Basketball Study GuideBasketball Study Guide

HistoryHistory

Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts.in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Dr. Naismith was a college professor who Dr. Naismith was a college professor who wanted to create a game that his physical wanted to create a game that his physical education classes could play inside during the education classes could play inside during the long winters. long winters.

The first games used peach baskets nailed to The first games used peach baskets nailed to the wall for rims. The first ball used was a the wall for rims. The first ball used was a soccer ball.soccer ball.

The GameThe Game Basic Rules of BasketballBasic Rules of Basketball

The object of a basketball game is to score points by making The object of a basketball game is to score points by making field goals or free throw shots. There are two opposing teams, field goals or free throw shots. There are two opposing teams, each with five players.each with five players.

A game commences with a jump ball at center court. Each team A game commences with a jump ball at center court. Each team then tries to recover the ball and make baskets in their then tries to recover the ball and make baskets in their opponents basket. opponents basket.

The rim of the basket is 10 feet from the floor.\The rim of the basket is 10 feet from the floor.\

A varsity high game consists of four 8 minute quarters. A A varsity high game consists of four 8 minute quarters. A college game consists of two 20 minute halves.college game consists of two 20 minute halves.

ScoringScoring

A field goal (basket) scores two points if A field goal (basket) scores two points if shot inside the 3 point line/arc (19’9”). If shot inside the 3 point line/arc (19’9”). If shot behind the 3 point line the basket is shot behind the 3 point line the basket is worth 3 pointsworth 3 points

A free throw is worth 1 pointA free throw is worth 1 point

Team/PositionsTeam/Positions

5 players 5 players 1) Point Guard1) Point Guard2) Shooting Guard2) Shooting Guard3) Small Forward3) Small Forward4) Power Forward4) Power Forward5) Center5) Center

Court DimensionsCourt Dimensions

Court TerminologyCourt Terminology

Definition of TermsDefinition of Terms BackcourtBackcourt

the area from the midcourt line to the end line (baseline) furthest the area from the midcourt line to the end line (baseline) furthest from the offense’s basketfrom the offense’s basket

BlockingBlocking the use of a defender’s body position to illegally prevent an the use of a defender’s body position to illegally prevent an

opponent’s advanceopponent’s advance Dead ballDead ball

any ball that is not live, occurs after each successful field goal or any ball that is not live, occurs after each successful field goal or free throw attempt, after any official’s whistle or if the ball leaves free throw attempt, after any official’s whistle or if the ball leaves the court. It stops play which is then resumed by a jump ball, the court. It stops play which is then resumed by a jump ball, throw in, or free throwthrow in, or free throw

Defensive teamDefensive team the team that does not have the ball and is trying to prevent the the team that does not have the ball and is trying to prevent the

other team from scoringother team from scoring

Definition of TermsDefinition of Terms DribblingDribbling

when a player repeatedly pushes, taps, or bats the ball towards when a player repeatedly pushes, taps, or bats the ball towards the ground with one hand. Used to advance the ball or keep the ground with one hand. Used to advance the ball or keep control of itcontrol of it

FrontcourtFrontcourt the area between the midcourt line and the end line (baseline)the area between the midcourt line and the end line (baseline)

closest to the offense’s basketclosest to the offense’s basket

Free throwFree throw an unguarded shot taken from the free throw line (15 feet from an unguarded shot taken from the free throw line (15 feet from

the backboard). Free throws are awarded to an offensive player the backboard). Free throws are awarded to an offensive player who was fouled while in the act of shooting by a defensive player who was fouled while in the act of shooting by a defensive player or if the foul occurred in the “bonus”or if the foul occurred in the “bonus”

ViolationsViolations

Violation- an infraction of the rules that Violation- an infraction of the rules that does not involve personal contact with the does not involve personal contact with the opponent or unsportsmanlike conductopponent or unsportsmanlike conduct

When a violation occurs the ball is called When a violation occurs the ball is called dead and rewarded to the opposing team dead and rewarded to the opposing team for a throw in from the sideline nearest for a throw in from the sideline nearest where the violation occurredwhere the violation occurred

Violation ExamplesViolation Examples

TravelingTraveling To move one's To move one's pivot footpivot foot illegally or to fall to the floor without maintaining a pivot foot. illegally or to fall to the floor without maintaining a pivot foot.

Carrying/palming the ball is also considered traveling.Carrying/palming the ball is also considered traveling. Double dribbleDouble dribble

To dribble the ball with two hands at the same time (2) To dribble, stop, and then begin to To dribble the ball with two hands at the same time (2) To dribble, stop, and then begin to dribble again; Either act results in a loss of possessiondribble again; Either act results in a loss of possession

Stepping on the sideline while in possession of the ballStepping on the sideline while in possession of the ball

5 seconds holding the ball5 seconds holding the ball

10 seconds in the backcourt 10 seconds in the backcourt

3 seconds in the lane (offensive player)3 seconds in the lane (offensive player)

Over & backOver & back Touching the ball in the backcourt after it has entered the frontcourt and was not last Touching the ball in the backcourt after it has entered the frontcourt and was not last

touched by the other team. touched by the other team.

FoulsFouls FoulFoul

an infraction of the rules that involves personal an infraction of the rules that involves personal contact with the opponent or unsportsmanlike conductcontact with the opponent or unsportsmanlike conduct

If a player is fouled while in the act of shooting If a player is fouled while in the act of shooting the ball he/she is rewarded free throws- 2 free the ball he/she is rewarded free throws- 2 free throws if the shot did not go in, 1 free throw if the throws if the shot did not go in, 1 free throw if the shot went inshot went in

Each player is allowed 5 personal fouls. The Each player is allowed 5 personal fouls. The player is ejected from the game on the 5player is ejected from the game on the 5 thth foul foul committed. committed.

FoulsFouls

““Bonus”Bonus” After a team has seven fouls in a half, the opponent After a team has seven fouls in a half, the opponent

is in the “bonus.” A bonus is awarded in the form of a is in the “bonus.” A bonus is awarded in the form of a 1&1 from the free throw line.1&1 from the free throw line.

““Double Bonus”Double Bonus” After the 10After the 10thth team foul in a half the opponent is in the team foul in a half the opponent is in the

“double bonus” where the opponent’s player who was “double bonus” where the opponent’s player who was fouled is given a 2 free throw opportunity fouled is given a 2 free throw opportunity

Foul ExamplesFoul Examples

Blocking-Blocking- The use of a defender's body position to illegally The use of a defender's body position to illegally

prevent an opponent's advance. prevent an opponent's advance. ChargingCharging

an offensive foul which occurs when an offensive an offensive foul which occurs when an offensive player runs into a defender who has establish player runs into a defender who has establish position. position.

Hand CheckHand Check Impeding the progress of an opponent with the illegal Impeding the progress of an opponent with the illegal

use of hands. use of hands.

Basic SkillsBasic Skills

Dribbling Dribbling ShootingShootingReboundingReboundingDefenseDefensePassingPassing

Chest passChest passBounce passBounce passOverhead passOverhead pass