pBasketball a brief History

A SHORT HISTORY OF BASKETBALL

Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr James Naismith, a Canadian of Scottish descent at Springfield
College Massachusetts. The college was the International YMCA Training School and the game was
invented to provide an indoor activity for trainee YMCA leaders. When the game was first played,
peach baskets were nailed up at each end of the gymnasium as “goals”, hence the origin of the name
“basketball”.

The first set of rules was published and distributed through the YMCA movement in 1892 and this
resulted in the game spreading rapidly throughout Canada and the USA. 1892 also saw the game
played in England for the first time at Birkenhead YMCA after the Club President was the game played
whilst on a business trip to Canada. In 1893 the game was introduced into the Physical Training
College in Hampstead (now Dartford College of PE) by Madame Berman Osterberg. Changes to the
game to suit the girls led to the first rules of netball being published in 1901.

By 1898 a professional league was established in the USA and by 1911 basketball had spread
throughout the UK as a sport. In 1924 it was introduced as a demonstration sport at the Paris Olympic
Games and Great Britain won the title. 1927 saw Abe Saperstein a Londoner from the world famous
Harlem Globetrotters and in 1931 FIBA the International Basketball Federation was formed with a
Welshman as its first secretary.

The England Basketball Association was formed in 1936, 13 years before the NBA was formed in
America, and by 1957 the English Schools Basketball Association was formed. The 1970’s saw the
introduction of both men’s and women’s national leagues in the UK, and by 1999, 219 teams were
entered in the over 16 national leagues with almost 100 competing at under 15 levels. By 1990 there
were 117 member countries in FIBA making basketball the second largest of all the world’s governing
bodies and also the world’s fastest growing and largest participation sport.

To date there are 212 member countries worldwide, whilst in the UK alone there are over 500,000
people who regularly participate in recreational basketball and it has become increasingly common to
find the sport as part of the curriculum in schools at all levels. It is also used widely as a community
activity as anyone of any age or gender can participate. Basketball is now included in the
Commonwealth Games and the sport in general received a lot of coverage when the GB wheelchair
team performed very successfully in the Paralympics recently, proving that it is a sport that is
accessible and playable by all.

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What Are Some Basic Techniques/Skills Used In Basketball

In Basketball There are dicks in it, there are many different sections in the techniques of skills of
basketball. These include sections like shooting, passing, dribbling, being the most basic of the
sections of skills in basketball. These will all be discussed in this sections. In basic knowledge, shooting
is basically trying to shoot the ball into the net and score, hence the name, shooting, passing is when
you pass the ball with intentions that another player of your team will receive it, again in relation to
the name, and lastly, dribbling is basically propelling the ball in any direction by bouncing it with your
hands.

Shooting

There are many ways to shoot a basketball. Shooting the "scoring" of basketball, where you score
points, as like all other sports. The most well known shots are the jump shot, the layup, the slam
dunk, the alley hoop, and the hook shot. All these shots are used various times during a proper
basketball game, and require some technical skill to achieve. Some famous players have also come up
with their own types of shots, but all based on four of the five (Not the alley hoop) fundamental
shots. The hook shot is rarely used in many basketball games.

1. Jump Shot
The jump shot is the most almost basic shot that there is in basketball, aside from the simple shot
where you just stand. Its all in the name, you jump and you shoot, hoping the ball slides into the net.
The jump shot can score all 3 type of points, the single-point, the basic two-point, and the three-
pointer. The two-point, and the three-pointer is scored while the game is in action. The three-pointer
can only be counted if the ball goes into the net from being released behind the three-point line. The
single-point is only scored during fouls, or free throws.

2. Lay-up
The lay-up is where you are close to the basket and basically "lay" up the ball so that it will just fall
into the basket. You don't even have to use the backboard, but it is definitely an option. More
specifically, you run up to the net, and then jump up to just lightly bump the ball so that, the
basketball will hopefully go through the net. You can only score two-points on this type of shot in
basketball.

3. Slam Dunk
A slam dunk is an extremely awesome move, but to do this shot you have to be quite tall, or need to
be able to jump pretty high. Many players in the NBA can be seen scoring numerous points by
dunking. To achieve this, a player with the ball must jump up, have the ball above the rim of the net,
and places the ball through the hoop. Hardly ever do professional players bring it down gently; they
do it with great force. And to top that, some players even hold onto the rim after doing a tremendous
dunk, to score 2 points. It may seem easy, but it is never that easy to do.

4. Hook ShotIts all in the name; you shoot moving your hand in a hook motion. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
was the one that help this shot become more popular. It was used to shoot over the defense men,
being quite tall. To do this shot, first, the player has his/her back to the net and only the outer hand is
on the ball. Then, the player will turn and swing his/her arm with the ball in a hook motion and will go
over the players head, in hopes that he/she will score. The quantity of the score given will depend on
where you shoot from; two-points inside the 3-point line, or three-points outside the three-point line.

5. Alley Hoop
The alley hoop is a well known shot but not part of the four basic shots in basketball. The alley hoop
ties in with the lay-up and the slam dunk. Basically, another player throws the ball up into the air, and
a teammate jumps into the air to catch the ball for a lay-up or a tremendous dunk. This is sometimes
seen in basketball games, but not very often. It always scores a single point as you will only get the
chance during the game to do any alley hoop within the three-point line.

Dribbling

Dribbling may seem like a simple thing in basketball, but if you look carefully at the players in any
professional basketball game, you see them using different types of dribbles to get past their
defender(s). Dribbling is basically propelling the ball in any direction by bouncing it with the hands.
Originally, when Dr. James Naismith created the game of basketball, these was no dribbling. There
are, in general, seven different main ways to dribble the ball: the basic dribbling technique, the
crossover dribble, the spin dribble, or reverse dribble, the "change-of-pace" dribble, the "behind the
back" dribble, the "pull-back" dribble, and lastly, the "through-the-legs, dribble.

1. Basic Dribbling Technique

The basic dribbling technique is a dribble that literally everyone knows. In this dribble, you just
bounce the ball, but to perfect this dribble, there are some small but extremely important things that
you need to do to have this dribble very well executed. First you need, to simple bounce the ball, but
only with the tips of your fingertips. If you bounce it with the palm of your hand, the ball will not
bounce very well. Always have your knees bent when you are dribbling; that way you can easily move
and guard the ball, and also keep you head up; you will be able to see the court more clearly, and you
will not have the ball stolen from you that easily. If you can maintain all these skills while doing the
basic dribble, you will surely be a great dribbler, and it will help you with harder dribbles like the
"behind the back" or the "through-the-legs" dribble.

2. Crossover Dribble Technique

In this technique, it is basically dribbling the ball from one hand to the other. This is very useful when
coming up against a player that is trying to defend you. To do this you basically step forward with the
foot in the direction you are going; have the ball on the opposite sided hand. As you set forward with
that foot, "crossover," pass the ball to the same side that the foot is on with a firm wrist flick. This
technique is the most basic way to get past a defender and is very commonly used.

3. Spin Dribble Technique

The spin dribble is where you, as the name implies, spin around to get past a defender. You can get
past a defender really quickly, but you miss out on where your teammates are on the court. To do this
dribble, first dribble, but when you reach the defender, step forward with the opposite foot and pivot
on that foot. The best thing to do in this dribble is to try to keep your head up while spinning. It is
important look around you in any situation.

4. Change-of-Pace Dribble Technique

This dribble is a good technique for tricking your opponent. You appear to slow down, but you trick
the defender by rushing right past them before they get a chance to know that you have deceived
them. It is pretty simple to do this, but for those that are beginning to learn this trick, here are the
instructions. First, you dribble up the court but once you get about one metre away from and then
"pretend" that you are going to stop, by straightening your body a bit. Then, try to do this suddenly,
drive forward as quick as you can, and it would be a great idea for you to drive right to the net.

5. Behind the Back Dribble Technique

Most people cannot do this dribble very successfully, with out messing up. This dribble requires you to
literally dribble, or pass the ball between your hands, behind your back. This dribble requires a bit of
skill to execute nicely.

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The Five Basic Skills of Basketball

Basketball is a fast-paced game that requires the knowledge and instinct to perform quickly and
properly. The sport of basketball requires five basic skills. While some players might be more
experienced with some skills than others, it is best to have at least some ability in all five areas.

Dribbling

Dribbling is an important skill for all basketball players. This skill will allow you to move up and
down the court, maneuver past defenders and execute plays. Proper dribbling requires ball-
handling skills and knowledge of how to spread your fingers for ball control. It is also best if you
know how to dribble equally well with both hands.

Shooting

In order to score points in basketball, you need to shoot the ball into the hoop. This requires the
ability to properly hold and throw the ball into the air toward the basket while avoiding
defenders. A proper shot requires precise aiming, arm extension and lift from the legs. There are
different types of shots you need to learn, including jump shots, layups and free throws.

Running

Running is a big part of basketball. In a full-court game, you will find yourself running back and
forth as the game quickly transitions between offense and defense. When you have the ball,
running will help you to avoid defenders and get to the basket quicker. On defense, you often
will find yourself needing to run after the opponent, especially during fast breaks.

Passing

Passing is another skill that when mastered can help you become a complete basketball player.
Basketball is a team sport that involves finding a teammate who is open for a shot. The ability to
pass the ball to this player can make the difference between scoring and not scoring. Really great
passers are an important part of a basketball team and usually the ones who set up scoring plays.

Jumping

Jumping is another skill that can define how good a basketball player is. Jumping is involved in
offense during the jump ball in the beginning, while taking shots and sometimes while trying to
catch a pass. On defensive you will need the ability to jump when trying to block a shot or a
pass. Being able to out jump your opponent for a rebound also is important.

REFERENCES & RESOURCES

 BetterBasketballCoaching.com: Dribbling

 BetterBasketballCoaching.com: Shooting

 TheFreeLibrary.com: 5 Key Skills Needed to Become a Professional Basketball Player

 BetterBasketballCoaching.com: Passing

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Basketball Training Equipment

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.

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 Shooting Equipment

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 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.
 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 Coaching Equipment

Uniforms

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.

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.

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. SOURCES/EQUIPMENT: https://sportsaspire.com/list-of-basketball-
equipment-with-pictures
BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT

Baden Contender School Matchball Basketball

Available in 3 sizes the Baden Contender School Matchball

Basketball is a fresh design with deluxe synthetic leather,
recommended by England Basketball as a quality matchball
for school and college matches.

Baden Lexum Offical Indoor Basketball

Available in 2 sizes the Baden Lexum Official Indoor

Basketball is designed for competitive use and has a two tone
cover giving a clearer vision of the balls, appreciated by
players, coaches and spectators.

Sure Shot 700R Little Shot Basketball System

Simple to assemble and suitable for both indoor and

outdoor use the Sure Shot 700R Little Shot Basketball
System is an ideal starter unit for children aged four years
and up.

Sure Shot Easi Play 508 Junior Netball Unit

The Easi Play 508 Junior Netball system is simple, easy

to use, move and store and is ideal for 5 to 12 year olds
for domestic or school use.
 Sure Shot 810 Start Sport Netball Set

A great way of introducing youngsters to netball, this

Sure Short Start Sport Netball Set consists of an
Easiplay Netball Unit, size 4 Trainer Netball, size 4
Match Netball and an information pack.

Sure Shot 553R Easishot Basketball System

Simple, easy to move, easy to store and ideal for 6

year olds and up the Sure Shot 553R Easishot is an
extremely popular unit for use at home for children
who are developing their basketball ability.

Sure Shot 555 Easidual Basketball And Netball Set

A great unit for boys and girls who are just starting to
be interested in sport, the Sure Shot 555 Easidual
system consists of a basketball ring and backboard plus
a netball ring which can be changed over by simply
removing four screws.

Sure Shot Transportable 502P Netball Unit

The height adjustable Sure Shot 502P Netball Unit is

ideal for home or school use with it's transportable base
making it easy to move and store.
 Sure Shot 553 Start Sport Basketball Set

The ideal set for introducing young people to

basketball, this set incorporates a Sure Shot Easishot
basketball unit, 2 junior size Baden basketballs and
a basketball information pack.

Sure Shot 514R Telescopic Basketball System

The Sure Shot 514R Telescopic Basketball System

is an affordable, entry level full size basketball unit
which offers three height settings, durable
polypropylene backboard and wheels for easy
movement.

Sure Shot 512R Quick Adjust Basketball System

The rugged Sure Shot 512R Quick Adjust Basketball

System has a simple to operate 3-position height
adjustable polypropylene backboard with heavy duty
pole and wheels for easy movement.

Sure Shot 520 Heavy Duty Portable Basketball

System

The Sure Shot 520 Heavy Duty Portable Basketball

System is designed for use in schools, Higher Education
and Leisure centres offering the advantages of the U
Just Basketball System with heavy duty pole and wheels
for easy movement.

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Basketball Rules

The rules of basketball can vary slightly depending on the level of play (for example professional
rules differ from college rules) or where the game is played (international rules are different from
USA professional rules). These rule differences, however, are usually just variations on the basic
game of basketball and the majority of the rules discussed below can be applied to most any
game of basketball played.

The winner of a basketball game is the team with the most points. You get points by throwing
the basketball through the opponent's hoop or basket. In regular play a basket made from within
the three point line is worth 2 points and a basket shot from outside the three point line is worth
three points. When shooting a free throw, each free throw is worth 1 point.

Rules for the offense

The basketball team on offense is the team with the basketball. When a player has the basketball
there are certain rules they must follow:

1) The player must bounce, or dribble, the ball with one hand while moving both feet. If, at any
time, both hands touch the ball or the player stops dribbling, the player must only move one foot.
The foot that is stationary is called the pivot foot.

2) The basketball player can only take one turn at dribbling. In other words, once a player has
stopped dribbling they cannot start another dribble. A player who starts dribbling again is called
for a double-dribbling violation and looses the basketball to the other team. A player can only
start another dribble after another player from either team touches or gains control of the
basketball. This is usually after a shot or pass.

3) The ball must stay in bounds. If the offensive team looses the ball out of bounds the other
team gets control of the basketball.

4) The players hand must be on top of the ball while dribbling. If they touch the bottom of the
basketball while dribbling and continue to dribble this is called carrying the ball and the player
will lose the ball to the other team.

5) Once the offensive team crosses half court, they may not go back into the backcourt. This is
called a backcourt violation. If the defensive team knocks the ball into the backcourt, then the
offensive team can recover the ball legally.
Defensive Rules

The team on defense is the team without the basketball.

1) The main rule for the defensive player is not to foul. A foul is described as gaining an unfair
advantage through physical contact. There is some interpretation that has to be made by the
referee, but, in general, the defensive player may not touch the offensive player in a way that
causes the offensive player to lose the ball or miss a shot.

Rules for everyone

1) Although the foul rule is described above as a defensive rule, it applies exactly the same to all
players on the court including offensive players.

2) Basketball players cannot kick the ball or hit it with their fist.

3) No player can touch the basketball while it is traveling downward towards the basket or if it is
on the rim. This is called goaltending. (touching the ball on the rim is legal in some games).

Every player on the court is subject to the same rules regardless of the position they play. The
positions in basketball are just for team basketball strategy and there are no positions in the
rules.

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