Intermediate Basketball Study Guide

Course Overview

• Intermediate Basketball builds on beginner skills, emphasizing advanced theories and skill development.
• Aims to enhance fitness and wellness through organized basketball programs.
• Highlights the importance of playing basketball in the current global context.

History of Basketball

• Basketball was created in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith at YMCA Training School in Massachusetts.
• Developed as a solution to provide indoor physical activity during winter.
• Initial setup included peach baskets and a soccer ball, with 13 rules that established the game's framework.
• Basketball is now a major sport in Olympic competitions and globally recognized events, including a world championship held every four years.

Disqualifying Fouls

• Disqualifying Foul: Flagrant unsportsmanlike behavior by players or coaching staff.
• Blocking: Illegal contact that impedes player progress.
• Charging Foul: Personal contact with an opposing player while moving.
• Holding: Interfering with a player's movements, including their jersey.
• Pushing: Forcibly moving an opponent who has the ball.

Violations

• Double Dribble: Regaining control of the ball after losing it, also known as "fumbling".
• Travelling: Illegal movement while holding a live ball.
• Three Seconds Violation: Staying in the opponent's restricted area for more than three seconds.
• 8 Seconds Violation: Failing to advance the ball past half court within eight seconds.
• 24-Seconds Violation: Not attempting a shot within the 24-second shot clock.
• Ball Return to Backcourt: Touching the ball first in the front court after having touched it in the backcourt.
• Goal Tending: Interfering with the ball's upward flight above the ring.
• Interference with the Ball: Touching the basket or backboard when the ball is in contact with the ring.

Advanced Skills

Dribbling

• Essential control techniques include continuous tapping with palm and fingers.
• Basic Drills:
  • Air and one-hand dribbling in various directions.
• Advanced Drills:
  • Two-ball dribbling, chair and wall techniques, zig-zag patterns, between-the-legs dribbling.

Passing

• Transfers ball between players using various techniques to navigate defenses.
• Types of Passing:
  • Chest Pass: Short-distance pass targeting the receiver's chest.
  • Bounce Pass: Ball bounces off the floor to reach the receiver.
  • Overhead Pass: Two-handed pass from above the head.
• Advanced Drills:
  • Group square passing and target skill passing.

Shooting

• Involves precise hand-eye coordination and body positioning.
• Types of Shots:
  • Set Shot: Feet flat, typically for free throws.
  • Lay-up Shot: Combines dribbling and jumping.
  • Jump Shot: Performed while jumping, using proper grip.
• Advanced Drills:
  • Triangle shadow shooting, lay-up drills.

Rebounding

• Technique for gaining possession after missed shots, urging proper positioning.
• Basic Drills: One-on-one rebounding; free throw shooting drills.
• Advanced Drills: Using defensive foam, working in small teams.

Defensive and Offensive Patterns

• Defensive Patterns: Strategies to limit opponent scoring, including:
  • 1-2-2 Shooter’s Defense.
  • 2-3 Zone Defense.
  • Full court Defense.
• Offensive Patterns: Strategies to score, such as:
  • 1-2-2 Shooter’s Offense.
  • 2-3 Zone Offense for balanced attacks.
  • Open court play.

Assessment Criteria

• All drills must demonstrate consistency, correct stance, and coordination.
• Skill tests evaluate dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding proficiency within set time frames.

This study guide covers advanced theories and skills in Intermediate Basketball. It is designed to help students recognize, develop, and demonstrate their basketball skills effectively. Ideal for those enrolled in health and physical education courses.