{ 5 simple rules to basketball by: aimee reischel
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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: ScoringTRANSCRIPT
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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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdijJudyyEcQ
Video on violations
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 gameRule 5: Fouls
Cont…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6rrznSzIfY
Video on fouls
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
CORRECT!
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