The Rules of Basketball By Joshua Singel Students

The Rules of Basketball By Joshua Singel Students Teachers

Objectives • After this lesson, students will be able to: – Explain the rules of basketball – Work individually to describe what each rule means – Take a quiz and answer the questions with 100% accuracy Previous Next

Target Audience • This Power. Point is targeted for sixth grade students in health class Previous Next

Learning Environment • To complete this Power. Point, students must have access to a computer lab or to a classroom with computers. Previous Next

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The Rules of Basketball The Basics Shooting Player Positions Fouls Dribbling Quiz

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Objective of Basketball • Basketball is a team sport where the objective of the game is to shoot a ball into a basket in order to score points • The team with the most points at the end of the game wins Previous Main Menu Next

Overview • Two teams, consisting of five players each, play on a marked rectangular court with a basket at each end of the court Previous Main Menu Next

Overview • Each team has its own half of the court where they are able to play offense and try to score • While on offense, teams can dribble, pass, shoot, and try to score the ball in a 10 -foot high hoop Previous <- Offensive Player Main Menu Next

Overview • When a team doesn’t have possession of the ball, their goal is to play defense and get the ball back from the other team • While on defense, teams can steal the ball, block shots, and force turnovers Previous <- Defensive Player Main Menu Next

Overview • Each game is divided into two sections, the first half and the second half. • In college, each half is twenty minutes long • At half time, teams go into locker rooms to rest and talk strategy Previous Main Menu Next

Overview • Referees are the officials on the court that keep the game under control • Usually there are two or three referees on the court for a game Previous Main Menu Next

Practice Quiz How tall is the rim of the basketball hoop from the floor? 8 feet Previous 6 feet Main Menu 10 feet

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Player Positions Previous Main Menu Next

Guard • The guard is responsible for calling plays and bringing the ball down the court • They are typically the shortest players • Guards must have good dribbling, passing, shooting, and communication skills Previous Main Menu Next

Forward • Power forwards can play near the basket and can shoot jump shots • Small forwards are typically smaller and quicker than power forwards. They are considered one of the most versatile players Previous Main Menu Next

Center • Centers are generally the tallest players on the court • Their goal is to get open near the basket and post up for a short shot • On defense, they are responsible for blocking shots and getting rebounds Previous Main Menu Next

Practice Quiz What position foes the tallest player on the team normally play? Guard Previous Forward Main Menu Center

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Dribbling Previous Main Menu Next

Dribbling • A player must keep their dribble at all times when they are walking with the ball in their hands • If a player steps with both feet without dribbling, then a player is called for traveling and the other team receives the ball Previous Main Menu Next

Dribbling • A player must only dribble with one hand on the ball at a time • A player cannot pick up their dribble and resume dribbling again • Both of these violations are known as double dribling Previous Main Menu Next

Practice Quiz A player is allowed to pick up their dribble and then start dribbling again. True Previous False Main Menu

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Shooting • A player shoots a ball towards the hoop to make points • There is no protocol that must be followed when shooting Previous Main Menu Next

Two-Point Shot • A shot anywhere inside of the u-shaped threepoint line is worth two points if it is made. Previous Main Menu Next

Three-Point Shot • Three-point shots are shot behind the ushaped arch and are worth three points if the ball goes through the hoop Previous Main Menu Next

Lay-Up • A layup is when a player approaches the rim from an angle and shoots the ball with one hand • The ball bounces off of the backboard and goes into the hoop Previous Main Menu Next

Slam Dunk • A slam dunk is when a player holds the basketball and puts the ball into the hoop while touching the rim Previous Main Menu Next

Free Throw • A free throw is shot when a player shoots the ball from the free throw line after being fouled • A free throw is only worth one point Previous Main Menu Next

Practice Quiz How many points are awarded to a player when they shoot a lay-up? 1 Previous 2 Main Menu 3

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Fouls Previous Main Menu Next

Personal Fouls • Personal fouls include illegal physical contact to players with or without the ball • Fouls include hitting, pushing, slapping, or holdings Previous Main Menu Next

Personal Foul Penalties • If a player is shooting while being fouled, then the player gets to shoot free throws • The players shoots two free throws if the shot was missed and the player shoots one if the shot was made Previous Main Menu Next

Personal Foul Penalties • If a player is fouled while not shooting, the ball is given back to the team, unless the fouling team has committed 7 or more fouls. Then the players gets to go to the free throw line Previous Main Menu Next

Charging Foul • An offensive foul that is committed by a player when he/she pushes or runs over a defensive player • The other team is then awarded the ball Previous Main Menu Next

Blocking Foul • When a defensive player does not establish position in time to prevent an opponent from driving to the basket Previous Main Menu Next

Flagrant Foul • When a player violently contacts an opponent by punch, kicking, or hitting • This foul results in free throws for the player who was fouled Previous Main Menu Next

Technical Foul • Either a player or a coach can commit this type of foul when foul language is used or when a player/coach argues with the referees • The opposing team gets to shoot two free throws and receives the ball when a team commits a technical foul Previous Main Menu Next

Practice Quiz If a person commits a flagrant foul, they are ejected from the game. False True Previous Main Menu

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Quiz Question 1 How many players are on each team? 5 6 10 Main Menu

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Quiz Question 2 What is a skill that a point guard must have? Dribbling Shooting Main Menu Both

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Quiz Question 3 Can a player use two hands at the same time to dribble a ball? Yes No Main Menu

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Quiz Question 4 What is the maximum amount of points a player can score without getting fouled? 1 3 Main Menu 4

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Quiz Question 5 If a player is fouled while shooting and doesn’t make the basket, the he/she gets to shoot two shots at the free throw line. True False Main Menu

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