HANDBOOK DIGITAL BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL HANDBOOK GONZALES CHOLO PAULO S G-11 JOULE



COURT DIMENSION basketball court is 91.86ft long and 49.21ft wide. The total playing area for a court is 4520.43 ft² and 7A 290.5ft² if run- offs and sidelines are required Length (International): 28m Width (International): 15m Length (other levels): 26-28m

BASKET A hoop or basket with net around its circumference and of 18 inch diameter is firmly hung horizontally from a rectangular backboard of 3.5 feet height and 6 feet width on either sides of the court. The rim of the hoop is 10 feet above the ground. The backboard in various international competitions is transparent for better visibility. Ball Basketball is an orange-colored and rough- textured spherical ball with black contours usually made of leather or composite tough materials. The ball is bounced continuously (dribbling), thrown through the air to other players (passing), and towards the basket (shooting). So a typical basketball must be very durable and easy to hold on to. Other Equipment There may be some more equipment for convenience. -Some international courts have a game clock that makes a beep at the end of each period. Some also show the shot clock countdown. -Sometimes, the back boards have bordering lights that light up and indicate that a period is about to end

BASIC SKILLS IN BASKETBALL Dribbling.- in basketball is an action the ball-handler can take to move the ball on the court while retaining possession. Shooting.-throwing the basketball toward the hoop; Defense. refers to the defensive strategies, alignments, and positioning that a team uses to prevent the opposing offense from scoring baskets. Rebounding.-A rebound is credited to a team when it gains possession of the ball after any missed shot that is not cleared by a single player (e.g., deflected out of bounds after the shot, blocked out of bounds, bounced directly off the rim out of bounds). Passing.- IN basketball is the act of throwing the ball to a teammate.One player will try to pass the ball to their teammate while the other player tries to steal the ball and take it away.

Technical and Tactical Skills TECHNICAL SKILLS- PASSING AND RECIEVING-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-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-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. 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-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-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 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 IN THE GAME OF BASKETBALL:

The Referee-A referee is the official in charge during and after the game. He is the official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and sometimes to arbitrate on matters. He has the full responsibility to enforce the rules and maintain the order of the game. The referee has the final say on disciplinary matters. He also controls the game and takes up positions on opposite sides of the court. The duties of the Referee include the following: a. Inspects and approves all equipment, including court, baskets, ball, backboards b. Inspects timer’s and scorer’s signals c. Designates the official timepiece and its operator

d. Designates the official scorebook and the official scorer e. Responsible for notifying each captain three minutes before each half is to begin f. Decides whether or not a goal shall count if officials disagree g. May forfeit the game when conditions warrant h. Decides upon matter on which the timers and scorers disagree i. Has the power to make decisions on any points specifically covered by the rules j. Determines of ground rules are necessary The Timekeeper The timekeeper also called Timer is charged with certain duties, according to the rules of basketball. The timekeeper should be familiar with all of the rules and obligations in the game. Mastering these rules and regulations can help avoid confusion during the game for both the officials and the timekeeper. He keeps a record of playing time and stoppages in play, and times the time-outs, and indicates when each half or overtime ends. The Timekeeper also keeps and show the time of a basketball game to ensure that all quarters are played evenly and to indicate the end of the game or quarter. If there is a timing mistake in the game, the official timekeeper must also inform the official of any specific knowledge relating to the mistake. The timekeeper has the responsibility of notifying the officials that time has run out and helping them determine if a goal should count.

The Timekeeper duties include the following: a. Consults officials as to signals used to indicate a time-out and resumption of time b. Keeps eyes on the officials throughout the game c. Checks on the duration of time-outs, substitution, etc. When to start clock: 1. When ball is legally tapped on all jumps balls 2. When ball is touched in bounds, if resumption of play is by a throw-in after clock has been stopped 3. When ball is legally touched after a missed free throw and ball is to remain alive When to stop clock: 1. When time expires at the end of the period 2. When an official signals a foul 3. When an official signals a jump ball 4. When a violation occurs 5. When an official orders a time-out The Scorer The scorer also called scorekeepers keeps a record of points scored, all fouls called against each player, timeouts charged to each team, notes the starting line-ups, and keeps a record of all substitutions. Scorekeepers should also refrain from any other distracting activity, such as texting, chatting, or talking during play. It is also advised that the responsibilities for bookkeeping and timekeeping not be delegated to just somebody else for the protection and confidentiality of the scores. Scoring for individual players is least important.

The Scorer duties include the following: a. Obtains names and numbers of all players who may participate in the game at least ten (10) minutes before the start of the game. At least three (3) minutes before scheduled starting time, have each team designate its first five players. He also reports any failure to comply referees. b. Records field goals made, free throws made and missed, running summary of points scored, personal and technical fouls on each player, team personal fouls per half and timeouts.