Study Guide

Players:  An official basketball team consists of FIVE players.
Guards (including a point guard)- who set up the plays
Forwards- they do most of the rebounding.
All players are responsible for scoring!!

Rules and Procedures

FOUL-  Involves body contact and is usually committed by the defense while attempting to gain possession of the ball except in the case of charging.  Fouls include:

1.  Pushing an opponent
2.  Tripping and opponent
3.  Holding an opponent
4.  Charging- Body contact to an opponent by a player with the ball
5.  Body Contact-  Over the back when rebounding, hitting the arm of the shooter, etc.

PENALTY-  
For a Foul:  1.  Opponents throw in the ball to restart the game
                  2.  Player fouled gets two free throws if they were fouled while in the act of shooting.

VIOLATION-
-infraction of breaking of a rule that is usually committed by the offense while attempting to score.  
Violations include:
         1.  Double Dribble-  Dribbling with both hands at the same time or Dribbling, stopping, and then dribbling again.
         2.  Traveling-  Moving both feet while holding the ball.  back foot may pivot while the front foot moves.
         3.  Three Seconds in the Lane-  An offensive player staying  in the lane for more than 3 seconds at one time.  Players may move in and out of the lane.  While the ball is in the air for a shot, 3 seconds is not counted.
         4.  Kicking the Ball-  May be committed by offense or defense.
         5.  Causing the ball to go out of bounds-  may be committed by offense or defense.
         6.  Illegal throw in-  Holding the ball for more than 5 seconds or stepping on or over the line during the throw in.

PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION-
Ball is given to the opponents for a throw in.

ADDITIONAL RULES-
-The game is started with a jump ball.  This is the only time a jump ball occurs.
-Out of Bounds-  Occurs when a player steps on a sideline or end line or if the ball touches a line or goes over a line.  Boundary lines are out of bounds.
-When two opponents are holding the ball at the same time.  A "tie ball" or "jump ball" is called.  Teams alternate throw ins when a tie ball occurs.

SCORING-
Field Goal- 2 points
Free Throw- 1 point
Behind the Three Point Line- 3 points

DEFENSE-
Zone Defense- Each player is responsible for an area of the court/not a specific player.
Zone Defense forces the other team to shoot from outside.  there are several defense formations (1-2-2, 2-1-2, 1-3-1, 2-3, ETC)  Offense against a zone defense should include quick passing, very little dribbling, and good outside shooting.

Man-To-Man Defense- Each player is responsible for guarding another player on the other team.  Try to stay between the person you are guarding and the basket at all times.  Man-to-Man is better than zone when the opponent has good outside shooters.

Defensive Positioning while rebounding is called Blocking Out.

SKILLS-
PASSING-  A good pass should be aimed between the receiver's waist and shoulders.  The receiver should step toward the ball to catch it.
             Chest Pass-  Short quick pass used most often.
             Bounce Pass-  Used to pass under a defensive player's extended arm.
             Two Handed Overhead Pass-  Used to pass over a defensive player.
            One Handed Overhead Pass-  used to pass a long distance.  Also called a baseball pass.

SHOOTING-  One handed set shot should be executed with feet shoulder width apart, knees bent, one hand under the ball with other hand on side for balance, and shoot from in front of the forehead (not from the side of the head).
     Lay up Shot-  Is one of the highest percentage shots and is the best shot after a drive.  The lay-up is executed with one arm extended to bank the ball off the backboard, take off from the side of the basket, and the take off foot is the opposite of the shooting hand.

DRIBBLING-  Use finger and wrist action (not palm), bend knees and bend at the waist, look up, bounce ball below the waist, and push ball slightly ahead.  Change dribbling hands to get around an opponent or to change direction.

GUARDING-  Move with sliding steps on the balls of the feet, bend knees, and arms in front, moving to mirror the ball.  Stay between your opponent and the basket and guard them tight when they have the ball or are just about to get it.