History of Basketball
James Naismith invented basketball in 1891. It was originally used as a way to
condition athletes during winter. He used peach baskets and a soccer ball. The goal
was to throw the ball into the baskets that were nailed to the gym balcony. After a
while the bottoms of the fruit baskets were removed.
Measurements of Basketball Courts
Main Rules
Personal Foul: A violation that occurs when there is illegal personal contact
with an opponent. This can be excessive or unjustified contact such as pushing or
hitting.
Traveling: A violation that occurs when a player holds the ball and moves one
or both feet.
Double Dribbling: A violation that occurs when a player stops dribbling the ball
and starts dribbling again. It can also occur when a player dribbles with two hands
simultaneously.
Technical Foul: A violation that does not involve physical contact during the
course of play. The most common is unsportsmanlike conduct. This can be aggression
by players, bench personnel, the coaches or a crowd.
Points:
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Free Throw: 1 point
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Between the 3-point line and the basket: 2 points
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Behind the 3-point line: 3 points
Free throws are given to players who are fouled. If the player was going to shot
for two points s/he gets two free throws. If the player was going to shot for three points
s/he gets three free throws
Number of players: There are 5 players on each team on the court at one time,
and a maximum number of 12 players that can be used each match. Changes are flying and
unlimited.
Time Rules: Games are played in 4 quarters of 10 minutes (12 in the NBA).
Normally there is a halftime between the 2nd and 3rd quarter that lasts for 15 – 20
minutes.
Each team has 24 seconds of possession to make a basket.
Sportsmanship – Aspiration to enjoy a sport or activity for its own sake. To behave
well during a match, to be a “good winner” and a “good loser”.