Ms. James Basketball Guide
I.
Playing Court:
Key
Free Throw
Base
Line
Basket
a.
b.
c.
d.
I.
Center
Line
3-Point
Line
Basket is 10 feet off the ground
Women’s basketballs are slightly smaller
Free throw line is 15 feet from backboard
Court Size is 50 x 84 feet
The History:
A man named James Naismith in 1891 invented basketball. It started out
with 9 players on each side but was later changed to 5 per side, a metal
ring with a net replaced a peach basket.
II.
The Game:
The game consists of four eight-minute quarters. The objective is to
accumulate more points than the opponent. There are five time outs per
team (1 more given for each overtime)
III.
The Team:
The team consists of five (5) players on a court at one time. The positions
are 2 Guards, 2 Forwards, and 1 Center.
IV.
Scoring:
A field goal (a shot made anywhere on the court) is worth 2 points if in
front of three point line if not 3 points. A free throw (an unguarded shot
by a player after they have been fouled) is worth 1 point.
V.
Free Throws and Fouls:
a. If fouled while shooting a 2 pt shot = 2 free throws unless the shot was
made then only 1.
b. If fouled while shooting a 3 pt shot = 3 free throws unless the shot was
made then only 1.
c. Bonus = After a team makes 7 fouls in a half the other team get a 1&-1 free throw (make the first get to shoot the second) After the 10th
foul the other team get to shoot 2 free throws.
d. Each player is allowed five fouls before they foul out
VI.
Terms:
a. Dribbling: Bouncing the ball to the floor using one hand at a time.
b. Pass: is the movement of the ball by a player who throws, bounces, or
rolls the ball to another player.
c. Pivot: Occurs when a player holding the ball keeps one foot still and
moves the other one.
d. Rebound: When a player controls possession of a missed shot, either
by a teammate (offensive rebound) or an opponent (defensive
rebound)
e. Backcourt: The half of the court opposite of the team’s basket
f. Baseline: End line behind each basket
g. Boxing Out: Stepping in front of the offensive player to keep them
from rebounding.
h. Charging: When an offensive player fouls a defensive player by
running into them.
i. Defense: The team with out the ball
j. Foul: Illegal contact of an opposing player.
k. Frontcourt: the half of the court where the offensive team’s basket is
located.
l. Jump Ball: 1. Used to begin the game where two opposing players
jump to tip the ball (used at the beginning of the game) 2. Used when
two players from opposing teams tie up a ball (alternating possession
rule determines who ball it is)
m. Double Dribble: A violation when a player stops dribbling, picks up
the ball, and then begins to dribble again.
n. Key: Free throw lane and the circle area above the free throw line.
o. Jump Stop: when a player stops and lands on both feet at the same
time.
p. Offense: the team with the ball
q. Screen/Pick: offensive player establishes a stationary position and
blocks a defensive player.
r. Traveling: When a player with the ball takes too many steps without
dribbling.
s. Turnover: Violation by one team that awards the ball to the other
team.