OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to: a . recognize the background of basketball, its rules which includes officiating, basic skills and drills of basketball; b. understand and appreciate the importance of knowing the rules, and skills involved as an intention of indulging oneself to sports activities; c. Practice and execute the basic training drills of basketball.
Lesson 1: Understanding Basic Basketball
BASKETBALL HISTORY: In contras to the sports, basketball has a clear origin. It is not the evolution from an ancient game or other sport and the inventor is well know: Dr. James Niasmith.
Dr. James Naismith Naismith was born in 1861 in Ramsay Township, Ontario, Canada. He graduated as a physician at McGill university In Montreal and was primarily interested in sports physiology.
1891 In 1891, while working as a physical education teacher at the YMCA International Training School (today, Springfield College) in the united states, Naismith was faced with the problem of finding in 14 days an indoor game to provide “ athletic distraction” for the students at the school for Christian Workers ( Naismith was also a Presbyterian minister).
1936 The sport was an instant success and thanks to the initial impulse received by the YMCA movement, basketballs popularity quickly grew nationwide and was introduced in many nations. Although Naismith never saw the game develop into the spectacular game we know theses days, he had the honor to witness basketball become an Olympic sport at the 1936 Games held in Berlin.
Facilities and Equipment 1. Court A. Dimensions
Court Dimension Basketball court come in different sizes based on the level and type of basketball being played. A professional NBA court is 94 x 50 /28. 65 x 15.24m. Courts are comprised of several foundation components: the basket, the three- points arcs, free-throw (foul) lines and the half court line. Indoor court are usually made with polished wood (wooden maple), while outdoor courts are typically made from paving, concrete, or asphalt.
b. Court Label
Backboard A backboard is a piece of basketball equipment. It is a raised vertical board with an attached basket consisting of a net suspended from a hoop. It is a flat, rigid piece of, often Plexiglas or tempered glass which also has the properties of safety glass when accidentally shattered.
Balls A basketball is a spherical ball used in basketball games. Basketballs usually range in size from very small promotion items that are only a few inches (some centimeters) in a diameter to extra large balls nearly 2 feet (60cm) in diameter used in training exercises.
Ball Sizes
Game Clock The game clock is the official clock used for all games and referees can stop play in order to change it or make sure it is correct. The game clock is mainly stopped through timeouts by coaches, players, or referees, however, fouls or other stoppages can occur that half the game clock.
A. Manual Scoreboard
B. Electronic Scoreboard
Manual Scoreboard Scoreboard in the past used a mechanical clock and numerical cards to display the score. When a point was made, a person would put the appropriate digits on a hook. Electronic Scoreboard Most modern scoreboards use electromechanical or electronic means of displaying the score. In these, digits are often composed of a large dot-matrix or seven-segment displays made of incandescent bulbs, light-emitting diodes, or electromechanical flip segments.
Possession Arrows The first team that gets the benefit of the arrow is whichever team losses the jump ball. This means that the next jump will automatically give them possession and will continue switching back and forth.
Possession Arrow
Whistle In basketball, whistle are only used to signal the start of play, end of play, a foul or a timeout. The referee may also use the whistle to give a short notice before a dead-ball period ends, such as to break the teams up from their huddle during a timeout.
Whistle
Lesson 2: Basic Skills and Movement Inside the court
Many people think that a player needs to excel in shooting to play a better basketball game. Though knowledge would tell us that if a player has the ball, he/she may shoot, pass or dribble, a challenging question would be; what else should a player do if he/she is not holding the ball? Essentially, everything begins with learning how to move around the court, with or without the ball, and learning how to have a better grip of the ball when you want to shoot, pass or dribble.
Footwork/ Movement Around the Court Conduct the following footwork drills (end line to end line). Sprint Back Pedal Defensive slide Pivoting with the right foot ( forward and background) Pivoting with the left foot (forward and backward)
Sprint Athletes need effective speed, and effective speed means being fast, but under control. This may seem counter intuitive to some, but in order to have effective speed on the basketball court, the athlete must be able to run fast, decelerate or slow down, and reaccelerate into a sprint , cut, or jump.
Back Pedal The Backpedaling Reach Backs basketball workout is a great way to teach reverse foot speed and reverse speed and power. In a game, you may need to backpedal so that you can see what is going on.
Defensive slide A defensive slide consists of the defender facing his toes in the direction he wants to go and then moving across the floor in a sideways fashion by sliding his feet .
Pivoting with the right foot ( forward and background) The pivot foot is the first foot touching the floor once a player successfully controls the ball . If both feet are on the floor after catching, either foot can be the pivot foot.
Pivoting with the left foot (forward and backward) In a forward pivot , the player pivots forward, while in a reverse pivot , the player pivots backward. For example, let's say the left foot is the pivot foot (usually the case for a right-handed player).
Ball Handling ( stationary) Demonstrate the following ball handling fingertip control drills: In front of abdomen In front of chest Over the head Around the neck (clockwise and counterclockwise) Around the waist (clockwise and counterclockwise) Around the knees (clockwise and counterclockwise) Around the neck, waist and knees (continuous downward and upward in a spiral movement) Figure-of-eight
The beauty and challenge of playing a basketball game is in the manner by which a player becomes knowledgeable in the different skills needed in playing the sport. Although a team sport, individual skills play a major role in a collective effort of executing plays that will allow for a team to win at the end of the game.
Passing Drills The following types of basketball passes. Chest Pass Bounce Pass Overhead Pass Baseball Pass
Types of Basic Basketball Pass
Chest Pass - ball is held in the chest area and is thrown to the receiver by quickly extending the arms and the hands.
2. Bounce Pass - ball is thrown and is allowed to bounce approximately 2/3 of the way from the passer to the receiver. This pass is best used by smaller players who are guarded by taller players.
3. Overhead Pass- this is two-handed pass that is taken from above the head of the passer. This pass is best used by players who are guarded by shorter players.
4. Baseball/Outlet Pass- a one-handed pass similarly used in a baseball game, which is aimed at allowing the ball to be received from a longer distance, usually down the court, especially in cases like a fast break situation.
DRIBBLING The following are the kinds of dribble: A. Proactive Right/Left hand front dribble Right/Left hand side dribble V-dribble/crossover dribble Between-the-legs Behind the legs Spin
Right/Left hand front dribble Stand almost straight up with feet slightly less than shoulder width apart. Dribble the ball behind your back, back and forth between right and left hand . The ball should be bouncing just behind your feet each time.
Right/Left hand side dribble
V-dribble/crossover dribble The crossover dribble is one of the most effective ways to maintain control of the ball against heavy pressure, or, while attempting to go by your man.
Between-the-legs The between the legs basketball dribbling drill allows you to get plenty of repetitions at the same move, which will allow the player to master the move .
Behind the legs Place the ball in your right hand. At the same time that you begin to dribble, step with your left foot, moving your leg at a 45 degree angle towards the left sideline —in other words, step in the direction of your left
A spin move in basketball is a move used by an offensive player with the ball to get by the defense . It involves the ball handler getting to a defender and spinning his body 360 degrees while moving laterally to create space between himself and the defender.
Tips in Dribbling the Ball Dribble or “Touch” the ball with your fingertips and not with your palm. Protective/Controlled Stance is important. Maintain an athletes stance (knees bent and body low). Free hand (protective arm) is up to guard the ball. Head is up to see teammates, floor, etc. Ball is dribbled on the outer portion of the body (ball-you-defender).
High/Speed Dribble: Dribble waist to chest high Push the ball in front then try to catch up
SHOOTING Shooting is the most important skills in basketball. To shoot accurately, square your shoulder 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.
The following are the kinds of shots: a. Spot Shooting b. Lay-up c. Free throw d. 3-point shot
Spot Shooting -Stay low and shoot with your dominant hand while keeping you dominant foot just a little farther from your other. Keep your elbows tight, elevate up and follow through. b. Lay-up -a lay-up is a shot near to the basketball, usually off the backboard. For a lay-up, you run towards one side of the basket, jump, and lay the ball off the background into the hoop.
free-throw -an unhindered shot in basketball made from behind a set line and awarded because of a foul by an opponent. 3 point shot -A 3 pointer in basketball is a shot scored anywhere outside the three-point arc. A shot made from anywhere outside the line to the baseline on the other side of the court counts for three points.
Tips in Shooting the Ball Feet should be shoulder-width apart for better balance. Feet almost parallel but with the shooting foot a little ahead. Toes of the feet pointing towards the direction of the ball. The air hole of the ball is positioned between the middle and index fingers of the shooting hands. Make sure that the palm does not touch the ball (only the fingers pads) and that the fingers are spread evenly for a better grip of the ball. Non-shooting hand is touching the side of the ball for support and balance only. Elbows not too close to the body for the better movement.
Ball is placed a little on top of the forehead with the wrist flexed Once stance and grip are established, eyes on the rim. From a bent knee, straighten the knee, (or jump if you feel the need to) to generate more power. Elbow and wrist are extended to the direction of the basket, and ball leaving/brushing the finger pads to allow for a back spin on the ball. Execute follow through by allowing the wrist to be relaxed while still pointing towards the direction of the ball (right after the ball has left the shooting hand)
Lesson 3: BASKETBALL RULES
BASIC BASKETBALL RULES Number of players - On a competition level, a team is made up 5 players playing on the court and 5 players sitting on the bench that can be used for substitution during the whole period of time.
Positions -The tallest player on the team usually plays “ center” also know as “position 5”, while the medium size ones plays “forward”
Scoring If the player successfully shoots from outside of the 3 points line, the basket is worth 3 points, otherwise it is worth 2 points.
Violation Occurs when the player breaks one of he rules of basketball. It can also result from the player taking more than 2 steps without bouncing the balls on the floor. This is called TRAVELLING. FOULS A foul is an illegal action that can be committed by a player from one team against a player from the opposing team.
TWO TYPES OF FOUL OFFENSIVE FOUL DEFFENSIVE FOUL
Defensive Fouls -They occur when the offensive player from the offensive player is being fouled by the defender. Offensive Foul An offensive foul in basketball is a foul committed by an offensive player whose team is in possession of the ball . The offending player is charged with a personal foul and their team is charged with a team foul
Referees Hand Signals
Start Clock Beginning with one hand raised above head, the start of the clock is indicated by dropping the raised hand directly towards the floor.
Stop clock To stop the clock at any point in the game, the referee will raise one hand straight over head with his palms facing out and finger tips pointed.
Stop clock for jump/held Ball while simultaneously sounding their whistle. Then both arms are extended straight out, at chest level, with fist clinched.
Directional Signal When the ball goes out of bound Sharply blow your whistle Raise your arm with an open palm Signal direction for new possession
Designated Spot
Visible Counts The count starts with the arm at the chest, bent at the elbow, then continues with a motion of extending the arm straight out away from the chest .
Beckoning Substitution A Beckoning sign is a type of gesture intended to beckon or call-over someone or something . It is usually translated into "come here".
TWO TYPES OF TIME-OUT 60-Seconds Time-out 30-Seconds Time-out
60-Seconds Time-out Full timeouts can allow teams to catch their breath and let active players sit down for a moment .
30-Seconds Time-out For a 30 second timeout in basketball, the players in the game must remain standing up and on the court, and the players not in the game must remain off the court .
No Score Goal Counts
Points scored use 1 or 2 fingers after signal 3 Point Field Goal a field goal in a basketball game made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc surrounding the basket .
Bonus free throw for second throw, drop one arm ,for 2 throws, use 1 arm with 2 fingers- for three (3) throws, use 1 arm with three (3) fingers
Travelling Traveling is a violation in basketball that occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling . Illegal Dribble an illegal dribble is to do a dribbling motion with both of his hands . al dribble is to do a dribbling motion
Palming/carrying the ball occurs when you place your hand underneath the basketball during a dribbling motion and when you grip the ball with your dribbling hand to impede the dribbling motion, resulting in a turnover . Over the Back a violation that occurs when a player gains possession of the ball past the half-court line and proceeds to cross back over the boundary .
3 Seconds Violation three fingers raised, and the hand makes a swiping motion back and forth at the side. 5 Seconds Violation one hand show the number five and pointing across the court to signify a change in possession.
10 second Violation Ten fingers raised with both arms extended upwards.
Free Throw ,Designated spot or other Violation Excessively Swinging arm(s) elbow(s)
Kicking A kicked ball violation in basketball is the act of striking the ball with a player's leg or foot . If a kicked ball violation is called, the referee will give possession of the ball to the other team. There is always some controversy over what is and what is not a kicked ball violation.
FOULS
Illegal use of Hand This foul is called for any use of the hands on another player that the referee thinks is illegal Hand Check a personal foul describing illegal contact by a defender who uses their hands to impede the movement of an opponent that possesses the ball
Holding The holding signal is made by having one arm extended upwards in front of the face, and the other hand grabbing the wrist.
Blocking If a defensive player commits a blocking foul the official will have both hands, in fists, touching his hips, and his elbows in tight against his body.
Pushing or Charging A “ Pushing Foul” occurs when a defender pushes an offensive player or bumps into the body of an offensive player.
Player Control Foul When a player commits a personal foul, the referee will give a specific signal to indicate the type of foul and which player has committed the foul. Player Control Foul (Charge) – One hand on the back of the head and the other pointing in the opposite direction of the play indicates a charge call has been made.
Team Control Foul Team control is when the ball is being held or dribbled by a player , or the ball is being passed to teammates in the frontcourt.
Intentional Foul To make the intentional foul signal, the ref raises both arms over his head and touches his wrists together .
Double Foul Is a situation in which two opponents commit personal fouls against each other at approximately the same time. Technical Foul make a “T” shape with one hand parallel to the floor and the other placed directly under that hand pointing up .
Application: Make a video of yourself while demonstrating the Passing and Dribbling drills in basketball. Make sure when you take a video that the camera is in a landscape position.
SCORING RUBRIC PERFORMANCE LEVELS Criteria Excellent (5pts) Very Satisfactory (4pts) (4pts) Satisfactory (3pts) Needs Improvement (2pts) Points Proper execution of the skill accuracy Performed the passing and dribbling with correct and exact precision Performed the passing and dribbling with average precision Performed the passing and dribbling less correct precision Performed the passing and dribbling without correct and exact precision Movements Movements are always in time. Movements are in time. Movements are sometimes in time. Movements are seldom in time. Proper Mechanics Followed precisely the mechanics of the drills Some mistakes in the mechanics are evident Showed little mastery of the mechanics Did not follow the proper mechanics Enthusiasm Showed a high level of interest in executing the skills Quite eagerly executed the skills Showed little interest in executing the skills Did not perform the skills Total Average
ASSIGNMENT : In playing basketball, is it important that your body is in a good condition? Why? 2. What are the importance of practicing the different basic skill drills in basketball?