has bounced off the rim or
backboard.
5) Foul: A foul is an infraction of the rules that results in a penalty.
6) Technical foul: A technical foul is a foul that is not related to physical
contact.