History Dr. James Naismith introduced the game of basketball in 1891 at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. This game was devised to give students an opportunity to play indoors during the long winter months. The original game was played using peach baskets for goals, which gave us the name “basket” ball. The Game The game begins with a jump ball at center court using any two opponents (usually the center). After a field goal is made, the opponent must take the ball out-of-bound behind the end line to put the ball back in play. The ball may be thrown in by any player, but must be done within five seconds. The game is divided into four quarters each anywhere from 8 minutes long. The teams will change baskets after halftime for 3rd and 4th quarters. Only five players from each team play on the court at one time. The five team players include two guards, two forwards, and one center. Scoring Field goal: two points will be awarded for each shot made inside the three-point line. Three point field goal: three points will be awarded for each field goal made outside the three-point line. Free throw: one point will be awarded for each free throw made from the free throw line. ! Two officials are needed to regulate the game on the court. Violations- involves boundary lines or ball-handling infractions. If committed, the opposing team is awarded the ball out of bounds on the sideline.

" Traveling - moving your feet while holding the ball " Stepping out-of-bounds " Three seconds – an offense player in the free throw lane for more than 3 second " Ten seconds – the failure to bring the ball across the center line with in ten seconds " Double-dribble - using two hands to dribble the ball, or dribbling, picking up the ball, and dribbling again " Five Seconds – the offensive team has five seconds to throw the ball in from out-of-bounds " Over-and-Back – moving the ball to the back court once it has been advanced to the front court

Personal Fouls – mainly involve people. If committed, the opposing team is awarded the ball out of bounds on the sideline.

" Charging " Blocking " Pushing " Holding " Tripping

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Technical Fouls – a foul in which the opposing team receives a free throw and possession of the ball. " Unsportsmanlike conduct " Intentional delay of game " A player is out of the game after five fouls

Terminology

" Assist – a pass or handoff resulting in a basket by a teammate " Blocking – a foul in which the defensive player blocks the legal path of the offensive player. " Center – the player playing on the block offensively " Charging – an offensive foul in which the offensive player runs into a defensive player who has

established position when he is within three feet of his opponent. " Dead Ball – whenever the whistle is blown. " Field Goal – a basket scored from the floor. " Free Throw – (15 feet from basket) an unobstructed shot from the foul line, awarded as a penalty of an

opposing player’s foul. The player has ten seconds to shoot the ball and the basket is worth one point. The other players on the court cannot step over the line until the ball leaves the shooter’s hand.

" Free Throw Lane – the area on the floor in front of each basket extending to the free throw line. " Jump Ball – a method of putting the ball in play at the beginning of the game. The referee tosses the

ball between opposing centers as they attempt to “tip” it to their own team. " Out-of-Bounds – any space outside the designated playing area. " Pivot – the player holding the ball steps one or more times in any direction with the same foot. The

opposite foot must stay in contact with the ground in its initial position. " Rebound – a shot coming off of the backboard or basket that may be recovered by either team. " Court – the area on which a basketball game is played. " Basket – is 10 feet from the floor.

Skills needed to play the game of Basketball Dribbling - The fingers are spread and the wrist flexed. Only your fingertips should touch the ball. The fingers control the direction of the ball; the wrist supplies the force. The ball is pushed downward (not slapped) and forward as the player moves. Eyes are up while dribbling so you can see open teammates. The ball should not bounce above the waist. Passing - when passing a basketball, grip it with your fingers not the palm of your hand.

" Chest Pass – the ball is released and received at the chest level. " Bounce Pass – the ball bounces once on the floor before being caught. " Two-Hand Overhead Pass – uses two hands to throw the ball over the head. " Baseball Pass – uses one hand to throw the ball like a baseball is thrown.

Shooting

" Lay-ups – On the right side of the basket you should dribble and shoot with your right hand. As you raise your right hand, your right knee should also elevate. (Aim for the square on the back board) Reverse this form if shooting from the left side.

" Jump shot - releasing the ball at the height of your jump.