Personal

SafetyProtocols in
Playing Basketball
  Basketball is a game played between two
Nature, teams of five players each on a
rectangular court, usually indoors. The
Background
objective of the game is to shoot a ball
and History of through a basket. It is one of the most
Basketball popular and widely viewed team sport in
the world.
  It was invented by the Canadian clergyman,
educator and physician James Naismith on or
about December 1891, at the International
Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)
Nature, Training School (now Springfield College) in
Background Springfield Massachusetts.
and History of  It was Luther Halsey Gulick, Naismith’s
Basketball supervisor and the College’s first physical
education director, who challenged Naismith to
invent a new indoor game for the school’s
students to play during the long New England
winter.
Basic Skills in
Basketball
  It is an important skill for all basketball
Dribbling players. This skill will allow you to move
up and down the court, maneuver past
defenders and execute plays. This
involves bouncing the ball off the floor
with your hands. 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.
 Here are the tips on basic basketball dribbling:
 Use your fingertips to dribble, never the palm.
Dribbling  Dribble on the side of your body, never bounce the
ball in front repeatedly.
 Get used to bouncing the ball off the ground.
 Lower your body slightly so that the ball is bouncing
rapidly at waist level.
 Look up when you are dribbling, not on the ground
or on the floor.
 When switching the ball from one hand to another,
bounce the ball across hard and quick.
 When changing direction, shift the momentum of
your body towards that direction.
Shooting
 The act of attempting to score
points by throwing the ball through
the basket. It requires the ability to
properly hold and throw the ball into
the air toward the basket while
avoiding defenders.
 A general procedure that all good basketball shooters more or
less follow:
Shooting   Half-bent your knees before shooting a basketball for more
potential power.
  Your dominant hand should have its fingers spread out.
  Only the fingertips should be gripping onto the ball.
  Your other hand support the ball on the side.
  The ball should be brought above the head in one motion.
  At this point, the angles at your armpit, elbow, and wrist is
at 90 degrees.
  While extending your knees, extend your forearm and your
wrist.
  Make sure you follow through with your wrist movement. It
feels natural to jump
 upon release.
 Tips on shooting a basketball:
  Always keep track of the distance between you and the
Shooting hoop.
  Tuck your elbows inward towards each other when
shooting.
  Shoot the basketball at an arc. It increases accuracy.
  Aim at the part inside the rim farthest from your
standpoint.
  Use screens and offensive-plays to get open.
  Square up your shooting hand with the basketball hoop.
  Grip the basketball tightly with only your thumb and little
finger.
  Aim with your index finger or middle finger only.
  Never hesitate due to the fear of a block shot.
Passing
 Another skill that when mastered
can help you become a complete
basketball player. A pass happens
when one player throws the ball to
another player with a purpose of
setting up a play or taking a shot.
Passing  Points of emphasis in teaching passing:
  A good pass is a pass a teammate can catch.
  When passing, step toward your receiver.
  When catching, step toward the pass.
  Like shooting, the ball should have a backspin
to it. This is accomplished by following through
on every pass.
  Chest Pass. The pass originates from the chest. It is
thrown by gripping the ball on the sides with the
thumbs directly behind the ball. When the pass is
thrown, the fingers are rotated behind the ball and
the thumbs are turned down.
 Bounce Pass. Is thrown with the same motion
however it is aimed at the floor. It should be thrown
Basic Passes far enough out that the ball bounces waist high to
the receiver.
 Overhead Pass. Is often used as an outlet pass.
Bring the ball directly above your forehead with
both hands on the side of the ball and follow
through. Do not bring the ball behind your head,
because it can get stolen and it takes a split-second
longer throw the pass.
  The objective of this is to successfully
gain possession of the basketball after a
missed field goal or free throw, as it
rebounds from the hoop or backboard.
Rebounding This plays a major role in the game, as
most possessions end when a team
misses a shot. The team with the most
possessions has a better chance of
winning.
  How to rebound:
  Find a good position on the court.
  Get low to the ground.
  Spread your arms.
  Box out your opponent, if necessary.
Rebounding
  Jump towards the ball.
  Grasp the ball with both hands, if
possible.
  Have a plan to pass the ball.
  Learn to anticipate missed shots.
  A big part of basketball, you will find
yourself running back and forth as the
game quickly transitions between
offense and defense. When you have the
Running 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.
  Tips to improve running:
 1. Lean forward
 2. Run on the balls of your feet
 3. Swing your arms and hands from cheek to
Running cheek (that is butt cheek to face cheek) along-
side your body – don’t allow your arms to cross-
over in front of your body.
 4. Always do a combination of dynamic
stretching and warm-up activities.
  Every Filipino loves basketball. When
you around the Philippines, you can
Equipment see basketball courts even in the
and Facilities small villages or provinces. Thus, we
in Basketball should be familiarized with the
different equipment and facilities
used in Basketball.
Equipment in  1. Ball – a ball of basketball is most of the
Basketball time made of leather with the official size
of 29.5 to 30 inches in circumference for
men’s game and 28.5 inches in
circumference for women’s game. It
should weigh 18 to 22 ounces. When
bounced off 6 feet from the floor, a well
inflated ball should bounce 49 to 54
inches in height.
Equipment in 2. Uniform - When one starts
Basketball coaching a basketball team, the most
important requirement for a team is
to have a uniform. This helps one in
differentiating a team from another.
A uniform consists of a jersey (shirt),
shorts, numbers on the front and
back of the shirts for identification.
 3. Basketball sneakers -
Equipment in Basketball shoes help prevent
Basketball injuries, in part, by providing
adequate ankle support. High-
top sneakers offer the best ankle
support; these shoes should also
lace up to the top to help provide
a snug fit.
 4. Water Bottle - is a container
Equipment in
Basketball that is used to hold water, liquids
or other beverages for
consumption. The use of a water
bottle allows an individual to
drink and transport a beverage
from one place to another. A
water bottle is usually made of
plastic, glass, or metal.
   Drink a cup of water 4 hours before the game
and another half-cup of water for every 10 to 15
minutes while playing basketball.
  Replenish electrolytes like sodium and
potassium which are lost through perspiration
To with sports drinks or enhanced water.
avoid/prevent   To lower your body temperature and reduce
dehydration: sweating use wet towels or a water mist on the
skin.
  When you’re working out or exerting yourself,
alcoholic and caffeinated beverages, such as
coffee, teas and soda, are not recommended
for optimal hydration.
  Court dimensions. The court is a flat, hard
surface free from obstructions, 28m long and
15m wide, measured from the inner edge of the
boundary line.
 At the backcourt is the team’s own basket,
inbounds part of the backboard and the part of
Facilities in the playing court limited by their own end line,
side lines and center line.
Basketball
 The front court consists of the opponents’
basket, inbounds part of the backboard and the
part of the playing court limited by the end
lines behind the opponents’ basket, side lines
and inner edge of the center line nearest to the
opponents’ basket.
Lines
All lines are
white, 5cm
wide and
clearly visible.
 Engaging in moderate to vigorous
physical activities may require one to
exert much effort. These physical
activities require players to use their
strength and muscle power in order to
performed. In that case, players may
experience different temporary health
conditions that may hinder them to
perform these physical activities at their
best. These temporary health
conditions may be the following
  it is an abnormal depletion of body
fluids. It happens when the body
loses greater amount of water than
the amount being taken in. To avoid
Dehydration - dehydration drink water before and
after an exercise, replenish the
electrolytes, have a regular breaks
and avoid alcoholic and caffeinated
beverages.
  it occurs when people push themselves
too hard during a physical activity: sports
and exercises; motion control video
games such as Nintendo Wii and
PlayStation Move; and hobbies like
Overexertion - woodworking, building and remodeling.
To avoid injuries because of overexertion,
proper posture and the use of safe and
efficient workspaces, proper lifting
techniques and lighter loads, and know
your body limits should be observed.
  is a condition of having an abnormally
low body temperature, usually caused
by prolonged exposure to cold
temperature. To avoid hypothermia,
wear warm but breathable layers of
Hypothermia
clothing, pay attention to shivering (if
severe, stop exercising and go
indoors), take several breaks in
exercise to maintain core body
temperature, and bring extra clothes.
 it occurs when the body's core
temperature begins to rise.
Stages of hyperthermia: heat
stress, heat fatigue and heat
Hyperthermia exhaustion. To avoid
hyperthermia, take a regular
break, drink adequate water,
wear comfortable clothing and
find a shady place to rest.
  Directions: Answer the following questions.
Write your answer in your activity notebook.
 1. What is your favorite basketball team in
PBA/NBA? Why?
Assignment
 2. Who motivated or influenced you in your
team of interest? How?
Directions:
Conduct a
survey to
someone play
basketball.
Complete the
needed
information
using the
template below: