BASKETBALL Flashcards
Is a type of indoor team sports which is very popular
all over the world. As few as two players can play,all
they need is a ball, basket and a level surface.
Basketball
Basketball requires
teamwork, quick reactions and
endurance.
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF
TALL PLAYERS?
Tall players can easily reach closer to the basket
or above other players to shoot and retrieve
the ball on the rebound.
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF
SMALL PLAYERS?
The small players also make contributions
to their teams as shooters and ball
handlers
Who introduced
Basketball?
Dr. James Naismith
When was basketball introduced?
December 21, 1891
Naismith is a ________
Instructor
Physical education
Naismith is a Physical Education
Instructor at the school for
Christian
workers (Springfield College) in
Massachusetts, USA.
head of the school’s
physical
education
department,
asked James Naismith to create a
team sport that could be played
indoors game during winter seasons.
Luther Gulick
The first game
took place between members of Naismith’s physical
education class in
December 1891.
Basic Principles Of Basketball
(1) The game is played
with a round ball
and with the hands.
(2)A player cannot run
with the ball.
(3)Any player can take
up any position on
the playing court at
any time.
(4)There shall be no
physical contact
between players
(5)The goal (basket)
shall be placed
horizontally above
the floor of the
court.
considered one of
the best basketball
players around the
world. The record
score
of
5,987
made him a legend
in the world of
basketball.
Michael Jordan
In
the
very
beginning the color
of the basketball
was ______, but
later
it
was
changed
into
a
brighter color; that
is orange.
Brown
In 1967, _____
were
considered
illegal;
nine
years later it
was
legalized
again.
Slam dunks
Women’s
basketball began
in
____
and
some rules were
modified to fit
women.
1892
The game was
made an official
Olympic game in
______, (year)
Berlin Germany, 1936
The
first
basketball game
was held on
____
January 20, 1892
holds the
record for most
points scored in
his
20
year
career at 38,387
points.
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
On March 2,
1962,
center
_______
scored
100
points in one
game against the
New York.
Wilt Chamberlain
The New York
Nicks
won
____
straight
games
against
the
Boston Celtics in
1995 and were
the first to do so.
12
Basketball is played by ____ teams
of ____ players each.
2; 5
BALL MOVEMENT:
The ball may be
passed,
thrown,
tapped,
rolled or
dribbled in any direction.
WINNER OF A GAME
The team that
has scored the greater number of
points at the end of playing time of
the fourth period. If necessary any
extra period shall be the winner of the
game.
Court measurement:
Length- 28 meters
Width- 15 meter
Backboard measurement
120cm
Rim- metal hood measurement
45cm and 20mm thick
Basketball measurement:
29.5” in circumference
standard weight of 22 oz.
Basketball equipments:
- Court
- Backboard, rim- metal hoop
- Basketball
- Game clock
- 24 seconds shot clock
- 30 seconds device
- Time out watch
- Scoresheet
- Scoreboard
Not more than ___ team members for
games played in halves of 20 minutes.
10
Not
more than ___ team members for games
played in __ periods of 12 minutes
12; 4
maximum of 5 team followers with
special
responsibilities
- statistician,
- manager,
- doctor,
- physiotherapist and
- interpreter.
A team consist of:
- Not more than 10 players (halves; 20mins)
- Not more than 12 plavers (4 periods, 12mins)
- Coach
- Assistant coach (if team wishes)
- Captain (one of team members)
- 5 team followers
A team member
is a player when
he is on the
playing
court
entitled to play.
Player
A team member
is a ____
when he is not
playing on the
court or not
entitled to play
Substitute
A team normally consist ___ guards,
____forwards and _____center.
2 guards, 2 forwards, 1 center
should be a
good handlers or dribblers
and passers and he/she
always direct the attack
and start most of the
moves.
Point Guard
generally stronger and
taller than guards. ______ usually
play in the area from the end line to the
free throw lane, must be a good
rebounders and long distance shooters.
Forwards
main
objective is to score
points for their team and
steal the ball on defense.
They
are
the
best
shooter of the team.
Shooting Guard
usually
the tallest team player
and best rebounder.
Center
What are the basic elements of Basketball?
- Dribbling
- Passing
- Shooting
is the way of progress with the ball
of an individual to get free from his
opponent or to get a proper position
in passing or shooting.
Dribbling
the ball is most quickest and most
effective way to get the ball from
player to player
Passing
is the final movement to complete
the offensive action in order to
score a basket.
Shooting
Types of Dribbling
- Control Dribble
- Speed Dribble
- Cross- over dribble
- Behind the back dribble
- Between the Legs
- Spin Back Dribble
Types of passing
- Bounce pass
- Chest pass
- Overhead pass
- Baseball pass
- Push pass
- Behind the back pass
Types of Shooting
- Jump shot
- Underhand shot
- Lay up
- Reverse lay up
- Set shot
- Floater/ tear drop
- Hook shot
- Dunking shot
Proper position in shooting (BEEF)
Balance- Elbow- Elevate- Follow Through
PR 1
The game shall consist
of 4 periods of 10
minutes.
PR 2
There shall be 2
minutes intervals 1st
and 2nd , 3rd and
4th periods.
PR 3
There be half time
interval
of
15
minutes.
PR 4
If the score is tied at
the end of the game
there must be an extra
period of 5 minutes.
PR 5
In all extra period the
teams shall continue
to play towards the
same baskets as in the
3rd and 4th periods.
HOW
TO
BEGIN
THE
GAME?
(a) Home team shall have the
choice of basket and team
bench, this choice should be
done 20 minutes before the
(b) Before the 1st and 3rd period
game started.
the players are entitled to
warm-up in their own half
court.
(c) Teams shall exchange baskets
for the 3rd period. The game
cannot begin if one of the
player is not in the court.
(d) The game officially begins
with jump ball at the center
circle.
During a jump ball is legally
tapped by a jumper.
During a free throw , an
official places the ball at the
disposal free throw area.
During a throw-in, the ball
is at the disposal of player
for the throw-in.
Live ball