HOPE BASKETBALL

• Sport


  Usually governed by a set of rules or customs, which serve to ensure fair competition, and allow consistent adjudication of the winner
• Winning in sport


  • Can be determined by physical events such as scoring goals or crossing a line first
  • Can be determined by the determination of judges who are scoring elements of the sporting performance, including objective or subjective measures such as technical performance or artistic impression
• In organized sport, records of performance are often kept, and for popular sports, this information may be widely announced or reported in sport news
• Sport is a major source of entertainment for non-participants, with spectator sports drawing large crowds to venues, and reaching wider audiences through sports broadcasting
• Participating in organized sports


  • Improves health, fitness and academic performance
  • Relieves stress
  • Teaches important lessons like good sportsmanship, teamwork, and perseverance
• Ball sports


  Have been part of human history for thousands of years
• Ball sports in the Olympic games


  • badminton
  • basketball
  • beach volley
  • football/soccer
  • golf
  • handball
  • hockey
  • rugby
  • table tennis
  • tennis
  • volleyball
  • water polo
  • ice hockey
• Ball sports


  • Differ by launcher (hand, club, racket, bat)
  • Differ by ball (size, shape and mass)
  • Differ by pitch size
  • Differ by number of players
• Ball sport classifications


  • Ball only
  • Ball with a stick or bat
• Strength sport


  Sport that involve power and strength
• Combative sport


  Any sport in which two people meet for the purpose of encounter or fight in which blows may be struck using fists, hands, feet or other parts of the body in combination of techniques from different disciplines of the martial arts
• Endurance sport

  A sports activity by individual or a non-team athlete in which key muscles are exercised at submaximal intensity for prolonged periods of time
• Endurance sports


  • Duathlon (biking and running)
  • Triathlon (swimming, biking, and running)
  • Decathlon (running, long jump, high jump, hurdling, javelin throw, discus throw, shot put)
• Individual sport


  Sports where only one athlete competes for his/her own side
• Individual sports


  • Instill higher levels of self-reliance, discipline, and passion in athletes
  • Winning or losing is entirely up to the athlete
  • Improve self-confidence and independence in all areas of life
  • Athletes do not have teammates to rely on or share the burden of a loss, which may cause them to be more self-aware and motivate them to work harder and succeed
• Dual sport


  Sports involving two players working together
• Dual sports


  • The task in the game is not as heavy as playing individually
  • Develop teamwork and coordination between the players
  • Build muscular strength and promote tactical strategy
• Team sport

  Sports where one group, or team, plays against another group, or team, in a competition
• Team sports


  • Team members work together to achieve a common goal
  • Promote sportsmanship
  • Help to put winning into perspective
• The power forward is usually a strong player who plays close to the basket and is responsible for rebounding and scoring inside.
• Each team tries to gain possession of the ball through various methods such as stealing or rebounding.
• A basketball consists of two teams, each consisting of five players who try to score points by shooting the ball into their opponent's basket.
• A shooting guard is often one of the team's best shooters and is relied upon to score points from long-range or mid-range.
• The game is played on an indoor court with a rectangular floor, measuring 28 meters (91 feet) long by 15 meters (49 feet) wide.
• The point guard is typically responsible for leading the team's offense and making sure that the plays are executed correctly.
• Each team has five players on the court at any given time, with substitutions allowed during dead ball situations or when called for by the coach.
• Once a team gains possession of the ball, they can attempt to score by shooting it into the opposing team's hoop.
• The point guard is the primary ball handler and distributor, controlling the tempo of the offense and making quick decisions on when to pass or shoot.
• The small forward is typically an athletic player with good ball handling skills and can play both inside and outside positions.
• The power forward is generally taller than the small forward but shorter than the center, providing strength and size under the basket while also being able to play outside.
• In basketball, there are different positions assigned to each player based on their skills and responsibilities during the game.
• In basketball, there are several positions that players can play based on their skills and abilities.
• The objective of the game is to outscore your opponents by throwing the ball into their hoop while preventing them from doing so.
• The center is usually the tallest player on the team and serves as the primary defender against opposing centers.
• The center position is considered the most physically demanding role in basketball due to its size and strength requirements.
• The center is generally the tallest player on the team and has the responsibility of defending against opposing centers while also trying to score points near the basket.
• The center is generally the tallest player on the team and serves as the primary defender against opposing centers.
• Points are scored when the ball goes through the opponent's hoop, with different point values depending on where the shot was made.
• The center position is considered the most physically demanding role in basketball due to its size requirements and defensive responsibilities.
• In basketball, there are several positions that players can occupy during a game, including small forward, power forward, shooting guard, point guard, and center.