Basketball Study Guide
History
Dr. James Naismith introduced the game of basketball in 1891 in Springfield,
Massachusetts. This game was devised to give students an opportunity to play indoors
during the long winter months. The original game was played using peach baskets for
goals, which gave us the name “basket” ball.
There were originally 13 rules and 9 players on the court for each team.
Backboards were later installed to keep spectators from interfering in the game.
Naismith was asked to create a new game in 14 days.
Created from two other sports
•
Soccer
•
Lacrosse
*Also a childhood game played by Naismith called
Duck on a Rock
Today, basketball is played throughout the world. It was adopted into the
Olympics in 1936 when the U.S. defeated Canada nineteen to eight. In 1976, basketball
was also introduced into the Olympics as a women’s sporting event.
Equipment/Dimensions
1.
Ball:
Men: 30 inches in circumference B. Women: 28..5”
2.
Court :
Middle/High School:74-94 feet long x 50 feet wide
3.
FREETHROW LINE
6 feet wide, 4 feet wide, and 9 feet above floor
Basket:
18 inches, 10 feet above floor
The Game
A jump ball decides who gets the ball and the opposite team gets the ball after
half-time or a jump ball. At half time, teams exchange directions. The ball is passed,
thrown, or bounced between players of one team with the intent of scoring. A basic
team has two forwards, two guards, and one center (can change depending on strategy.)
Scoring
Field goal:
two points will be awarded for each shot made inside the three-point line
Three point field goal:
three points will be awarded for each field goal made outside the
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