Basketball

Is a team sport, in which the goal is

to shoot a ball through a basket
that is positioned on both ends of
the court. Typically, two teams of
five players play on a rectangular
court. Basketball is one of the
world’s most popular and
extensively watched sports.
 Objective of the Game
• The main objective of basketball is to make a
goal and score points. A goal is made by
shooting the ball through the basket or hoop.
The goal post or basket for a team is in the
opponent’s court. Each team should not only
try to make a goal and prevent the opposite
team from taking control of the ball, but
should also try to protect the basket in their
court and prevent the opponent from making
a goal.
 HEALTH BENEFITS OF BASKETBALL
• Burns calories: Running, jumping and quick movements done in
basketball provide a significant amount of aerobic exercise and can
burn a great deal of calories.
• Great for cardiovascular health: Basketball can help you develop
cardiovascular endurance, depending on how many times play
stops. Keep moving and you’ll keep your heart rate up. Building
endurance can help keep your heart healthy, reducing the risk of
heart disease and stroke later in life.
• Develops concentration and self-discipline: Like every other sport,
basketball has rules to follow, and breaking them can result in
penalties not just for you, but for your team. Practicing self-
discipline helps one become more competitive yet fair and clean in
their game and focused in succeeding.
 HEALTH BENEFITS OF BASKETBALL
• Builds bone strength: Jumping and other physical demands
of basketball help develop and improve bone health. The
stronger your bones, the less likely they are to break.
Weight-bearing physical activity causes new bone tissue to
form, making bones stronger. Bones and muscles both
become stronger when muscles push and tug against bones
during physical activity.
• Enhances confidence: Basketball truly improves anyone’s
confidence. Making good shots and being a part of a good
team can increase your self-esteem and help gain more
confidence. A confident person has more faith in his or her
skills and can face life with a better disposition.
 HEALTH BENEFITS OF BASKETBALL
•Mental development: Basketball requires a wide range of
physical skills, but it is also a fast-paced mental game.
Research on the mental aspects of basketball has revealed
that players must develop a great deal of attention to quickly
and accurately process what’s happening on the court and
make effective decisions with the ball and on defense. During
a fast-paced game, you must train yourself to constantly
observe your teammates and opponents and evaluate what
course of action to take in response to their actions. This can
translate to helping you make quick decisions on the job and
in other real-life situations.
 HISTORY
Basketball was invented in December
1891, by Canadian Dr. James Naismith,
He presented the game when he was a
physical education professor and
instructor at the International
Young Men's Christian Association
Training School (YMCA) (today,
Springfield College) in Springfield,
Massachusetts, USA, was trying
to keep his gym class active on a rainy
day.
The first games used peach baskets
nailed to the wall. The first ball used was
a soccer ball.
 BASIC SKILLS OF BASKETBALL

• DRIBBLING

• PASSING

• SHOOTING

• DEFENSE

• BLOCKING

• REBOUNDING
 DRIBBLING
Is a skill in basketball
that permits you to
move inside the court.
It is a legal method that
allows you to progress
to make a score. This
includes bouncing the
ball off the floor with
your hands as you move
on the floor.
 PASSING
A pass consists of an
intentional transfer of
the ball from one player
to another of the same
team.
- It is a skill that
maximazes the player’s
involvement to set up a
play to earn a successful
throw on the basket and
earn a score for the
team.
 SHOOTING
Is the act of throwing
the ball with an
intention of getting it
into the ring or basket
to earn points. This is
an offensive skill that
every basketball player
should master to win a
game
DEFENSE
In basketball,
playing defense
means trying to stop
your opponent from
scoring.
BLOCKING
Block or blocked
shots occurs when a
defensive player
legally deflects a
field goal attempt
from an offensive
player to prevent a
score.
REBOUNDING
It is the capability to
jump with power in
possessing the ball as
it bounces from the
rim after an
unsuccessful shot
before touching the
floor.
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