Lesson

Nature and Background

1 of Team Sports

1.1 - Introduction to Team Sports

A team sport is an activity in which individuals on the same team, work
together to win. It promotes fair play and builds character of an individual.
Basketball, volleyball, baseball and other team sports emphasize the necessity
of working together to achieve goals. Players learn first-hand to achieve
success through hard work, perseverance, and consistency. The reward in
playing the game is shown by planning from practice to playing the game--win
or lose.
These are three team sports that you be will learning in your grade level
namely: basketball, volleyball and baseball. Basketball is a team sports for
players tries to score points by throwing a ball through high hoop. Volleyball is
a game that challenges the players’ skills in the use of hands and agility in
jumping, twisting, reaching, and hitting. Baseball is a team sport played
between two to nine players team. The objective or goal in baseball is to score
runs.
Team sports help students develop character and skills. Teamwork is a
skill we use our whole life. So it is important to learn the basic early. Playing
team sports at young age allows children to participate in social activities,
interact and work together, to achieve goals and build skills such as teamwork
and leadership.

1.2 - Nature and Background of Basketball

Basketball is a team sport, wherein the objective is to shoot a ball
through a basket horizontally positioned to score points while following a set of
rules. Usually, two teams of five players play on a marked rectangular court
with a basket at each width end. Basketball is one of the world’s most
popular and widely viewed sports.
A regulation basketball hoop consists of a rim 18 inches in diameter and
10 feet high mounted to a backboard. A team can score a field goal by
shooting the ball through the basket during regular paly. A field goal scores
two points for the shooting team if a player is touching or closer to the basket
than the three-point line, and three points (known commonly as a 3-pointer
or three) if the player is behind the three-point line. The team with the most
points at the end of the game wins, but additional time (overtime) may be
issued when the game ends with draw. The ball can be advanced on the court
by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or throwing (passing) it to a
team mate. It is a violation to move without dribbling the ball (travelling), to
carry it, or to hold the ball with both hands than resume dribbling (double
dribble).
Various violations are generally called “fouls.” Disruptive physical
contact (a personal foul) is penalized, and a free throw is usually awarded to
an offensive player if he is fouled while shooting the ball. A technical foul may
also be issued when certain infractions occur, most commonly for
unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of a player or coach. A technical foul
gives the opposing team a free throw. Moreover, the opposing team retains
possession of the ball.
Basketball has evolved many commonly used techniques of shooting,
passing, dribbling, and rebounding, as well as specialized player position
offensive and defensive structure (player positioning) and techniques. Typically,
the tallest members of a team will play “center,” “power forward,” or “small
forward” positions, while shorter players or those who possess the best ball
handling skills and speed play “point guard” or “shooting guard.”
While competitive basketball is carefully regulated, numerous variations
of basketball have developed for casual play. Competitive basketball is
primarily an indoor sport played on a carefully marked and maintained
basketball court, but less regulated variations are often played outdoors in
both inner city and remote areas.
History
Basketball was invented by James Naismith, Canadian clergyman,
educator, and physician in Springfield, Massachusetts on December 1891. The
first ball used was a soccer ball played by nine players, and the goals were
wooden peach baskets affixed to the walls. By 1897-1898, teams of five
became standard.
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 The game rapidly spread worldwide and to Canada and other parts of
the world, played by both women and men; it also became a popular informal
outdoor game. U.S. servicemen in WWII (1939-1945) popularized the sport in
many other countries.

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Rules in Playing Basketball
1. Timing Regulation
1.1 For Secondary Level/Boys/Girls Category:
The official FIBA 2017 Rules shall apply with the latest amendments.
1.2 For both Elementary and Secondary Categories:
The interval between periods, is one (1) minute while interval between
halves is five (5) minutes.

2. Exemptions:
 In case of Injury/Disqualification:
 (in the 1st/2nd Period) an injured player may be substituted by any
player, and as such said “substitute player and injured player” will
be considered as having played in that particular period.
 The “injured player” upon recovery may re-enter in the period or
may play in any period following Sec. 1, Rule IV.

Important reminder: Whenever possible and if the rules will allow,

every period shall be played always with five (5) players.

2.2 – In case of Disqualification:

2.2.1 - A thrown-out player must leave the confines of the play
area.
2.2.2 - A player/coach who is” Ejected/ Thrown-out” as a
result of disqualifying foul due to Flagrant Foul/
Fighting or the like, subject player shall be
automatically suspended.
2.2.3 - Any team member who is “Disqualified” due to a) 2
Unsportsmanlike Foul; b) 2 to 3 Technical Fouls by a
coach/player, is different from the above provision and
game/s suspension may be slapped only upon the strict
scrutiny and evaluation of the Technical Committee.

3. Fouls
3.1 - Technical fouls any player/coach who displays unsportsmanlike/
disrespectful act such as slashing of neck, showing of dirty fingers,
pointing of accusing finger and trash talking/ shouting bad words/foul
language, contesting calls, arguing with the officials and others. A
warning maybe given or technical foul shall be slapped.
3.2 - Personal fouls occur when defenders make illegal contact with their
opposing playmates, which gives an unfair advantage and such contact
are neither intentional nor flagrant. If an opponent is in the act of
shooting, free-throws are awarded. In high school, five personal fouls
warrant a fouled out.

4. Games Disruption
Games which are cancelled/ disrupted / stopped due to “Force
Majeure” or for any valid reasons will be treated in the following manner:

4.1 – Rematch – if the disruption of the game took place during the first
half (1st and 2nd periods), game shall be replayed and the scores is
disregarded/back to zero.
4.2 – Resumption – if the disruption of the game took place during the
second half (3rd and 4th periods), the game shall be resumed with the
remaining game time and the scores stays.
4.3 – Reset – if a scheduled game was cancelled for a valid reason, the
management will re-schedule/reset the game at the bottom of all the
scheduled games, and if the game result is no bearing already such
game may not be played anymore.
4.4 – Duration of Waiting – in case of a power failure or any incident (rain or
darkness) that may affect the progress of the game, the length of
time to wait for the restoration of normalcy is 30 minutes or as may
be allowed by the Tournament Manager or his authorized ATM.
5. Special Provisions
The Tournament Manager reserves the right to make any decision on
matters that affects the conduct of the tournament and which subject/concern is
not covered/specified in this ground rules.

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 Facilities and Equipment in BasketballLine Markings
All line markings on the floor are two inches wide and can vary in color.

A. Ball
The basketball is an inflated sphere with an outer
covering. It is 75 to 78 cm in circumference and weighs 600-650
grams. It must be made of leather in the official FIBA
competitions. The size of the ball for Secondary Girls and
Elementary Levels shall be size 6 while for Secondary boys shall
be size 7.

Illustrated by: Glecerio Dano

B. Basket Ring
Basket is also called goal. The ring shall be made
of solid steel and shall:
 Have an inside diameter of a minimum of 450 mm
and a maximum of 459 mm.
 Have its metal a minimum of 16 mm and a
maximum of 20 mm in diameter.
 The net shall be attached to each ring in 12
places.
Illustrated by: Glecerio Dano

C. The backboard shall be made of non-

reflective laminated safety glass or
tempered glass, with a thickness of between
11.8 mm and 13.5 mm, with a flat front
surface and shall:
C. Backboard

Illustrated by: Glecerio Dano

The backboards shall measure 1,800 mm (+ a maximum of 30 mm)

horizontally and 1,050 mm (+a maximum of 20 mm) vertically,
including the frame.

D. Shoes
High-topped shoes

E Basketball
Court

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Basic Skills in Playing Basketball

A. DribblingDribbling in playing basketball is a

skill that a player should master. It allows the
player to move around the basketball court
while he or she is in the possession of the ball.
It is one way of allowing the player to advance
with the ball and make a score instead of
passing it to a teammate to shoot in the
basket.

better accuracy, you have to experiment by yourself because the bounces is

directly proportional with how strong the ball hits the floor.
a. A good pass is a pass a teammate can catch.
b. When passing, step toward your receiver.
c. When catching, step toward the pass.
d. Like shooting, the ball should have a backspin to it. This is accomplished by
following through on every pass.

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 A. Shooting
The first basic skill to be learned in playing basketball is shooting. Every
basketball player loves to shoot the ball into the basket. Players spend a good time
of their practice on shooting drills to improve their skills.

Remember the BEEF Illustrated by: Glecerio Dano

(Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through) when shooting

the ball.
1. Be relaxed and concentrate on the basket.
2. Know when you have a good shot and then take it.
3. Be in proper balance when shooting the ball.
4. Follow through on every shoot you take.
5. Jump naturally.
6. “Up, hang, shoot!” is an easy way to remember
this.
7. Make sure you have an arc on every shoot you take.
8. Be relax when shooting free throws.
9. Practice all of your shots.

Safety Rules for Basketball

1. No player may swing his elbows in an
attempt to secure the basketball,
particularly when the player executes a
rebound.
2. Players who are up in the air and in a
vulnerable position while shooting or
rebounding are not in a position to defend
themselves.
3. No players are allowed to wear jewelries while playing
basketball.
4. The location must be safe, the court should
be kept dry and free of obstacles around its
perimeter, as players’ momentum can
occasionally carry them off the court.
5. Wear the right protective gear such as mouth piece
and proper court shoes.
6. Basketball safety tips also include knowing your
fitness level and limits.
7. The basketball facility should also have an
available first-aid kit, and at least one coach
or parent volunteer should be versed in basic
first aid.

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