Basketball
Unit
History
(READ ONLY)
• James Naismith was the Canadian PE teacher who
invented basketball in 1891.
• It all started with two peach baskets connected to a 10
foot high railing and a soccer ball in a YMCA in
Massachusetts.
• The 1st formal rules were created in 1892.
• Players would dribble a soccer ball up and down a
court, points were earned by landing the ball in a
peach basket.
Rules
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5 players on the court per team.
4 quarters, 12 minutes each
Positions are usually determined by height,
Tallest
Shortest
5-Center
4, 3-Forward
2,1- Guard
• If a player shoots from the 3 point line and makes
it, the team gets 3 points.
• Shots made inside the 3 point line are worth 2
points.
• A free throw shot is worth 1 point.
• Traveling violation: A player cannot move
while carrying the ball.
• Double dribble violation: The ball cannot
be dribbled with both hands at once.
• No hitting, holding, or pushing. If done
then it will be considered a foul. After 6
fouls the player is ejected from the game.
Skills
• Dribble: to advance the ball in front of you while
maintaining control of the ball.
• Pass: to transition the ball from one teammate to
another.
- Over head Pass: ball tossed high to keep above
and away from opponent.
- Chest Pass: ball tossed at chest level without
touching the floor.
- Bounce Pass: ball tossed to the ground to bounce
half way between teammate.
• Shot: throwing the ball in attempt to score.
- free throw, lay up, jump shot
1. How long is a basketball game and how
is it divided?
2. What are the three types of passes?
3. List the three main skills in basketball.
4. What does the term “out of bounds”
mean ?
5. How many players are allowed on the
court from each team?
6. List the three positions on a basketball
team.
How well do I know basketball?