Compilation of

Basketball
By: Maquiling, Nathaniel B.
Introduction of
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most
commonly of five players each, compete on a
rectangular court with the primary goal of shooting a
basketball (approximately 9.4 inches (24 cm) in
diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket 18
inches (46 cm) in diameter mounted 10 feet (3.048
m) high to a backboard at each end of the court)
while preventing the opposing team from shooting
through their own hoop. A field goal is worth two
points unless it is made from behind the three-point
line, in which case it is worth three. Following a foul,
timed play is halted, and the player who was fouled or
was assigned to shoot a technical foul is awarded
one, two, or three one-point free throws. The team
with the most points at the end of the game wins;
however, if regulation play ends with the score tied,
an additional session of play (overtime) is required.
 Did you know?
Origin of Basketball After a goal, early basketball
players had to climb a ladder to
Basketball's history began in 1891 in receive the ball back. The goal
nets now include a hole in the
Springfield, Massachusetts, with the bottom, making things easier.
conception of Canadian physical
education instructor James Naismith
as a less injury-prone sport than
football. When Naismith invented the
indoor sport to keep competitors
indoors during the winters, he was a
31-year-old graduate student. He
hung a basket on the balcony at
either end of the gym and created
some basic regulations; the rules
have since evolved.
 Basic Skills in
Basketball
1. Passing - A pass in basketball
is one of the most basic and
essential abilities required to
play the game. It occurs when a
player passes the ball to
another teammate via the air
without being directly adjacent
Make firm passes. Don't pass too hard (a bullet pass) or too softly (a to each other. A pass moves the
rainbow pass). A rainbow pass, for example, would give the defense ball anywhere on the court while
much too much time to respond. Make a solid, strong pass into the a player is not dribbling it.
shooting pocket, and remember to keep your feet firmly planted.
 2. Shooting - Shooting is
the act of attempting to
score points by tossing the
ball through the hoop,
with tactics differing
depending on the player
and scenario.

To shoot accurately, square your shoulders to the basket and

place your feet shoulder length apart. With your knees bent
slightly and back leaning towards the basket, put the fingers
of your shooting hand under the ball and tuck your elbows
close to your body. Flick your wrist towards the hoop to
release the shot.
Facilities and Equipment of Basketball
1. Court Size - The size of the basketball court is determined by the level of
play. For NBA and college games, the court measures 94 feet long and 50
feet wide. It is smaller for contests at the high school and junior high levels.
2. The Backboard and Rim - The rim (hoop) must be 10 feet above the
ground, and it must be 18 inches in diameter. The backboards are 6 feet
broad (72 inches) by 42 inches tall, with an inner square 24 inches wide by
18 inches tall.

3. The Foul Line - The 'foul line' for all size courts is 15 feet in front of the
backboard.
4. The Key - The key is 12
feet wide and is used on all
basketball courts. The
backboard protrudes 4 feet
beyond the baseline into the
key. To finish the key, a half
circle with a diameter of 6
feet extends from the foul
line away from the basket.
5. The 3 Point Line (Arc) - The 3 point arc on NBA Basketball Courts is 22
feet to the center of the rim on both sides, with a straight line stretching out
16 feet 9 inches from the baseline. The line stretches out 23 feet 9 inches
from the middle of the rim after those points.

6. Line Markings - The floor's line marks are all 2 inches broad and might
vary in color.