MODULE IN TEACHING

BASKETBALL  Persian word for sport is based on the root

word meaning winning.

MODULE 1. INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS  Yahoo reference dictionary defined “sport

as an activity involving physical exertion
I - General Concepts: and skill that is governed by a set of rules or
customs and often undertaken
Sports pertain to lifetime activity for competitively.”
some people. Individuals engage to sport as
part of their leisure and/or recreation. Activity
 The oldest definition of sport in English
can be vigorous and competitive or mild and
(1300) is of anything humans find amusing
recreational, depending on the sport. Hence, it
is defined and summarized in this book that the or entertaining.
term SPORTS refer to a highly organized and
competitive physical skill activity with rules and  Roget’s (n.d.) defines the noun sport as an
regulations. “activity for relaxation and amusement” with
Some activities requiring skills such as synonymous including diversion and
air performance, board games, card games, recreation.
wheels racing, and water-boat racing are
likewise categorized as sports only if  Lumpkin (1998) defined sports physical
recognized by the International Olympic activities governed by formal and informal
Committee (IOC). Non-competitive activities, rules that involve competition against an
for example as jogging. Playing like throwing opponent or oneself and are engage in for
and catching, leisure dancing, doing arts and
fun, recreation, or reward.
crafts, nature-trip activities are usually
classified as forms of recreation. The term
recreation here is defined as nay leisure General Classification of Sports
activity that is enjoyable, meaningful and non-
obligatory to the person involved done during 1. Athletics e. g. running,
available time. jumping, and
Throwing events
In this fast changing would, a person
2. Ball (games) e. g. Basketball and
should keep himself physically active to live in Sports Volleyball
the society. There is continuing change in all 3. Club and Ball e. g. Golf
aspects of concern in life, and “sport” as a Sports
pursuit as well as either a profession, leisure 4. Cue Sports e. g. Billiards
and/or recreation has not been spared. It thus 5. Combat Sports e. g. Taekwondo,
takes an eagerness to participate in such sport karatedo etc.
to remain dynamic for lifetime purposes. – 6. Dance Sports e. g. Standard and
Anonymous – Latin Dance Sports
7. Extreme Sports e. g. BMX, UFC,
Motorcross etc.
SPORT DEFINED 8. Gymnastics e. g. Artistic and
Rhythmic
 Internet-based dictionaries define sports as Gymnastics
an organized, competitive, entertaining, and 9. Mind Sports e. g. Chess
movement activity requiring commitment, 10. Motor Sports e. g.Motorcross
discipline, strategy, and fair play, in which a 11. Racket Sports e. g. Badminton and
winner can be defined by objective means. Table Tennis
It is governed by a set of rules or customs. 12. Riding Sports e. g. Equestrian
13. Shooting and e. g. Riffle / Gun
Target Sports Shooting
 Etymologically, the term sport comes from 14. Water Sports e. g. Swimming
the old French disports meaning leisure 15. Weights Sports e. g. Weightlifting
which is done during free time. 16. Winter Sports e. g. Figure / Ice
Skating
 American English uses the term sports to 17. Wheels Sports e. g. Cycling
refer to this general type of recreational
activity.
Classification of Sports According to
Player’s Composition
1. Individual Sports – consist of 1 player
against an opponent.
2. Dual Sports – consist of duo / pair against
another 2 players.
3. Team Sports – consist of three (3) or more
players per team.
Classification of Sports According to Level
1. Amateur – pertains to a proletarian /
popular type of sports consisting of one
player or more acting as ambassador of a
place competing in a highly organized
game.
Ex. National Games, ASEAN Games
and Olympics
2. Professional – is a popular profitable type of
sport elevated as an entertainment.
Ex. Manny Pacquiao (Boxing), Tiger
Woods (Golf), Stephen Curry
(Basketball)
Benefits of Playing Sports
 Chance at sports scholarship
 Develop emotional traits and personality
 Develop physical and mental skills
 Encourage goal setting and achieving
goals
 Health and fitness benefits
 Improve academic performance
 Improve body physique
 Less risk of cigarette, drug and alcohol
use
 Pleasure (Satisfaction)
 Professional growth
 Profit
 Socialization
Exercise – is a physical activity that enhances
one’s physical fitness.
Game – is synonymous to a match governed
by rules and regulators. It also
pertains to recreational activities that are not
considered as a sport. (Example: card games,
internet games, etc.)
Leisure – pertains to the available time used
from work, obligations and responsibilities.
Match – refers to an entire game characterized
by number, time and order.
Officials – are the persons or group of
individuals who have the full jurisdiction over
the game. It includes umpire, referees, scores,
line judges, arbiters and table officials.
Set – refers to the partition of a match.
Sportsmanship – is an attitude that strives for
fair play, courtesy toward teammates and
opponents, ethical behaviour and integrity and
grace in victory of defeat.
Supplies – are usually referred as to the
racquets and balls that are inevitably
replaced.
Team Captain – is the player in – charge of
the team.
Trainer – is the instructor expert that teaches
drills and skills.
Uniform – is the term for the clothing of the
players that includes the shoes and
other accessories.

TERMINOLOGIES
Athletes – pertain to the player in sports.
Coach – is the expert, formal authority and
mentor within a team.
Competition – refers to the competitive sport
or tournament.
Court – is the physical facility / venue where
sports are played.
Equipment – are usually heavy and well – built
materials used in a sport.
 MODULE 2. HISTORY, NATURE, FACILITIES
AND EQUIPMENT OF BASKETBALL

Introduction:
Philippines is a basketball nation. It has
become part of every young Filipino who enjoys
the world of sports. Frazier (1998) mentioned
that “Basketball leaves its impression on our
lifestyle, our clothes and our fashion and not
just for young people”.
This lesson will present the basic facts
about the sport of basketball, such as its
history, nature, facilities and equipment needed
in playing the sport. Likewise, you are expected
to show your level of familiarity of the sport.

Description/Nature of Basketball

“Basketball is a game easy to play and

difficult to master”
-JAMES NAISMITH

Basketball is a team sports played on a

rectangular floor called a court and is composed of
two teams with five players each. Who try to score
by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated ten feet
above the ground.
 MODULE 3 TERMINOLOGIES MODULE 4 BASIC RULES AND
REGULATIONS/OFFICIALS/BASKETBALL
Familiarized with the key terms used HANDSIGNAL
in Basketball for easy understanding of the
game. Having learned all the basics in
Passing – is the fundamental skills of playing the sport of basketball, it is best
transferring the ball without dribbling. It is to first understand its basic rules and the
the key to successful basketball. accompanying hand signals that are
Dribbling – the act of advancing the ball by applied by the referees to better control
bouncing it on the floor. the game.
Catching – the most important skill that Rules often change, so player
need to be learned first. and coaches must keep abreast of these
Shooting – is the act of attempting to score changes from time to time.
points by throwing the ball through the
basket, methods varying with players and RULES OF THE GAME
situations.  TEAMS
Rebounding – the act of gaining control of  12 players for each team
a missed shot comes off the backboard or  5 obligatory number of players inside
rim. the court
Foul – is an infraction of the rules  A substitute becomes a player and a
concerning illegal personal contact with an player becomes substitute when the
opponent and or unsportsmanlike
officials beckons the substitute to enter
behaviour.
the playing court and during a time-out
Referee – is the official most responsible
for the conduct of the game. or an interval of play, a substitute
Three Point Shot – a shot also known as requests the substitution to the score.
the trifecta, the trey, the triple, that is taken
from shot beyond the arc or three point line. PLAYING REGULATIONS
Blocking Out – is to make contact with an
opposing player to establish rebounding A. Playing Time
position between the player and the ball.  A game consist of four (4) periods
Backcourt – a team’s frontcourt consist of (Quarter) of ten minutes play.
its team’s own basket.  20 minutes interval before the game is
Frontcourt – a team’s backcourt consists scheduled to begin.
of the opponent’s basket.  2 minutes interval for each quarter.
Charging – is illegal personal contact with  There shall be a half-time interval of
or without the ball, by pushing or moving
play of 15 minutes.
into an opponent’s torso.
Blocking – is illegal personal contact which
impedes the progress of an opponent with B. Status of the Ball:
or without the ball. The ball becomes alive when:
Holding – is illegal personal contact with an  Jumpball
opponent that interferes with his freedom of  Free throw
movement.  Throw –in
Pushing – is illegal personal contact with The ball becomes dead when:
any part of the body which a player forcibly  Successful shot is made.
moves or attempts to move an opponent
 An official blows his whistle while the
with or without control of the ball.
ball is alive.
Cut – a sudden running movement to get
open for a pass.  It is apparent that the ball will not
Hoop – the basket or rim. enter the basket on a free throw
Open Stance – the stance used to play which is to be followed by:
help – side defense. *another free throw (s)
Travelling – a violation that occurs when *a fusther penalty (free
the player with the ball takes too many throw (s)) or possession).
steps without dribbling.  End of the period.
Jumpball – the method of putting the ball  The twenty four (24) second clock
into play. signal sounds.

VIOLATIONS
A violation is an infraction of the rules.
Penalty:
 The ball shall be awarded to the
opponents for a throw-in at the place nearest to
the infraction, except directly behind the
backboard, unless otherwise stated in the
rules.
A player is out – of – bounds when any
part of his body is contact with the floor or any
object other than a player on, above or outside
the boundary line.
The ball is out – of – bounds when it
touches:
 A player or any other person who is out –
of – bounds.
 The floor or any object on, above or
outside the boundary line.
 The backboard supports, the back of the
backboards or any object above the
playing court.
DRIBBLING
A dribble is the movement of a line ball
caused by a player in control of that ball who
throws, taps, rolls the ball on the floor or
deliberately throws it against the backboard.
A player shall not dribble a second time
after his first dribble has ended unless between
the (2) dribbles he has lost control of a live ball
on the playing court because of:
 A shot for a field goal.
 A touch of the ball by an opponent.
 A pass or fumble that has touched or
been touched by another.
 within the spirit and intent of the rules.
1. Three Seconds:
A player shall not remain in the
opponents’ restricted area for more than
three (3) consecutive seconds while his
team is in control of a live ball in the
frontcourt and the game clock is running.
2. Five Seconds:
The team must be able to inbound the
ball (Score rule)
3. Eight Seconds:
The team must cause the ball to go into
its frontcourt within eight (8) second.
4. Twenty Four Seconds:
The team must attempt a shot for a field
goal within twenty four (24) seconds.
Ball returned to the backcourt:
The ball goes into a team’s backcourt
when:
 It touches the backcourt.
 It touches or is illegally touched by an
offensive player who has part of his
body in contact with the backcourt.
 It touches an official who has part of his
body in contact with the backcourt.
FOULS
A foul is an infraction of the rules
concerning illegal personal contact with an
opponent and/or unsportsmanlike behaviour.
Any number of fouls may be called
against a team. Irrespective of the penalty,
each foul shall be charged, entered on the
score sheet against the offender and penalized
accordingly.
 Personal Foul is a player’s contact foul
with an opponent, whether the ball is live or
dead. A player shall not block, push,
charge, trip or impede the progress of an
opponent by extending his hand, arm,
elbow, shoulder, hip, leg, knee or foot, nor
by bending his body into an “abnormal”
position (outside his cylinder), nor shall be
indulge in any rough or violently play.
 Double Foul is a situation in which two (2)
opponents commit personal foul against
each other at approximately the same time.
 Unsportsmanlike is a player contact which
in the judgement of an official is not a
legitimate attempt to directly play the ball
 Disqualifying Foul is any flagrantly
unsportsmanlike action of a player,
substitute, excluded player, coach,
assistant coach or team follower.
 Technical Foul is a player non-contact foul
of a behavioural in nature including but not
limited to:
o Disregarding warnings given by
officials.
o Disrespectfully touching the officials.
o Disrespectfully communicating with
the officials.
o Using language or gestures likely to
offend or incite the spectators.
o Baiting an opponent or obstructing
opponent’s vision.
o Excessive swinging of elbows.
o Delaying the game.
o Falling down to take a foul.
o Hanging on the ring.
  Charging is illegal personal contact
with or without the ball by pushing or
moving into an opponent’s torso.
 Blocking is illegal personal contact
which impedes the progress of an
opponent with or without the ball.
 Holding is illegal personal contact with
an opponent that interferes with his
freedom of movement. This contact
(holding) can occur with any part of the
body.
 Pushing is illegal personal contact
with any part of the body in which a
player forcibly moves or attempts to
move an opponent with or without
control of the ball.
 Illegal Use of Hands occurs when
defensive player is in guarding position
and his hand(s) or arm(s) is placed
upon and remains in contact with an
opponent with or without the ball, to
impede progress.
 Illegal guarding from the rear is
personal contact with an opponent, by
a defensive player, from behind. The
fact that the defensive player is
attempting to play the ball does not
justify his contact with an opponent
from the rear.
FIVE FOULS BY A PLAYER
A player who has committed five (5)
fouls, personal and/or technical, shall be
informed thereof by an official and must leave
the game immediately. He must be substituted
within thirty (30) seconds.
TEAM FOUL PENALTY
A team is in TEAM FOUL PENALTY
situation when it has committed four (4) team
fouls in a period.
FREE THROWS
A FREE THROW is an opportunity given
to a player to score one (1) point uncontested
from a position behind the free throw line and
inside the semicircle.
 When personal foul is called the free
throw(s) shall be awarded as follows:
 The player against whom the foul was
committed shall attempt the free
throw(s).
 If there is a request for him to be
substituted, he must attempt the free
throw(s) before leaving the game.
 If he must leave the game due to
injury, having committed his five (5)
fouls or having been disqualified, his
substitute shall attempt the free
throw(s). if no suitable player is
available, any teammate as
designated by his coach shall attempt
the free throw(s).
 When a Technical Foul is called, any
member of the opponent’s team as
designated by his coach shall attempt the
free throws.
CORRECTABLE ERRORS
Officials may correct an error if a rule is
inadvertently disregarded in the following
situations only:
 Awarding an unremitted free throw(s).
 Failure to award a merited free
throw(s).
 Erroneous awarding or cancelling of a
point(s).
 Permitting the wrong player to attempt
a free throw(s).
OFFICIALS, TABLE OFFICIALS,
COMMISSIONERS: DUTIES AND POWERS
The officials shall be a Referee and one
(1) or two (2) umpire. They shall be assisted by
the table officials and by a commissioner if
present. The Table Officials shall be a scorer,
an assistant scorer, a timer and a twenty – four
(24)seconds clock operator.The Commissioner
shall sit below the scorer and the timer. His
primary duty during the game is to supervise
the work of the table officials and to assist the
referee and umpire(s) in the score functioning
of the game.
The officials, the table officials
and the commissioner shall conduct the
game in accordance with the rules and
have no authority to change them. The
officials’ uniform shall consist of an
officials’ shirt, long black trousers, black
socks and black basketball shoes. The
officials and the table officials shall be
uniformly dressed.
 MODULE 5: DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PLAYERS
Each player on the court has position
and with the position comes a job description.
Player should be aware of their res
Player’s Positions and Responsibilities
 Point guard (Ball Handler)
The quarterback on offense, the point
guard’s traditional role is to push the ball up
court and start the offensive play, either by
dribble penetration into the court or by
passing. The point guard is the coach in the
floor and he sets play for his teammates.
 Shooting guard (two guards)
The shooting guard, known as the two-
guard, is not necessarily a good ball
handler. However, he is normally the team’s
best perimeter shooter. Being a proficient
shooters, these players have been principal
beneficiaries of the three-point line. That
has raised their importance in the game.
 Small Forward (Swingman)
Small forward must be able to create
points from perimeter and inside the point.
They are all purpose players in offense and
should be too tall, physically or tenacious
for a defence’s two – guard to handle.
 Power Forward (The Enforcer)
The power forward known as the rugged
rebounder of the team but athletic to move
with some degree of agility around the
pointed area offensively and defensively.
 Center (The Big Man)
Typically the tallest player on the team,
the center should be able to up offensively.
That is. Receiving the ball with his back to
the basket and use a pivot moves to hit a
variety of short jumpers, hook shots and
dunks.
MODULE 6 BASIC SKILLS
The game of basketball - no matter what
the level, the rules, the strategy of the
personnel – is simply a matter of executing
fundamentals.
THE BASIC SKILLS
PASSING/CATCHING
 It is the key to successful basketball, first
team to catch as well as to pass.
 It is the fundamental skill of transferring the
ball without dribbling.
 It is the most effective way of moving the
ball from one part of the court to another
teammate.
 It takes two to pass and you both have to
be ready.
Always remember the following points:
PASSERS
1. It is the receiver ready for the ball?
2. Is he free?
3. Are your balanced enough to control the
pass accurately?
RECEIVERS
1. Is your teammate ready to pass?
2. Can he/she see you?
3. Can you do more to move free of
defenders?
4. Signal for the ball! Use clear hand signals –
there are far more effective than shouting.
TYPES OF PASSES
 Air Pass – the pass that travels between
players without hitting the floor.
 Bounce Pass – the pass is thrown to the
floor so that it bounces to the intended
receiver.
 Chest Pass - most common and most
efficient pass. Place each hand on either
side of the ball and spread the fingers
evenly. Fully extend your passing arm as
you push the out from your chest. (quick
pass and lob pass)
 Overhead Pass
Points of emphasis when 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.
 “Look where you are passing”
“Pass where you are looking”
- Bryan McCracken

Basic VARIATIONS:

 Chest pass – when throwing, players

should strive to throw it to the receiver’s
chest.
 Bounce pass – it should be thrown
enough, out that the ball bounces waist
high to the receiver.
 Overhead pass – often used as an outlet
pass and player should aim for his
teammate’s chin.

DRIBBLING
 It the legal method of advancing the ball by
one self.

You may dribble:

 To advance the ball up the court
 To drive the ball to the hoop
 To get open for a shot
 To open up a passing lane, to have a
better chance of completing a pass
 To get out of a trap
 To kill the clock at the end of the game

TIPS IN DRIBBLING THE BALL

Dribble or “touch” the ball with your
fingertips and not with your palm.

1. Protective/Controlled/Low
a. Stance is important. Maintain an athletic
stance (knees bent and body low)
b. Free hand (protective arm) is up to guard
the ball
c. Head is up to see teammates
d. Ball is dribbled on the outer portion of the
body
(Ball - - you - -Defender)

2. High/ Speed Dribble

a. Dribble waist to chest high
b. Push the ball in front and try to catch up

SHOOTING
It is the most vital skill of winning a
game in basketball. Team players cannot score
unless they shoot.
Variations:
a. Free throw – shot
b. jump shot
c. hook shot
d. Lay – up shot
e. Dunk shot