Basketball
Basketball
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Target
Learning
Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected
to:
• Trace the history of basketball;
• Identify and explain the equipments and facilities of
basketball;
• determine the basic rules of baketball; and
• Learn and execute the different skills needed in playing
basketball.
What is Basketball?
Soccer Ball
IMPORTANT DATES IN
BASKETBALL
December 21, 1891
- first contest of basketball.
January 1892
- James Naismith introduced the first 13 rules of basketball
BALL
BASKETBALL BALL
A ball used in basketball
games has different sizes
according to different
federations.
The official size of the
basketball used by the NBA is
29.5 inches in circumference.
While WNBA uses a slightly
smaller ball, measuring 28.5
inches in circumference.
Backboard
Backboard
It is raised vertical board with an
attached basket consisting of a net
suspended from a hoop. It is made of a
flat, rigid piece of, often Plexiglass or
tempered glass which also has the
propoperties of safety glass when
accidentally shattered
Basketball Ring
Basketball Ring
A highly flexible basketball rim that
bends downward whenever a player
dunks the basketball and then snaps
back into its original position. It allows
the player to dunk the ball without
breaking the backboard.
SCOREBOARD
A scoreboard is a large board for
publicly displaying the score in a
game.
Basketball
Court
Basketball Court
The basketball court is the playing
surface, consisting of a rectangular
floor, with baskets at each end. In
professional or organized basketball,
especially when played indoor, it is
usually made out of a wood, often
maple, or concrete or asphalt.
Basketball Court
Basketball court come in different sizes. In
the NBA, the court is 94 by 50 feet (28.7 by
15.2 m). Under FIBA rules, the court is
slightly smaller, measuring 28 by 15 meters (
91.9 by 49.2 ft.) In amateur basketball, court
sizes vary widely.
Parts of Basketball
Court
Basketball courts are comprised of
sidelines, baselines, mid court line, three
point lines, free throw lines, free throw
circles, free throw lane lines, and center
circle.
The sidelines are the two boundaries
lines running the length of the court. Their
location is determined by the width of the
court, which is normally 50 feet wide.
Along with Baseline and End line they
establish the size of the playing area.
The baseline/endline runs from sideline to
sideline behind the backboard at the ends of
the court. They are located four feet behind
the basket, and normally have a width of 50
feet. Baseline and Endline are
interchangeable terms depending upon which
team has ball position. Baseline is used for
the offensive end of the court. Endline is used
for the back court or defensive end of the
court.
The mid court line divides the court in half.
Offensively, once the ball crosses the Mid
Court Line, it becomes a boundary line
reducing the offensive playing area to just
half of the court
Field Goals made from outside this Three
Point Line or arc count as three points.
The distance of the three point line from
the basket varies according to the
different levels of play.
This line is used as a boundary line when
shooting free throws. It is fifteen feet
away from the backboard. On a free
throw attempt, the shooter cannot step on
or across this line until the ball strikes the
rim. The free throw line is also used in
defining the three second area.
The free throw circles have a diameter of
12 feet. They come into play on free
throws and jump balls. During a free
throw attempt, the shooter must remain
inside the free throw circle. On jump
balls, non-jumpers must remain outside
the circle until the ball is tapped by one of
the jumpers.
Lane lines are boundaries running from the free
throw line to the baseline. The width and shape of
the lane lines vary on different levels of the game.
The lane lines also contain lane spaces markings
used to align and separate the non-shooters. The
first lane space, on both sides of the basket, are
occupied by the opposing team from the free throw
shooter. Non-shooters cannot step into the three
second area until the ball leaves the free throw
shooter's hand.
The Center Circle is a 12 foot
diameter circle located in the center of
the court. It is used to start the game
and other jump ball situations. On
jump balls, non-jumpers must remain
outside the circle until the ball is
tapped by one of the jumpers.
QUIZ TIME!
The First 13
Rules of Basketball
1 The ball may be thrown in any
direction with one or both
hands.
5 substitute allowed.
5 In today’s game, it is still not allowed to do
any of the things mentioned above, but the
consequences are different than what
Naismith had written down first. There is no
longer a time penalty after a player makes
his or her second foul. Naismith did already
think of a form of penalty for a severe foul,
the disqualifying foul.
6 A foul is striking at the ball with the
fist, violation of Rules 3,4, and
such as described in Rule 5.
This is a bit different now than when
Naismith thought of the rules. The violation
of rules 2 and 3 only means that the other
team will receive the ball, and rule 4 doesn’t
apply to the game anymore.
If either side makes three consecutive
7 fouls, it shall count a goal for the
opponents (consecutive means
without the opponents in the mean
time making a foul).
This is not a rule that is still used in today’s
game.
A goal shall be made when the ball is
thrown or batted from the grounds
into the basket and stays there,
8 providing those defending the goal do
not touch or disturb the goal. If the
ball rests on the edges, and the
opponent moves the basket, it shall
count as a goal.
Though this is a bit different
nowadays, partly because there is an
entire different sort of basket than
8 Naismith once used, the rule does
sound similar to the rule ‘basket
interference’, which is a rule that is
definitely used in today’s game.
When the ball goes out of bounds, it
shall be thrown into the field of play by
the person first touching it. In case of a
9 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 that side.
This inbounds rule is still partially used in
today’s game. In case of a dispute, the
referee doesn’t throw the ball on the court,
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but there will be a jump ball or an arrow
deciding which team gets possession of the
ball. Furthermore, the five second rule is
also still a part of today’s game, but a player
doesn’t receive a foul if he/she violates the
time limit. Taking longer than five seconds is
a disadvantage for that team, as they will
have to give the ball to the other team.
The umpire shall be judge of the men
and shall note the fouls and notify the
10 referee when three consecutive fouls
have been made. He shall have
power to disqualify men according to
Rule 5.
This differs quite a bit from the modern
rules, as there are now two persons, who
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are sitting on the sideline, that keep track of
the fouls, scores and time. In Naismith’s
time, there was one referee and one umpire,
and then the ref had to keep track of the
amount of scores made. Now, the referee
only has to ref the game and keep track
game and whether the players violate any
rules.
The referee shall be judge of the ball
and shall decide when the ball is in
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play, in bounds, 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 two 15-minute
halves, with five minutes' rest
between.
The amount of minutes differs a bit from Naismith’s original
rules, but in modern basketball the amount of minutes also
differs per country and competition. A normal game in
Europe has 10 minutes per quarter and 15-minute rest
between the halves. In the United States, College player
play two 20 minute halves, while NBA players play four
quarters of 12 minutes.
The side making the most goals in that
13 time shall be declared the winner. In
case of a draw, the game may, by
agreement of the captains, be continued
until another goal is made.
When Naismith invented basketball, there were
no three point-shots, so that meant that the team
with the most scores would automatically win.
Now, the team with the most points would win.
Thank you!