LESSON 8 TOPIC 2: Facilities and Equipment of Basketball

BASKETBALL Basketball can be played anywhere as long as there is a

hoop mounted to a pole or wall and a ball to shoot
through it. The basic idea could hardly be simpler. The
two teams want to do two things:

* Get the ball through

the opposing team’s
basket as much as
possible (offense)
* Stop the opposing
team from doing the
TOPIC 1: History of Basketball same thing (defense)

Basketball As soon as one team has the ball, that team is the
Basketball is a offense and the other team is the defense. The offensive
game played between two tries to position players to take a shot (throw the ball
teams of five players each through the hoop). The defense players position
on a rectangular court, themselves to block this shots. Offense players move
usually indoors. Each around the basket and cut past defense players (abruptly
team tries to score by changing direction to get past the defense) until they can
tossing the ball through set up a reasonably clear shot. The way all his plays out
the opponent’s goal, an largely depends on the court. Dimensions of the court
elevated horizontal hoop and other equipment vary depending on the level of play.
and net called a basket.
It was invented by James Naismith (1861–1939) on or 1. Playing Court
about December 1, 1891, at the International Young An official basketball court, where competitive
Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Training School (now games are played, is a rectangle divided into two
Springfield College), Springfield, Massachusetts, where halves by the midcourt line. On each end of the court,
Naismith was an instructor in physical education. For that baskets are mounted to a backboard and raised to a
first game of basketball in 1891, Naismith used as goals height of 10 feet (3m). The backboard is a rectangle
two half-bushel peach baskets, which gave the sport its that is 6 feet (1.8 m) wide and 3.5 feet (1m) tall.
name. The students were enthusiastic. After much Players often shoot the ball at an angle so that it
running and shooting, William R. Chase made a midcourt ricochets of the backboard and into the basket. The
shot—the only score in that historic contest. Word spread court, in this case an NBA court, is 94 feet long and
about the newly invented game, and numerous 50 feet wide (29 x 15 m). As a possession alternates
associations wrote Naismith for a copy of the rules, which between teams, the teams run to opposite ends of
were published in the January 15, 1892, issue of the the court. When a team’s players are on offense,
Triangle, the YMCA Training School’s campus paper. they are said to be in their frontcourt. If the team’s
Since Naismith and five of his original players were player are on defense, they are in their backcourt.
Canadians, it is not surprising that Canada was the first
country outside the United States to play the game.
Basketball was introduced in France in 1893, in England
in 1894, in Australia, China, and India soon thereafter, and
in Japan in 1900.
The first ball used was a soccer ball (football),
because of its ability to bounce uniformly. It was used for
the first two years. The first baskets were Peach baskets
suspended from the traditional running track of so many
gymnasiums built in that period. Heights of the baskets
were determined by the running track or balcony
height. The first team had nine players, three forwards,
three centers, and three guards. Later it became optional
Along the midcourt line is the center circle,
to reduce five, and finally five was selected as the best
which is 12 feet (3.7 m) in diameter. This circle is used
number. As late as 1950, a total of 16 foreign nations had
for the tip- off, which starts the game. In a tip- off, a
hired Americans to teach the game abroad, conduct
referee throws a ball into the air and one player from
clinics, and act as consultants in schools and cities.
each team jumps to tip the ball to his/ her respective
Basketball was first used in Olympic Games in 1936 in
teammates. The players jumping for the ball can tip, but
Berlin where the United States toyed with all oppositions.
not grab, the ball.
 On each half of the court, there is a three- point also to help see whether a basket was made
line, which an arced line is painted on the floor. Within or not.
the three- point line, you find the key, which consists of c. The Uniform
the free- throw line and free- throw lane. The lane is  The basketball uniform generally consists of
sometimes called “the paint”. Behind the free- throw a tank top and shorts. You also need socks
line there is a semi- circle. The top of this semi- circle is and some good basketball type sneakers.
referred to as the top of the key. Along each side of the Basketball sneakers are good for all the
lane, there are four hash marks. These are called starting and stopping required in the game.
blocks, and designate spots where players must stand You can choose high tops, low tops, or three
quarter height shoes. If you play under the
during foul shots.
basket a lot you may want high tops to help
2. Equipment protect you from getting a twisted ankle.
 You should not wear a watch or a shirt with
a. The Ball buttons while playing basketball. These can
 Professional leagues such as the NBA have scratch or get caught on other players. Also,
very precise parameters for the official you may want to wear a mouthpiece to
basketball they use. This includes color, protect your teeth.
material, size, air pressure, and bounce.
The main thing to know about the basketball d. Game Clock
is the size. There are different sizes for  This is the clock that runs whenever the ball
different ages as well as for boys and for is in play, and stops whenever the ball goes
girls. out of bounds or when a foul is committed. It
 Standard Mens Basketball (Size 7) - This shows how much time remains in the game.
is the size used by the NCAA men, boys high
e. Scoreboard
school, as well as the NBA. It has a
circumference between 29.5 and 30 inches  It is a large board for publicly displaying the
and weighs between 20 and 22 ounces. score in a game or match. Most levels of
sport from high school and above use at
 Standard Womens Basketball (Size 6) -
least one scoreboard for keeping score,
This is the basketball used by NCAA
measuring time, and displaying statistics.
women, girls high school, and the WNBA. It
is between 28.5 and 29 inches in
circumference and weighs 18-20 ounces. f. Twenty- four second device
 Junior Basketball (Size 5) - The junior size
 The team must shoot the ball and make
contact with the rim within 24 seconds of
basketball is for boys and girls between the
taking possession. The 24 second clock
ages of 8-12. It is between 27.25 to 27.75 restarts each time a shot is made or the ball
inches in circumference and weighs 14-16 hits the rim. It also starts over if the opposing
ounces. team kicks the ball.
 Mini Basketball (Size 3) - For young
children ages 5-8, the mini ball is 22 to 22.5 g. Stopwatch or suitable device (not the game
inches in circumference and weighs 10.5 to clock) for timing the time- outs
11.25 ounces. h. Two separate, distinctly different and loud
signals
b. The Basket i. Score sheet
 The basket is made up of the backboard, j. Player foul markers
rim, and net. The rim is 18 inches in k. Team foul markers
diameter. A regulation backboard is 72 l. Alternating possession arrow
inches wide by 48 inches tall, although
you will find backboards can vary in size. TOPIC 3: Rules and Regulations in Basketball
 The rim should be 10 feet from the
ground. Typically, a 10 foot rim is used from Basic Rules of Basketball:
ages 6th grade and older. For younger kids
you can lower the goal so that they can take 1. Players: Five players per team on the floor at
a proper shot at the goal. For kindergarten a time with unlimited substitutions. Usually
through second grade children you can try a players fill the standard positions of 2 forwards,
6-foot goal. Then move it up to 8 feet for 3rd 2 guards, and 1 center. The names of these may
and 4th grade. Try nine feet for 5th grade. Of be changed depending on the offense played.
course, this depends on the size, strength,
and skill of the player. 2. Offense: Team or individual patterns of play
 The basketball net hooks onto eight rungs on that are used to get the ball into scoring position.
the bottom of the rim. It hangs down There are two basic types of offensice attacks:
around 15 to 18 inches. The net helps to the slow deliberate attack and the fast break
slow the ball coming through the hoop and attack.
 3. Defense: Players may choose to play either and finger pads and not with the palms of the
a man to man defense (person to person) or hands.
zone. In man to man each player is assigned a b. Passer step forward in the direction of the
specific person to guard/ play defense on. In a receiver. Passes should be made with a quick
zone defense, players are assigned a specified arm extension and a snap of the wrists, with
area to guard. The object of defense is to try to thumbs and fingers providing momentum.
take the ball away from your personor the c. After the pass is released, the palms should be
facing the floor.
person in your assigned zone area to force them
d. Avoid telegraphing the direction of the pass.
to take a low percentage shot.
Learn to use peripheral vision and keep eyes
4. Scoring: Field goals= 2 or 3 points. Free moving from place to place to develop an
throws = 1v point. awareness of the teammates’ positions.
e. Anticipate the spot toward which a teammate
5. Timeouts: Timeouts are one minute or 30 will be moving to receive the pass.
seconds in length and can be requested during
a dead ball or any time by the team in possesion Different Kinds of Passing:
of the ball. Each team gets a total of five
timeouts for the entire game. Baseball Pass

6. Timing: Body weight shifts from back

to front. A sidearm should
* Time stops each time an official be avoided. Hold the ball
blows the whistle indicating a dead ball. with the hand, swing the
* There is one minute between hand back and throw the
quarters and 10 minutes at the half. ball by the way a catcher throws it to the second base.

* A player has 10 seconds to shoot a Chest Pass

free throw. Generally, one foot is ahead
* A player has 5 seconds to inbound of the other, knees flexed
the ball. slightly. Ball is held at chest
level, fingers spread at each
* Running time is used in physical side of the ball. Elbows
education and intramural situations. The clock remain close to the body and
does not stop on dead balls. the ball is sent with extended arms and proper wrist
snap, as one foot moves forward the receiver.

LESSON 9 Overhead Pass

BASIC SKILLS Stand in a short position, with

the ball held overhead. The
arms, upward, throw with a
forceful wrist and finger snap.
The pass should take a slight downward path to be most
effective.
Underhand Pass
- The ball should be held one
side in both hands with the
foot on the other side towards
TOPIC 1: BASIC SKILLS IN BASKETBALL the receiver. The ball is
somewhat face towards the receiver with a step made
1. Passing- regardless of which pass is used, certain with the leading foot.
factors are common to all passes. Great passers can
see the whole court and anticipate where a teammate Bounce Pass
will go and what a defender will do. Mastering the
basics is the place to start. Develop a two-hand chest Any of the three passes
pass, bounce pass and overhead pass so you can described can be adapted
deliver the ball to your teammates in the best position for to make a bounce pass.
them to shoot or beat their defender. Steve Nash or The object is to get the
Derrick Rose can dazzle you with a behind-the-back or pass to the receiver on first
a no-look pass. But those moves are not just for show; bounce so that the ball comes to his out stretched hands
they provide a teammate the best chance to score. about waist high. The ball must be bounced a little more
a. For firm control, hold the ball with the thumb than halfway between the two players.
2. Catching- receiving the ball is the most important c. Fix the eye on the target during all phases of the shot.
fundamental skill. Many turn overs involve failure to d. Cock the wrist as the shots starts.
handle a pass properly. e. Be sure that follow through is made.
a. Move toward the pass with the fingers spread
and relaxed, reaching for the ball with elbows Different Kinds of Shooting:
bent and wrists relaxed.
b. Hands “give” as the ball comes in. Jump Shot
3. Dribbling- it is used to advance the This shot can be executed
ball, break for a basket, or a from a running or standing
manuever out of a difficult situation.
position. It is a difficult shot
Top point guards dribble and control
the ball as if it were on a string. Good for the opponent to
technique is critical for a ball handler. anticipate and almost
You should dribble with your fingertips impossible to guard
rather than your palm. Dribble with against. To make an
your head up so you can see the accurate shot, you need balance, coordination, and a
opposition and your teammates. Keep your body low clear view of the target.
and use your off-ball hand to help keep your defender
at bay. Work on dribbling with both hands, so you'll be From a running position, come to a quick stop and jump
as comfortable going to your left or your right. high in the air. Bring the ball overhead with your shooting
a. The knees and trunk are slightly flexed, hands hand behind and under it. At the peak of the jump,
and eyes forward. Peripheral vision is important. Do release the ball when the body is no longer moving
not look beyond the ball and see it in the lower part upward. Keep your eyes focused on the front of the
of the visual area. basket and release the ball with a finger and wrist
b. The ball is propelled by the fingertips with the action rather than arm movement. Try to put as much
hand cupped and relaxed. There is a little arm arch as possible on the ball and follow through with your
motion. Push rather than slap the ball. wrist and arm.
c. The dribbling hand should be alternated.
Hook Shot
4. Shooting- the primary objective of the game is to To make a hook shot, your back
score goals. It's difficult to score if you can't shoot the
must be toward the basket, the foot
ball effectively. As Better Basketball Coaching
approximately a shoulder width
explains, shooting is something of an art form, and
some players, such as Kevin Durant and Ray Allen, apart. Take a big step with your left
have a knack for it. But everyone can improve their foot. With your body protecting the
shooting through proper technique and lots of practice. ball from the defender, push hard
Proper technique includes squaring your body up to off the left foot and jump into the air.
the target, shooting the ball with your fingertips, Extend your right arm fully and with the ball in your left
keeping your elbows from flying, putting backspin and hand. Sweep your right arm upward to your right ear and
arc on the shot and following through completely after release the ball. Follow through with your wrist and hand.
letting the ball fly.
a. Both the toes and the shoulders face the basket. One- hand Set Shot
The weight is evenly distributed on both feet.
If right- handed, support the ball
The ball is held between the shoulder and eye
with your left hand, holding the
level.
back and bottom with your right
b. A comfortable grip, with fingers well spread and
the ball resting on the pads of the fingers is hand, push upward and outward,
essential. One should be able to see daylight releasing the ball off the ends of
between the palm of the hand and the ball. your fingers with strong wrist
c. The eye is fixed on the target (the rim or the action and follow through with
backboard) for the rest of the shot. As the shot fingers and arms. Keep your body
starts, the wrist is cocked. balanced and your eyes focused on the basket. Keep
d. The follow- through imparts a slight backspin to your right slightly advanced when using this shot? This is
the ball. The arms are fully extended, the wrist usually used foul shot, so it must be practiced every day
is completely flexed, and the hand drops down for a free throw.
towards the floor. The arch should be 45
degrees or a little higher. Lay- up Shot

Common factors to all shots that used to be learned This is used when the player
and practice: is running towards the
a. Good body position is important. basket. It involves the
b. Make a good grip of the ball with fingers well principle of opposition, that
spread and the ball resting on the pads of the is, if you shoot from the right
fingers. side, the take- off is with the
left foot and vice versa. It is executed from a leap that a. Point Guard
carries the shooter beneath the backboard. Step off with
your left foot to make a right- handed lay- up shot. -The point guard also called/ known as the
Release the ball at the height of your jump. When one. This player is typically the best dribbler and passer
shooting from the side, lay the ball gently against the on the team. The point guard is sometimes called the
backboard so that it will drop through the basket; if floor general, which indicates the key role that the point
shooting from the front, also try to play the ball against guard plays. They are responsible for directing plays.
the backboard. Point guards are often shorter or smaller players.

Rebounding b. Shooting Guard

Although it helps to be tall and have jumping ability, - The shooting guard, also called the number
rebounding is a matter of desire as well as ability. two, is typically a team’s best outside shooter on the
Charles Barkley was relatively small for a forward, but he team. Along with the small forward, is often reffred to as
was an outstanding rebounder. He had the ability to a “wing” due to common positioning tactics. This
determine where an errant shot was likely to fall, the player planks the point guard and moves around the
willingness to crash the boards relentlessly and the court to try to create some space to take a shot that is
strength to block out taller opponents. Blocking out your uncontested by the opposition.
opponent - also called boxing out - is one of the keys to
c. Power Forward
good rebounding. To do it effectively, maintain your
concentration and focus.’ - The power forward is usually near the basket
and moves from one side of the basket to the other to
Pivoting
try to get free from the opposition player that is guarding
It is a maneuver that protects the ball by keeping the him. Power forwards also are skillled rebounders.
body between the ball and the defensive player.The ball
is held firmly in both hands, with elbow out to protect it. d. Small Forward

One foot, the pivot foot, must always be in contact with - The small forward is typically a better outside
the floor. Turning on that foot is permitted, but it must not shooter than a power forward and usually smallerthan
be dragged away from the pivot spot. The lead foot may, a power forward.
however, step in any direction. e. Center
Defense
- Traditionally, the center is the tallest player
Even the best scorers go into shooting slumps. But you on the team. The center’s role is to establish a position
can always play good defense if you hustle and near the basket to allow him/ herself an easy jump shot.
understand both individual and team defense. When you On defense, the center attempts to block shots and grab
are defending a player, keep your head lower than his. rebounds.
Stay close enough to the offensive player to bother him -- LESSON 10
but not so close he can blow by you with one step. Know TECHNICAL OFFICIALS IN BASKETBALL
your opponent's tendencies so you can dictate the
direction you want him to move. Be aware of the other
players on the court, so you can play help defense when
a teammate loses his man.
TOPIC 2: POSITION AND ROLE OF THE PLAYERS

Basketball can be played by as few as two

players. However, organized basketball games include
two teams comprised to five players per team. Each team
can have more than five players, but only five players per
team are allowed on the court at one time. TOPIC 1: Officials in Basketball
The team’s head coach determines when
Basketball is a team sport consisting of five
players go in and come out of the game. Reserve
players in court playing. The purpose of the team is
players enter the game through a process called
to shoot the ball into one’s team basket and make
substitution. Substitutions can only occur when play
a score and also to prevent the other team for
stops, such as during a timeout or when the referee
securing the ball or from scoring. The ball may be
calls a violation.
passed, thrown, tapped, rolled, or dribbled in any
Each player on a team is categorized by direction, subject to the restrictions laid down by the
position. There are five positions on a traditional rules of the game.
basketball team:
Officials, Table officials, and Commissioner entering the field goals and the free throws
made.
The officials shall be a crew chief and 1 or 2
umpire(s). They shall be assisted by the table officials * Foul charged on each player. The scorer
and by a commissioner, if present. must notify an official immediately when 5 fouls are
charged on any player. He shall enter the fouls to charge
The table officials shall be a scorer, a timer
on each head coach and must notify an official
and a shot clock operator.
immediately when a head coach should be disqualified.
The commissioner shall sit between the Similarly, he must notify an official immediately that a
scorer and the timer. His primary duty during the game player should be disqualified, if he has committed 2
is to supervise the work of the table officials and to technical fouls, or 2 unsportsmanlike fouls, or 1
assist the crew chief and umpire(s) in the smooth technical and 1 unsportsmanlike foul.
functioning of the game. The officials of a given game
* Time- outs. He must notify the officials of the
should not be connected in any way with either the team
time- out opportunity when a team has requested a
on the playing court. The officials, table officials, and the
time- out and notify the head coach through an official
commissioner shall conduct the game in accordance
when the head coach has no more time- out(s) left in a
with these rules and have no authority to change them.
half or overtime.
The official’s uniform shall consist of an official’s shirt,
long black trousers, black socks and black basketball * The next alternating possession, by
shoes. The officials and table officials shall be uniformly operating the alternating possession arrow. The scorer
dressed. shall reverse the direction of the alternating possession
arrow immediately after the end of the first half as the
The officials shall have the power to make
teams shall exchange baskets for the second half.
decisions on infractions of the rules committed either
within or outside the boundary line including the scorer’s 3. Time Keeper
table, the team benches and the areas immediately
behind the lines. The officials shall blow their whistles a. Notes when each half is to start.
when an infraction of the rules occurs, a quarter or b. Keeps record of playing time and time of
overtime ends or the officials find it necessary to stop the stoppage.
game. The officials shall not blow their whistles after a c. Starts a time- out watch and directs the
successful field goal, a successful free throw or when the scorer to signal to the referee the resumption of
ball becomes live. the game.
d. Indicates with a gong, or bell the expiration
Officiating Basketball and Their Duties
of playing time in each half or extra period.
1. Referee and Umpire. Conduct the game according 4. Shot clock operator. The shot clock operator shall
to the rules: be provided with a shot clock which shall be:

a. putting the ball in play * Started or restarted when:

b. determining when the ball is dead
 On the playing court a team gains
c. administering penalties
control of a live ball. After that, the
d. ordering time- outs
mere touching of the ball by an
e. beckoning substitutes to come to court
opponent does not start a newshot
f. handling the ball to a player for throw- in clock period if the same team
g. They have the power to make decisions remains in control of the ball.
for infractions of the rules committed either
within or outside the boundary lines.  On a throw- in, the ball touches or is
Finally, the referee and the umpire shall also legally touched by any player on the
penalize unsportsman- like conduct by any player, playing court.
coach, assistant coach, and substitute or team follower.
*Stopped, but not reset, with the remaining time visible,
2. Scorer. Keeps a chronological running summary of when the same team that previously had control of the
points scored. They shall be provided with a ball is awarded in throw- in as the result of:
scoresheet and shall keep a record of:
* A ball having gone out- of- bounds.
* Teams, by entering the names and numbers * A player of the same team having been
of the players who are to begin the game and of all injured.
substitutes who enter the game. When there is an * A technical foul committed by that team.
infraction of the rules regarding the 5 players to begin * A jump ball situation.
the game, substitutions or numbers of players, he shall * A double foul.
not notify the nearest official as soon as possible. * A cancellation of equal penalties on both
teams.
* Running summary of points scored, by
 Stopped, but also not reset, with the remaining gone out- of- bounds)’
time visible, when the same team that previously had - Jump ball situation.
control of the ball is awarded a front court throw- in and - A team shall be awarded a
14 or more seconds are displayed on the shot clock as throw- in from the throw- in line
a result of a foul or violation. in its frontcourt as a result of an
unsportsmanlike or disqualifying
*Stopped and reset to 24 seconds, with no display
foul.
visible, when:
- After the ball has touched the
*The ball legally enters the basket. ring on an unsuccessful shot for
* The ball touches the ring of the a field goal, an unsuccessful last
opponent’s basket and it is free throw, or on a pass, if the
controlled team which regains control of
bythe team that was not in control of the ball is the same team that
the ball before it has touched the was in control of the ball before
ring. the ball touched the ring.
* The team is awarded free throw(s). TOPIC 2: Hands signals used in Basketball
*The team is awarded a backcourt
throw- in: Mechanics in Officiating Basketball
- As the result of a foul or violation
(not for the ball having gone out- 1. When out- of- bounds situations or violations occurs:
of- bounds.
a. Blow the whistle long and loud enough to be
- As the result of a jump ball heard by all participants and officials.
situation for the team that
b. Raise the hand to signal the stop of the time.
previously did not have the
control of the ball. c. Signal the kind of violation.
- The game is stopped because d. Call- out- loud the color of the team to which
of an action not connected with the ball will be awarded and signal the
the team in control of the ball. direction to which the team will proceed.
- The game is stopped because e. Point the spot where throw- in will be taken.
of an action not connected with
either team, unless the 2. When foul is committed:
opponents would be placed at a
disadvantage. a. Blow the whistle once.
* Stopped and reset to 14 seconds, b. Be sure the player knows the nature of the foul
with 14 seconds visible, when: being charged.
- The same team that previously c.Proceed to the scorer’s table in such a manner
had control of the ball is that the scorer has a clear view of you.
awarded a frontcourt throw- in
and 13 seconds or less are d. Clearly signal the number of the offending
displayed on the shot clock: player for a few seconds enable the scorer to
- As the result of a foul or violation record the number accurately.
(not for the ball having gone out- e.Indicate the kind of foul committed and complete
of- bounds). the procedure indicating the penalty.
- The game being stopped
because of an action not
connected with the team in The referee exchanges positions upon completion of
control of the ball. the signals.
- The game being stopped
because of an action not Game Clock Signals
connected with either team,
unless the opponents would be
placed at a disadvantage.
- The team that previously did not
have the control of the ball shall
be awarded a froncourt throw- in
as a result of a:
- Personal foul or violation
(including for the ball having
 Scoring

Substitution and Time- out

Number of Players

Informative

Violations
Types of Fouls Foul Penalty Administration- Reporting to Table

Administrating Free Throws- Active Official (Lead)

Administrating Free Throws- Passive Official (Trail in

2 PO & Center in 3 PO)

Special Fouls

TOPIC 3: Terminologies used in Basketball

1. Baseline – The end line.

2. Boxing Out – A term use to designate a player’s

position under the backboard that prevents an
opposing player from achieving a good rebounding
position.
3. Carrying – In a carry, your hand makes contact
with the bottom of the ball, then flips the ball over in
the act of dribbling.
4. Charging – Personal contact against the body of an
opponent by a player with the ball.
5. Cut – A quick offensive move by a player trying to get
free for a pass.
6. Denial Defense – Aggressive individual defense
where the defensive player works hard to keep the
offensive player from receiving a pass.
7. Double Dribble – When one person dribbles, stops ASSESSMENT
and picks up the ball and starts to dribble with two
hands simultaneously. Direction: Make a video presentation of the
8. Dribble – The process of bringing the ball down the following tasks. In doing the activities, observe
floor or moving the ball from place to place using the health protocol. Submit the video presentation to
finger pads to tap the ball. your subject instructor through FB Page or ask
him/her for instructions and it will be graded
9. Drive – An aggressive move toward the basket by a
player with the ball. through rubric to be given by your instructor.

10. Fake (Feint) – Using a deceptive move with the ball to 1. Execute the following in 1 minute
pull the defensive player out of position. a. Dribbling
b. Different kinds of Passing
11. Fast Break – Moving the ball quickly down the
c. Shooting (free throw line, 3 point
court in order to score before the defense can set up.
line, inside the three point line and
12. Field Goal – A basket scored from the field, worth anywhere.
two points, unless outside the three point line.
13. Free Throw – The privilege given a playerto 2. Perform the Official Hands Signals
score one point by an unhindered throw for a goal
from within the free throw line.
14. Lay- up – A shot where a player releases the ball
close to the basket while continuing to run off one foot.
15. Pick – A special type of screen where a player
stands so the defensive player slides to make contact,
freeing an offensive teammate for a shot, drive, or
pass.
16. Pivot – Takes place when a player who is holding
the ball steps one or more than once in any direction
with the same foot. The other foot, called the pivot foot,
is kept at its point of contact with the floor.
17. Press – A team’s attempt to take the ball away
from their opponent before they can set up their
offense.
18. Rebound – When a shot bounces off the backboard
or basket and is pulled down by a player.
19. Team’s Back Court – The part of the court
containing the opponent’s basket.
20. Team’s Front Court – The part of the court
containing the team’s own basket.
21. Telegraphing the Pass – Indicating where you are
going to pass by looking or signaling.
22. Throw- in – A method of putting the ball in play from
out of bounds.
23. Traveling – When a player in possession of the ball
within bounds progresses illegally in any direction.
24. Violation – An infraction of the rules resulting in a
throw- in from out of bounds for the opponents.