{ 5 Simple Rules to Basketball By: Aimee Reischel

 For a normal game you need 5 players  You can also play with less players in a “pick-up” game  Another common number to play basketball with is 3  WE WILL BE PLAYING 5 ON 5 Rule 1: Number of players

 3 points: Beyond the three point arc (Blue half circle in our gym)  2 points: Most common, anywhere in front of the three point arc  1 Point: Free-throw, only time you can get one point Rule 2: Scoring

 Traveling (Moving two steps without dribbling the ball)  Double-Dribble (When you dribble, pick up the ball and dribble again)  Carry (Twisting you hand from the bottom of the ball to the top, hand must stay on top) Rule 3: Violations

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 Illegal action by one player from one to the another playing on the opposite team.  If contact occurs where there is an unfair advantage is called a foul.  Can be offensive and defensive. Rule 4: Fouls

 Defensive: CANNOT block, push, trip, strike or hold the player  Offensive: CANNOT charge into a stationary defender  Each person gets 5 fouls to “Commit” throughout the game Rule 5: Fouls Cont…

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 Number of players: 5 on 5, 3 on 3 are most common  Scoring: 3, 2, 1 points  Position: Center, Forwards, Guards  Violations: Traveling, Double Dribble, Carry  Fouls: Offensive, Defensive Review!

 Knowing the basic rules of basketball will help you understand when you are playing/ watching a game.  It can also make basketball a lifelong activity. Why is it important?

What is the most common points you can get in one shot?  1  2  4  3  All of the above QUIZ!

What is considered a foul out of the following?  Hitting someone’s arm while they are shooting  Letting someone run by you with the ball  Blocking a shot

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