Basketball Rules PDF

Basketball Rules Who invented basketball? Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian, invented basketball in 1891. He nailed peach baskets (with closed bottoms) to the balconies of the gymnasium and every time there was a basket they had to get a broom to push the ball out of the “net”. The Court...

Basketball Rules Who invented basketball? Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian, invented basketball in 1891. He nailed peach baskets (with closed bottoms) to the balconies of the gymnasium and every time there was a basket they had to get a broom to push the ball out of the “net”. The Court Label the following on the court: Endline (baseline) Sideline Free throw line Midcourt Line Key 3 Point Line Basket Game Play Objective: The team with the most number of points at the end of four quarters is the winner. Number of players: 5 players per team on the court Positions: 1 centre, 2 guards, and 2 forwards Scoring: 2 point field goal - a shot made from anywhere during play inside the 3 pt arc. 3 point field goal - a shot made from anywhere outside the 3 pt arc. Free throw - 1 point is awarded to an unguarded shot taken from behind the free throw line Times of Play: 4 quarters To start the game: At the beginning of the game there is a jump ball. Two opposing centres jump for the ball to gain possession for their team. Violations vs. Fouls A violation is when a player breaks a rule in the game. This results in a change of possession (the other team gets the ball). Violations: o The ball can only be bounced (dribbled) with one o Over and Back: Once the ball has been brought hand at a time. into one half of the court, the same team cannot o Double dribbling: The player cannot dribble, stop bring the ball back into the other half of the and start to dribble. They must pass or shoot court) once they have stopped dribbling. o Placing a hand underneath the ball (carrying the o Traveling: Moving forward while holding the ball ball) or jumping to take a shot or pass but return to o Being in the key for more than 3 seconds ground with ball continuously o Stepping out of bounds o Causing the ball to go out of bounds o Kicking the ball intentionally o Stepping on the line when bringing the ball inbounds A Foul is when a player makes physical contact with another player. A FREE THROW/FOUL SHOT IS AWARDED TO THE PLAYER WHO WAS FOULED if shooting If the player was not in the act of shooting, the player who fouled will be written down on the score sheet. The possession is given to the other team and thrown in-bounds. This foul is counted towards their 5 personal fouls. PERSONAL FOULS: Free Throws/Foul Shots o Blocking A. If the person who was fouled was shooting (and doesn’t score), they are given 2 o Holding free throws. o Charging B. If the person who was fouled was shooting (and scored), they are given 1 free o Pushing throw. o Tripping o After the 2nd free throw, the ball is live and each team jumps for possession. o Illegal use of hands When a player reaches 5 personal fouls, they are ejected from the game. Technical fouls: No body contact but unsportsmanlike A FREE THROW IS WORTH 1 POINT FOR EACH BASKET behaviour takes place, such as: o Swearing o Entering game without permission from referee Positioning during a free throw o Taunting players o Yelling at referees Man-to-Man Defence Zone defence Each player is responsible for one player on the opposing Players are assigned a defensive area and are responsible to teams. They stay their player and “guard” them while on guard that area around the basket. defence. O O X XO X X XO X O O O X XO X X O O Skills Learned in Class Dribbling: o feet shoulder width apart, one foot in front of other (athletic stance) o Dribble with the finger pads and palm, and “massage” the ball (don’t slap); dribble at waist height o Free arm is protecting the ball from opponents; Eyes up Passing: o Chest Pass: ▪ thumbs up (to start), step towards your partner, flick your thumbs down ▪ To receive: hands out infront of body, absorb the pass by stepping back o Bounce Pass: same as chest pass, except angle the ball down, bounce the ball ¾ away from you o Overhead Pass: hold the ball over your head, throw the ball over Layup: Jump Shot: Preparation Execution Follow-thru