GROUP 5

Personal
Safety
Protocols
in Playing
Basketball
 Lesson 1
Basketball
Nature, Background and
History of Basketball
Basketball is a game played between two teams of five players on a
rectangular court, usually indoors. The objective of the game is to
shoot a ball through a basket. It is one of the most popular and
widely viewed team sport in the world.

Shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and running are the

commonly used skills used in the game, as well as different positions
(player positioning) defensive and offensive structure and
techniques; the “center,” “power forward” or “small forward are the
tallest players of the team, while “point guard” or “shooting guard”
are the shorter players of the team that possess the best ball
handling skills and speed play
Where and who
invented
Basketball?
It was invented by the Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician James
Naismith on or about December 1891, at the International Young Men’s
Christian Association (YMCA) Training School (now Springfield College) in
Springfield Massachusetts.

It was Luther Halsey Gulick, Naismith’s supervisor and the College’s first
physical education director, who challenged Naismith to invent a new indoor
game for the school’s students to play during the long New England winter.
The first basket used for the first game was a peach basket and a soccer ball
was used for the first two years of playing basketball.
 Basic skills in basketball
Dribbling
It is an important skill for all basketball players. This skill will allow you to move
around the court, maneuver past defenders and execute plays. This involves
bouncing the ball off the floor with your hands. Proper dribbling requires ball
handling skills and knowledge of how to spread your fingers for ball control. It is
also best if you know how to dribble equally well with both hands.

Here are the tips on basic basketball dribbling:

 Use your fingertips to dribble, never the palm.
 Dribble on the side of your body, never bounce the ball in front repeatedly.
 Get used to bouncing the ball off the ground.
 Lower your body slightly so that the ball is bouncing rapidly at waist level.
 Look up when you are dribbling, not on the ground or on the floor.
 When switching the ball from one hand to another, bounce the ball across hard
and quick.
 When changing direction, shift the momentum of your body towards that
direction.
 Basic skills in basketball
Shooting
The act of attempting to score points by throwing the ball through the basket. It
requires the ability to properly hold and throw the ball into the air toward the basket
while avoiding defenders.

Here is a general procedure that all good basketball shooters more or less follow:
 half-bent your knees before shooting a basketball for more potential power.
 Your dominant hand should have its fingers spread out.
 Only the fingertips should be gripping onto the ball.
Your other hand supports the ball on the side.
 The ball should be brought above the head in one motion.
 At this point, the angles of your armpit, elbow, and wrist is at 90 degrees.
 While extending your knees, extend your forearm and your wrist.
 Make sure you follow through with your wrist movement. It feels natural to jump
upon release.
 Tips on shooting a basketball:
 Always keep track of the distance between you and the hoop.
 Tuck your elbows inward towards each other when shooting.
 Shoot the basketball at an arc. It increases accuracy.
 Aim at the part inside the rim farthest from your standpoint.
 Use screens and offensive plays to get open.
 Square up your shooting hand with the basketball hoop.
 Grip the basketball tightly with only your thumb and little
finger.
 Aim with your index finger or middle finger only.
 Never hesitate due to the fear of a block shot.
Basic skills in basketball
Passing
Another skill that when mastered can help you become a complete basketball player.
A pass happens when one player throws the ball to another player with a purpose of
setting up a play or taking a shot.

Points of emphasis in teaching passing:

 A good pass is a pass a teammate can catch.

 When passing, step toward your receiver.
 When catching, step toward the pass.
 Like shooting, the ball should have a backspin to it.
This is accomplished by following through on every pass.
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Basic Passes
Chest Pass.
The pass originates from the chest. It is thrown by gripping the ball on
the sides with the thumbs directly behind the ball. When the pass is
thrown, the fingers are rotated behind the ball and the thumbs are
turned down.

Bounce Pass.
Is thrown with the same motion however it is aimed at the floor. It
should be thrown far enough out that the ball bounces waist high to the
receiver.

Overhead Pass.
Is often used as an outlet pass. Bring the ball directly above your
forehead with both hands on the side of the ball and follow through. Do
not bring the ball behind your head, because it can get stolen, and it
takes a split-second longer throw the pass.
Basic skills in basketball
Rebounding
The objective of this is to successfully gain possession of the basketball after a missed field
goal or free throw, as it rebounds from the hoop or backboard. This plays a major role in the
game, as most possessions end when a team misses a shot. The team with the most
possessions has a better chance of winning.

How to rebound:
 Find a good position on the court.
 Get low to the ground.
 Spread your arms.
Box out your opponent, if necessary.
 Jump towards the ball.
 Grasp the ball with both hands, if possible.
 Have a plan to pass the ball.
 Learn to anticipate missed shots.
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Running
This is an important skill in basketball. You will find yourself running back and forth as the
game quickly transitions between offense and defense. When you have the ball, running
will help you to avoid defenders and get to the basket quicker. On defense, you often will
find yourself needing to run after the opponent, especially during fast breaks

Tips to improve running:

1. Lean forward.
2. Run on the balls of your feet.
3. Swing your arms and hands from cheek to cheek (that is butt cheek to face cheek)
alongside your body – don’t allow your arms to cross-over in front of your body.
4. Always do a combination of dynamic stretching and warm-up activities.
 Equipment and Facilities in
Basketball
Equipment in Basketball

1. Ball

A ball of basketball is most of the time made of leather with the

official size of 29.5 to 30 inches in circumference for men’s game
and 28.5 inches in circumference for women’s game. It should
weight 18 to 22 ounces. When bounced off 6 feet from the floor, a
well inflated ball should bounce 49 to 54 inches in height.
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Equipment in Basketball

2. Uniform

When one starts coaching a basketball team, the most important

requirement for a team is to have a uniform. This helps one in
differentiating a team from another. A uniform consists of a jersey
(shirt), shorts, numbers on the front and back of the shirts for
identification.
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Equipment in Basketball

3. Basketball sneakers

Basketball shoes help prevent injuries, in part, by providing

adequate ankle support. High top sneakers offer the best
ankle support; these shoes should also lace up to the top to
help provide a snug fit.
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Equipment in Basketball

4. Water Bottle

is a container that is used to hold water, liquids or other

beverages for consumption. The use of a water bottle allows
an individual to drink and transport a beverage from one place
to another. A water bottle is usually made of plastic, glass, or
metal.
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Equipment in Basketball
To avoid/prevent dehydration:
 Drink a cup of water 4 hours before the game and another
half-cup of water for every 10 to 15 minutes while playing
basketball.
 Replenish electrolytes like sodium and potassium which are
lost through perspiration with sports drinks or enhanced
water.
 To lower your body temperature and reduce sweating use
wet towels or a water mist on the skin.
 When you’re working out or exerting yourself, alcoholic and
caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, tea and soda, are not
recommended for optimal hydration.
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Equipment in Basketball
5. Scoreboard
is a large board that displays the score in a game.

6. Whistles

are used by the referees to give signals on the game.

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Equipment in Basketball

7. Timer

used to regulate the playing time and track the

duration of the game.
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Facilities in Basketball
Court dimensions.
The court is a flat, hard surface free from obstructions, 28m long
and 15m wide, measured from the inner edge of the boundary
line. all
Backboard and Rim. The height above the ground for the rim is
10 feet, and the rim is 18 inches in diameter. 72 inches wide by
42 inches tall is the size of the backboard, with the inner square
of 24 inches wide by 18 inches tall.
At the backcourt is the team’s own basket, inbounds part of the
backboard and the part of the playing court limited by their own
end line, side lines and center line.
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The front court consists of the opponents’ basket, inbounds part
of the backboard and the part of the playing court limited by the
end lines behind the opponents’ basket, side lines and inner
edge of the center line nearest to the opponents’ basket.
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Facilities in Basketball
Lines

All lines are white, 5cm wide and clearly visible.

Dimension of a Half Court in Basketball

 Basic Rules and Regulations of
Basketball
Basketball regulations might fluctuate slightly based on the level of competition (for
example, professional rules differ from collegiate rules) or the location of the game
(international rules are different from USA professional rules and the Philippines as
well. These rule modifications, on the other hand, are typically variants on the core
game of basketball, and the bulk of the rules discussed here can be applied to almost
any game of basketball.
 Basic Rules and Regulations of
Basketball
RULES FOR THE OFFENSE:
The offensive basketball team is the one that has the ball. When a player has the basketball,
he or she must observe the following rules: .

1. The ball must be bounced, or dribbled, with one hand while both feet are moving. If both
hands touch the ball at the same moment or the player stops dribbling, the player can only
move one foot. The motionless foot is referred to as the pivot foot.

2. The basketball player is only allowed to dribble once. In other words, once a player has
stopped dribbling, he or she cannot begin dribbling again. A player who resumes dribbling is
charged with a double-dribbling infraction and loses possession of the ball to the other side.
After another player from either team touches or obtains control of the basketball, a player
can begin another dribble. This usually occurs following a shot or a pass.
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Basketball
3. The ball must remain within the boundaries of the field. If the offensive team loses the ball
out of bounds, the ball is turned over to the opposing team.

4. While dribbling, the player's hand must be on top of the ball. Carrying the ball occurs
when a player touches the bottom of the basketball while dribbling and continues to dribble,
and the player loses the ball to the opposing team.

5. The offensive team is not allowed to return to the backcourt once they have crossed half
court. A backcourt violation is what this is known as. The offensive team can lawfully reclaim
the ball if the defensive team knocks it into the backcourt.
DEFENSIVE RULES (The team without
the basketball)
Do not foul. Gaining an unfair advantage through physical contact is defined as a foul. The
referee must make some decisions, but in general, the defensive player may not contact the
attacking player in such a way that the offensive player loses the ball or misses a shot.
1. Despite the fact that the foul rule is referred to as a defensive rule, it applies to all players
on the floor, including attacking ones.
2. Basketball players are unable to kick or hit the ball with their fist.
3. No player is allowed to touch the basketball when it is falling towards the hoop or on the
rim. This is referred to as goaltending. (In some games, touching the ball on the rim is
permitted.)
POINTING SYSTEM

Free Throw – 1 point Beyond the 3-point line – 3 points

Goal Shot within the perimeter – 2 points
Engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activities may require one to exert much effort. These physical
activities require players to use their strength and muscle power in order to perform. In that case, players
may experience different temporary health conditions that may hinder them to perform these physical
activities at their best. These temporary health conditions may be the following

Dehydration
it is an abnormal depletion of body fluids. It happens
when the body loses greater amount of water than the
amount being taken in. To avoid dehydration drink
water before and after an exercise, replenish the
electrolytes, have regular breaks, and avoid alcoholic
and caffeinated beverages.
Overexertion
it occurs when people push themselves too hard
during a physical activity: sports and exercises; To
avoid injuries because of overexertion, maintain proper
posture, use safe and efficient workspaces, use proper
lifting techniques, carry lighter loads, and know your
body limitations.
Hypothermia
is a condition of having an abnormally low body
temperature, usually caused by prolonged exposure
to cold temperature. To avoid hypothermia, wear
warm but breathable layers of clothing, pay
attention to shivering (if severe, stop exercising and
go indoors), take several breaks in an exercise to
maintain core body temperature, and bring extra
clothes.

Hyperthermia
it occurs when the body's core temperature begins to
rise. Heat stress, heat fatigue, and heat exhaustion are
the stages of hyperthermia. To avoid hyperthermia,
take a regular break, drink adequate water, wear
comfortable clothing and find a shady place to rest.
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