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COURT DIMENSIONS

COURT DIMENSIONS • The playing area of a basketball court in the UK is 91.8ft (28m) in length and 49.21ft (15m) wide. Indoor courts should be 22.96ft (7m) in height. •Sport England's requirements are split into four levels of play: International, Premier (national competition), Club (regional competition) and Community (schools/recreational). This allows courts to be more flexible with sizes. The dimensions of a basketball court in these cases also include a minimum length and width: 85.3ft (26m) x 45.93ft (14m).

BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT AND GEARS

EQUIPMENT GEARS

BASIC SKILLS

Basic skills •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 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.

Basic skills •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 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 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.

TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS Passing and Receiving - The technical skills that make up the fundamentals of ball handling are crucial in playing any type of basketball. Effective passing requires that a player understand how to move their feet in a fluid manner while also having the ability to generate topspin and turnovers. Receiving the ball well requires that a player possess good hands and a solid handle, but also be able to stop on a dime and change directions with authority. Dribbling - is one of the technical and tactical skills of basketball yet so many players fail to master this important skill. Many youth coaches focus on fundamentals to improve their players’ dribbling skills specifically because they believe it is one of the key distinctions between less experienced and more experienced players. A player who can dribble with both hands with confidence has a real advantage in terms of his ability to help his team most effectively, even if he’s not the most athletic or energetic player on the court. Rebounding - in basketball is a tactic used by the defensive team to regain possession of the ball or to steal the ball from an opposing offensive player. The ability to rebound is one of the many skills required in basketball. Along with assists and steals, rebounding is often considered to be one of the most important duties in basketball, as it can have a major impact on whether a defensive or offensive team will emerge victoriously. Shooting - in basketball refers to a number of basketball skills that involve taking a shot at the basket. These may be free throws, shots taken from behind the three-point line, or as part of other plays like alley-oops, passes off rebounds, and so on. Shooting is among the most basic of basketball skills, yet it is also one of the most fundamental. While there are several types of shooting techniques that can be employed, shooting is one of the technical and tactical skills of basketball that should be focused on. Shot blocking - There is a lot more going on than just the numerical value of the points you get to shoot. A good shot blocker will use his height and reach effectively, start his feet and then use his hand-eye coordination to keep his arm in the air after his shot is made. A good shot blocker also has great balance and flexibility in his left leg which allows him to change his angle on attempts near the basket or behind the arc.

TACTICAL SKILLS Spacing -While there are many technical and tactical skills of basketball, it is spacing that really makes up the foundation. The amount of spacing on the court has a huge effect on defense, offense, and even rebounding in basketball. It’s commonly said that the best shot in basketball is no shot at all because a defender can sometimes render a good offensive player useless with proper swarming defense. And while spacing on defense is important to ensure open shooters aren’t left open, you also need effective spacing on offense to ensure the best pass opportunities as well. Cutting through the lane - is the most direct route by which a basketball player can move toward that basket. Cutting in this fashion allows players to finish with a lay-up, take their defender off-balance, or pass quickly to players on the wings. The proper use of cutting movements is crucial because they can open up scoring opportunities for teammates, or dramatically improve the shot quality of one’s own shots. Setting ball screens - is one of the integral technical and tactical skills of basketball that opens up a number of opportunities to attack the defense and find your best player in a scoring position. Setting good ball screens is made up of five parts: footwork, contact, angle, balance, and finishing the play. Each section focuses on an element of setting a screen that if overlooked adds up to give your opponent the opportunity to defend the play effectively. Help defense - Defense wins championships. As cliche as it sounds, it is true. No offensive team can be successful without a strong defense. From the game of basketball, we have seen how some players become successful while others don’t. One of these reasons is because they put the work on their defense more than they do on their offense. So, as a player, it is essential to contribute to the defense of the game.

RULES OF TO GAME

RULES OF TO GAME 1. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. 2. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist). 3. A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running at a good speed if he tries to stop. 4. The ball must be held in or between the hands; the arms or body must not be used for holding it. 5. No shouldering, holding, pushing, tripping, or striking in any way the person of an opponent shall be allowed; the first infringement of this rule by any player shall count as a foul, the second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made, or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game, no substitute allowed.

RULES OF TO GAME 6. A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of Rules 3,4, and such as described in Rule 5. 7. If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the mean time making a foul). 8. A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds into the basket and stays there, providing those defending the goal do not touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edges, and the opponent moves the basket, it shall count as a goal. 9. When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field of play by the person first touching it. In case of a dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds; if he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on that side.

RULES OF TO GAME 11. The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when a goal has been made, and keep account of the goals with any other duties that are usually performed by a referee. 12. The time shall be two 15-minute halves, with five minutes' rest between. 13. The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winner. In case of a draw, the game may, by agreement of the captains, be continued until another goal is made

HOW TO OFFICIATE

HOW TO OFFICIATE • A game of basketball is presided over by a referee and an umpire, along with a timekeeper, a scorer, and a thirty- second operator. The officials should wear uniforms distinct from those of either team. They should report on the playing court at least 10 minutes before game time.

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