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WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF
TALL PLAYERS?

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Tall players can easily reach closer to the basket
or above other players to shoot and retrieve
the ball on the rebound.

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WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF
SMALL PLAYERS?

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The small players also make contributions
to their teams as shooters and ball
handlers.

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who introduced basketball?

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Dr. James Naismith (Physical Education
Instructor at the school for Christian
workers (Springfield College) in
Massachusetts, USA.

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when did Mr. Naismith introduced basketball?

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Dec. 21, 1891

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who asked James Naismith to create a
team sport that could be played
indoors game during winter seasons?

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Luther Gulick (head of the school’s
physical education department)

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what are the basic principles in basketball?

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  1. The game is played with a round ball and with the hands.
  2. A player cannot run with the ball.
  3. Any player can take up any position on the playing court at any time.
  4. There shall be no physical contact between players.
  5. The goal (basket) shall be placed horizontally above the floor of the court.
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FACT #1

Michael Jordan is considered one of the best basketball players around the world. The record score of 5,987 made him a legend in the world of basketball.

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FACT #2

In the very beginning the color of the basketball was brown, but later it was changed into a brighter color ; that is orange.

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FACT #3

In 1967, slam dunks were considered illegal; nine years later it was legalized again.

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FACT #4

Women’s basketball began in 1892, and some rules were modified to fit women.

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FACT #5

The game was made an official Olympic game in Berlin Germany, 1936.

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FACT #6

The first basketball game was held on 20th January, 1892

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FACT #7

Kareem AbdulJabbar holds the record for most points scored in his 20 year career at 38,387 points.

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FACT #8

On March 2, 1962, center Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in one game against the New York.

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FACT #9

The New York Nicks won 12 straight games against the Boston Celtics in 1995 and were the first to do so.

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Basketball is played by (—-) teams
of (—-) players each.

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2 teams of 5 players each

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the basket that is attacked by a
team is called what?

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the opponents’ basket

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the basket which is defended by a
team is called what?

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the team’s own basket.

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The ball may be passed, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled in any direction.

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ball movement

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The team that has scored the greater number of points at the end of playing time of the fourth period. If necessary any extra period shall be the winner of the game.

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winner of the game

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court measurement in length and width?

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Length- 28 meters
Width- 15 meters

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measurement of backboard

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120 cm

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measurement of rim

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metal hoop 45 cm
and 20 millimetres thick

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measurement of ball

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29.5” in circumference
standard weight of 22 oz.

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TRUE or FALSE: Not more than 10 team members for games played in halves of 20 minutes. Not more than 12 team members for games played in 4 periods of 12 minutes
TRUE
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TRUE or FALSE: A coach, and if a team wishes , an assistant coach. A captain, who shall be one of the team members eligible to play.
TRUE
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TRUE or FALSE: A maximum of 5 team followers with special responsibilities (statistician, manager, doctor, physiotherapist and interpreter.
TRUE
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A team member is what when he is on the playing court entitled to play.
player
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A team member is a what when he is not playing on the court or not entitled to play.
substitute
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what position of the players that should be a good handlers or dribblers and passers and he/she always direct the attack and start most of the moves?
point guard
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this position of the players is main objective is to score points for their team and steal the ball on defense. They are the best shooter of the team.
shooting guard
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they are generally stronger and taller than guards. Forwards usually play in the area from the end line to the free throw lane, must be a good rebounders and long distance shooters.
forwards
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they are usually the tallest team player and best rebounder.
Center players
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the way of progress with the ball of an individual to get free from his opponent or to get a proper position in passing or shooting.
DRIBBLING
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the ball is most quickest and most effective way to get the ball from player to player
PASSING
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the final movement to complete the offensive action in order to score a basket.
SHOOTING
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6 types of dribbling
1. CONTROL DRIBBLE 2. SPEED DRIBBLE 3. CROSS-OVER DRIBBLE 4. BEHIND THE BACK DRIBBLE 5. BETWEEN THE LEGS DRIBBLE 6. SPIN BACK DRIBBLE
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6 types of passing
1. BOUNCE PASS 2. CHEST PASS 3. OVERHEAD PASS 4. BASEBALL PASS 5. PUSH PASS 6. BEHIND THE BACK PASS
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8 types of shooting
1. JUMP SHOT 2. UNDERHAND SHOT 3. LAY UP 4. SET SHOT 5. FLOATER/TEAR DROP 6. HOOK SHOT 7. REVERSE LAY UP 8. DUNKING SHOT
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PLAYING REGULATIONS
1. The game shall consist of 4 periods of 10 minutes. 2. There shall be 2 minutes intervals 1st and 2nd, 3rd and 4th periods. 3. There be half time interval of 15 minutes. 4. If the score is tied at the end of the game there must be an extra period of 5 minutes. 5. In all extra period the teams shall continue to play towards the same baskets as in the 3rd and 4th periods.
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Home team shall have the choice of basket and team bench, this choice should be done 20 minutes before the game started.
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Before the 1st and 3rd period the players are entitled to warm-up in their own half court.
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Teams shall exchange baskets for the 3rd period. The game cannot begin if one of the player is not in the court.
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The game officially begins with jump ball at the center circle.
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STATUS OF THE BALL During a jump ball is legally tapped by a jumper.
LIVE
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STATUS OF THE BALL During a throw-in, the ball is at the disposal of player for the throw-in.
LIVE
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STATUS OF THE BALL During a free throw, an official places the ball at the disposal free throw area.
LIVE
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STATUS OF THE BALL Any field goal or free throw is made.
DIED
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STATUS OF THE BALL An official blow of whistle while the ball is live.
DIED
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STATUS OF THE BALL It is apparent that the ball will not enter the basket (followed by a free throw again or possession of the ball). 24 secs. violation, while the ball is live
DIED
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A shot that misses the rim or backboard.
AIR BALL
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A pass to a teammate that results in a made basket.
ASSIST
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The flat surface directly behind the basket. The basket is connected to the backboard.
BACKBOARD
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Consists of the rim and the net, also known as ‘the hoop’.
BASKET
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A round ball made of rubber, leather or synthetic leather.
BASKETBALL
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The successful deflection of a shot by touching part of the ball on its way to the basket, and preventing a field goal.
BLOCKED SHOT
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The use of a defender’s body position to legally prevent an opponent’s advance.
BLOCKING
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An offensive foul, which occurs when an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position.
CHARGING
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When a ball handler dribbles the ball across their body from one hand to the other.
CROSS-OVER
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The act of preventing the offense from scoring. Defense is the team without the ball.
DEFENSE
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The act of dribbling the ball, stopping the dribble or motion of the ball and beginning to dribble again
DOUBLE-DRIBBLE
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The act of bouncing the ball up and down. The offensive player with the ball uses the dribble to move the ball around the court.
DRIBBLE
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A shot in which a jumping player slams the ball down into the opponent’s basket from above.
DUNK
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The act of moving the ball quickly down court by an offensive team in hopes of getting ahead of the defense to score.
FASTBREAK
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When the ball enters the basket from above the rim during play. It is worth two points.
FIELD GOAL
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This is unnecessary or excessive contact against an opponent.
FLAGRANT FOUL
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Actions by players, which break the rules but are not floor violations. They are penalized by a change in possession or free throw opportunities.
FOUL
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A player having to leave the game because they have committed five fouls.
FOULED OUT
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An unguarded shot taken from the foul line by a player whose opponent committed a personal or technical foul, which is worth one point.
FOUL SHOT
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Interference with a shot by touching the ball or basket while the ball is on/over/within the rim. Also touching the ball on its downward flight to the basket.
GOALTENDING
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The rest period between two halves of the game. Usually 5 minutes in length.
HALF-TIME
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The area within the end lines and sidelines of the court.
INBOUNDS
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Shots taken by a player near or under the basket.
INSIDE SHOOTING
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Field-goal attempt by a player with both feet off the floor, enabling the player to shoot over the defender.
JUMP SHOT
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A shot taken after driving to the basket by leaping up under the basket and using one hand to shoot the ball off the backboard.
LAY-UP
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A ball that is alive but not in the possession of either team.
LOOSE BALL
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Shots taken from the perimeter, further away from the hoop.
OUTSIDE SHOOTING
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When a player throws the ball to a teammate to advance the ball during a possession.
PASS
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Contact between players, which may result in excessive physical contact or provide one team with an unfair advantage. Players may not push, hold, trip, hack, elbow, restrain or charge into an opponent. These are also counted as team fouls.
PERSONAL FOUL
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To be holding or in control of the ball
POSSESSION
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A term used to describe the actual retrieving of the ball as it rebounds from the backboard or the ring after a missed shot.
REBOUND
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The person(s) assigned to the game to maintain the flow and integrity of the game.
REFEREE
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To take the ball away from an opponent.
STEAL
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A player who comes into the game to replace a player on the court.
SUBSTITUTE
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A special violation called at the discretion of the referee towards players, coaches or the team. Infractions include an intentional or flagrant contact foul, unsportsmanlike conduct or other actions detrimental to the spirit of the game.
TECHNICAL FOUL
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The method by which a team with possession inbounds the ball.
THROW-IN
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A period of sixty seconds during which the play is stopped and teams discuss strategy and a moment to allow players to rest.
TIME-OUT
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The initial jump ball that starts the game.
TIP-OFF
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An infringement of the rules, which does not involve contact. The opposing team is awarded the ball for a throw-in from out of bounds.
VIOLATION

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