Basketball History, Technique, and Rules

Basketball History In 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian minister on the faculty of a college for YMCA professionals (today, Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts, sought a vigorous indoor game to keep young men occupied during the long New England winters. In 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian minister on the faculty of a college for YMCA professionals (today, Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts, sought a vigorous indoor game to keep young men occupied during the long New England winters.1891James NaismithCanadianYMCASpringfield College Springfield, MassachusettsNew England1891James NaismithCanadianYMCASpringfield College Springfield, MassachusettsNew England

Naismith wrote the basic rules, and nailed a peach basket onto the gym wall. The first official game was played in the YMCA gymnasium on January 20, Naismith wrote the basic rules, and nailed a peach basket onto the gym wall. The first official game was played in the YMCA gymnasium on January 20, 1892.January January

The Ball Basketball was originally played with a soccer ball. The first balls made specifically for basketball were brown, and it was only in the late 1950s that Tony Hinkle, searching for a ball that would be more visible to players and spectators alike, introduced the orange ball that is now in common use. Basketball was originally played with a soccer ball. The first balls made specifically for basketball were brown, and it was only in the late 1950s that Tony Hinkle, searching for a ball that would be more visible to players and spectators alike, introduced the orange ball that is now in common use.soccer1950ssoccer1950s

Point Guard The most important position on the court for your offense. The player must be unselfish and willing to pass to teammates. The best dribbler is a given. Both hands should be equal in skill. The point guard must also be a good shooter. If the point guard is not a threat offensively teams will not defend the player once the pass has been made.

Shooting Guard This position requires an agile player and undoubtedly your best perimeter shooter. The player does not necessarily have to be a great ball handler but should be able to "put it on the floor" if necessary. The player should be able to "catch and shoot." This position requires an agile player and undoubtedly your best perimeter shooter. The player does not necessarily have to be a great ball handler but should be able to "put it on the floor" if necessary. The player should be able to "catch and shoot."

Small Forward This position requires a player with a different mentality. This player is probably as important as the point guard. Most of today's offenses require the "three" man to play unselfishly and mentally aware. Many simple offenses are from this position and require the player to run off screens without the ball. Other offenses require the player to put the ball on the floor from the perimeter and know when to pass or shoot. The other name for this position is sometimes referred to as "point forward." This position requires a player with a different mentality. This player is probably as important as the point guard. Most of today's offenses require the "three" man to play unselfishly and mentally aware. Many simple offenses are from this position and require the player to run off screens without the ball. Other offenses require the player to put the ball on the floor from the perimeter and know when to pass or shoot. The other name for this position is sometimes referred to as "point forward."

Power Forward This position should be where you place your best offensive rebounder. Yes, it is true the player should be able to post up and shoot either facing or backing an opponent down. Trust me; put your best offensive rebounder here. This position should be where you place your best offensive rebounder. Yes, it is true the player should be able to post up and shoot either facing or backing an opponent down. Trust me; put your best offensive rebounder here.

Center Think of your best jumper and defender against the opposing team's center. It will make a difference if your team is "small" in height when playing against a team that is tall. Offensively, the player should be able to post up similarly to the power forward but deciding the style of offense will help determine where to place each player. Think of your best jumper and defender against the opposing team's center. It will make a difference if your team is "small" in height when playing against a team that is tall. Offensively, the player should be able to post up similarly to the power forward but deciding the style of offense will help determine where to place each player.

Defense 2-3 Zone

Defense 3-2 Zone

Defense Man to Man

Defense 4-1 Zone

Offense-Flex

Offense-Triangle

Set Screens Pick and Roll

Keys to Good Offense Passing Passing Shot Selection Shot Selection Keep good Spacing Keep good Spacing Set Picks Set Picks Give and Go Give and Go

Violations The ball may be advanced toward the basket by being shot, passed between players, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled (bouncing the ball while running). The ball may be advanced toward the basket by being shot, passed between players, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled (bouncing the ball while running). The ball must stay within the court; the last team to touch the ball before it travels out of bounds forfeits possession. The ball-handler may not move both feet without dribbling, known as traveling, nor may he dribble with both hands or catch the ball in between dribbles, a violation called double dribbling. A player's hand cannot be under the ball while dribbling; doing so is known as carrying the ball. The ball may not be kicked nor struck with the fist. A violation of these rules results in loss of possession, or, if committed by the defense, a reset of the shot clock. The ball must stay within the court; the last team to touch the ball before it travels out of bounds forfeits possession. The ball-handler may not move both feet without dribbling, known as traveling, nor may he dribble with both hands or catch the ball in between dribbles, a violation called double dribbling. A player's hand cannot be under the ball while dribbling; doing so is known as carrying the ball. The ball may not be kicked nor struck with the fist. A violation of these rules results in loss of possession, or, if committed by the defense, a reset of the shot clock.travelingdouble dribblingcarrying the ballshot clocktravelingdouble dribblingcarrying the ballshot clock

Fouls An attempt to unfairly disadvantage an opponent through physical contact is illegal and is called a foul. These are most commonly committed by defensive players; however, they can be committed by offensive players as well. Players who are fouled will receive the ball to pass inbounds again An attempt to unfairly disadvantage an opponent through physical contact is illegal and is called a foul. These are most commonly committed by defensive players; however, they can be committed by offensive players as well. Players who are fouled will receive the ball to pass inbounds again

Technical Fouls A player or coach who shows poor sportsmanship, for instance, by arguing with a referee or by fighting with another player, can be charged with a more serious foul called a technical foul. The penalty involves free throws (which unlike a personal foul, the other team can choose any player to shoot the free throws) and varies between leagues. Repeated incidents can result in disqualification. A player or coach who shows poor sportsmanship, for instance, by arguing with a referee or by fighting with another player, can be charged with a more serious foul called a technical foul. The penalty involves free throws (which unlike a personal foul, the other team can choose any player to shoot the free throws) and varies between leagues. Repeated incidents can result in disqualification. technical fouldisqualification technical fouldisqualification

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