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• Basketball


  A team sport that involves shooting a ball through a hoop
• Basketball


  • Played with two teams with 5 players each
  • Players must dribble, pass and shoot the ball to score
  • Team with the most points wins
• Basketball game


  1. First 5 players

  2. 7 substitute players per team
• Scoring in basketball


  • 1 point for shooting the ball in free throw
  • 2 points for shooting the ball on the hoop
  • 3 points for shooting behind the 3 point line
• James Naismith


  A Canadian-American physical educator, physician, Christian chaplain, and sports coach born in 1861 was the inventor of basketball
• Basketball invented


  1861–1939, on or about December 21, 1891
• "Naismith ball" to "Basketball"


  Popularized by Frank Mahan
• First basketball game


  1. Naismith used as goals some two half-bushel peach baskets

  2. Used a soccer ball and two peach baskets nailed to balconies at opposite ends of the gymnasium
• The first game in 1891, William R. Chase made a midcourt shot—the only score in that historic contest
• Word spread about the newly invented game, and numerous associations wrote Naismith for a copy of the rules, which were published in the January 15, 1892, issue of the Triangle, the YMCA Training School's campus paper
• The game was invented at International Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Training School (now Springfield College), Springfield, Massachusetts, where Naismith was an instructor in physical education
• During the Springfield winter in 1891, Naismith created an indoor game because college students recently experienced a blizzard that halted all outdoor activities
• Naismith was tasked to create an indoor game that is less injury-prone
• Basketball Backboard


  • Raised board that is mounted vertically on top of a pole
  • Serves as mounting for the basketball hoop
  • Measurement: 6 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall
• Basketball Hoop


  • Consists of a backboard, rim, net, and metal post that holds them up in the air
  • Hoops must be 10 feet above the ground
  • Basketball Rim: 18-inch diameter and attached to the backboard 10 feet above the ground
  • Basketball Net: Typically made of nylon or polyester, NBA Guidelines: made of white cords and measures 18" in length
• Basketball Ball


  • Made with synthetic materials such as rubber, polyester, and nylon in combination with leather
  • Pressure: 7.5 and 8.5 points per square inch
  • Size: 29.5 inches in circumference, or also known as SIZE 7
• Basketball Jerseys


  • Includes the name on the back and numbers both front and back that identify the player
• Basketball Shoes


  • A good pair provides extra safety while playing on the court. Its stability allows players to move laterally and perform quick cuts to beat defensive players
• Basketball Shooting Sleeve (Compression Sleeves)


  • Aids muscle recovery on and off the court
• Basketball Shot Clock


  • Used to keep track of the amount of time the offense is allowed to have the ball
• Parts of a Basketball Court


  • Free Throw Line
  • 3 Points Line
  • Sidelines and Baselines
  • Center Jump Circle
  • Division Line (Midline or Half Court Line)
• Fundamental Skills / Technical Skills


  • Shooting
  • Dribbling
  • Defense
  • Rebounding
  • Passing
• Shooting in basketball


  The skill of scoring points by making a lay-up, mid-range shot, or a three pointer. It requires techniques and lots of practice to master
• 7 Most Common Basketball Shots


  • The Lay-Up
  • The One-Handed Underhand
  • The One-Handed Set
  • The Two-Handed Set
  • The Jump Shot
  • The Hook Shot
  • The Free Throw
• Dribbling


  Refers to the bouncing the basketball on the court while moving around. It's a violation to hold the ball and walk
• Dribbling Techniques


  • High Bounce
  • Crossover
  • Change of Pace
  • Between the Legs
  • Behind the Back
• Defense


  A crucial skill in basketball as it prevents the other team from scoring. Requires effort, athleticism, and the ability to stay in front of opponents without fouling
• Defensive Strategies


  • Man-to-Man Defense
  • Zone Defense
  • Combination or Junk Defense
  • Press Defense
• Rebounding


  Is essential to gaining possession and scoring more points. Offensive rebounds, when a player grabs a teammate's missed shot, can demoralize opponents and lead to more scoring opportunities
• Rebounding Types


  • Offensive Rebound
  • Defensive Rebound
• Passing


  A way to move the ball around the court without dribbling
• Passing Techniques


  • Bounce Pass
  • Chest Pass
  • Overhead Pass