PE 2 Lesson 8
PE 2 Lesson 8
THE BALL
The most important thing for training is the ball. There are certain
guidelines which one needs to follow when buying a basketball. For
practicing, one can play with a rubber ball. For professional competitions,
one needs to use an inflated ball made of leather.
Official size of a basketball is 29.5 to 30 inches in circumference for men’s
game and 28.5 inches in circumference for women’s game. It should weigh 18
to 22 ounces. When bounced off 6 feet from the floor, a well inflated ball
should bounce 49 to 54 inches in height.
BASKETBALL
EQUIPMENTS
SHOES
One needs specialized shoes when playing basketball. It should be able to
give better support to the ankle as compared to running shoes. The
basketball shoes should be high-tipped shoes and provide extra comfort
during a game. These shoes are specially designed to maintain high traction
on the basketball court.
BASKETBALL
EQUIPMENTS
HOOP / BASKET
The hoop or basket is a horizontal metallic rim, circular in shape. This rim is
attached to a net and helps one score a point. The rim is mounted about 4 feet
inside the baseline and 10 feet above the court.
BASKETBALL
EQUIPMENTS
BASKETBALL COURT
The basketball court is the next important thing for shooting balls in this
game. The court is usually made of wooden floorboard. The court size is
about 28m x 17m according to the International standards. The National
Basketball Association (NBA) regulation states the floor dimension as 29m x
15m. The standard court is rectangular in shape and has baskets placed on
opposite ends.
BASKETBALL
EQUIPMENTS
BACKBOARD
The backboard is the rectangular
board that is placed behind the
rim. It helps give better rebound to
the ball. The backboard is about
1800mm in size horizontally and
1050mm vertically. Many times,
backboards are made of acrylic,
aluminum, steel or glass.
BASKETBALL
EQUIPMENTS
UNIFORM
When one starts coaching a basketball team, the most important requirement
for a team is to have a uniform. This helps one differentiate teams from one
another. A uniform consists of a jersey (shirt), shorts, numbers on the front
and back of the shirts for identification.
BASKETBALL
EQUIPMENTS
SHOT CLOCK
The offense is allowed a maximum of 24 seconds to have a ball in hand before
shooting. These 24 seconds are counted on the shot clock. If the offense fails
to shoot a ball that hits the rim, they will lose the possession of the ball to the
other team.
BASKETBALL
EQUIPMENTS
WHISTLE
The coach or referee uses a whistle to indicate the start or end of a
game. S/he can even use the whistle to stop the play in the middle
of a game. Whistle also helps to indicate fouls, timeout, or out of
bound balls to the players. In order to get the attention of the
players, many times coaches use the whistle to gather the players.
It does not matter if one does not have every object mentioned in
the list above. All that is needed is a hoop, basketball and proper
shoes to practice the game. Hope the above information is helpful
to those who are trying to hone their raw talent for a professional
career.
BASKETBALL RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Only five players per team on the court
In the NBA, WNBA, and NCAA basketball, each team can play a
maximum number of five players on the court. If a team breaks this main
rule, they will lose possession of the ball. Sometimes this inadvertently
happens, particularly at low levels of the game, when substitute players
check into the game and others don't leave the court in time.
BASKETBALL RULES AND
REGULATIONS
• Free Throw: The act of shooting the ball from the marked free throw line (ranging
10-15 feet from the basket) while the remaining players line up down the ‘key’.
Shot is taken at the result of a foul or technical foul being called.
• Goaltending: Interference with a shot by touching the ball or basket while the ball
is on, over, or within the rim. Also touching the ball on its downward flight to the
basket before it hits the rim.
• Half time: The rest period between two halves of the game. Usually 5 minutes in
length.
• High percentage shot: A shot that is likely to go in the basket, typically taken near
the hoop.
BASKETBALL
TERMINOLOGIES
• High post: A player who is stationed in or near the free throw semicircle on
offense.
• Inbounds: The area within the end lines and sidelines of the court.
• Inside Shooting: Shots taken by a player near or under the basket.
• Jump shot: Field-goal attempt by a player with both feet off the floor,
enabling the player to shoot over the defender.
• Lay-up or Lay in: 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.
BASKETBALL
TERMINOLOGIES
• Loose Ball: A ball that is alive but not in the possession of either team.
• Lower Percentage shot: A shot that is less likely to go in the basket, usually
taken further away from the hoop.
• Match-ups: Any pairing of players on opposing teams who guard each other.
• Outlet Pass: The first pass made after a defensive rebound to a teammate to
start a fastbreak.
• Outside Shooting: Shots taken from the perimeter, further away from the
hoop.
• Pass: When a player throws the ball to a teammate to advance the ball during a
possession.
BASKETBALL
TERMINOLOGIES
• Personal Foul: 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.
• Pivot: A center, also the foot that must remain touching the floor until a ball
handler who has stopped dribbling is ready to pass or shoot.
• Possession: To be holding or in control of the ball.
• Rebound: A term used to describe the actual retrieving of the ball as it
rebounds from the backboard or the ring after a missed shot.
BASKETBALL
TERMINOLOGIES
• Referee: The person(s) assigned to the game to maintain the flow and integrity
of the game.
• Shooter: A player who takes a shot at the basket in attempts to score.
• Shooting Range: The distance from which a player is likely to make their
shots.
• Steal: To take the ball away from an opponent.
• Substitute: A player who comes into the game to replace a player on the court.
• Switch: Two defensive players change checks during live play.
BASKETBALL
TERMINOLOGIES
• Technical Foul: 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.
• Throw-in: The method by which a team with possession inbounds the ball.
• Time-out: A period of sixty seconds during which the play is stopped and teams
discuss strategy and a moment to allow players to rest.
• Tip-off: The initial jump ball that starts the game.
• Trailer: An offensive player that follows behind the ball-handler.
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