Sports information sheet about basketball.

1. Name of the sport:
BASKETBALL
Irene Vico

2. BASKETBALL
You need:
EQUIPMENT
a basketball

3. BASKETBALL
You need:
EQUIPMENT
basketball shoes

4. BASKETBALL
You need:
EQUIPMENT
a basket

5. BASKETBALL
You need:
EQUIPMENT
a court

6. BASKETBALL
You need:
EQUIPMENT
a uniform

7. BASKETBALL
You need:
EQUIPMENT
a whistle

8. BASKETBALL
Object:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
• There are 2 teams of 5 players each.
• You must throw the ball into your
basket and prevent your opponents
from putting the ball into theirs.
• You only can touch the ball with your
hands.

9. BASKETBALL
Playing area:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
• The basketball court layout is
rectangular.
• There are 2 baskets, one located at
each end of the court.
• The standard basketball basket is 3m
off of the ground.
3m

10. BASKETBALL
Starting play:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
• Teams are assigned a basket at which to
shoot for the first half, and they change it
at half-time.
• The game begins with a jump ball at
center court between one player from
each team. Once the ball is touched by
the 2 players, the game starts.

11. BASKETBALL
Starting play:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
• The team in possession of the ball is on
offense and takes the ball toward their
basket to score against their opponent
who is on defense.

12. BASKETBALL
Fundamental skills:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
Dribbling
Advancing the ball up
the court by bouncing
it with one hand.

13. BASKETBALL
Fundamental skills:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
Passing and catching
Moving the ball around
the court by throwing
it to teammates.

14. BASKETBALL
Fundamental skills:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
Shooting
Putting the ball
through the hoop.

15. BASKETBALL
Fundamental skills:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
Rebounding
Gaining possession of the ball from a missed
shot that bounces off the backboard or rim.

16. BASKETBALL
Fundamental skills:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
Jumping
Skill used in
rebounding,
shooting, and
blocking shots.

17. BASKETBALL
Fundamental skills:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
Defending
Keeping the opponent
with the ball from
scoring.

18. BASKETBALL
Fundamental skills:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
Moving without the ball
To get open for a pass or
shot, players must break
away from their
defenders and cut to
openings on the court.

19. BASKETBALL
Positions:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
1. Point Guard (PG)
2. Shooting Guard (SG)
3. Wing or Small Forward (SF)
4. Power Forward (PF)
5. Center (C)

20. BASKETBALL
Scoring:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
•3 points = shot made
beyond the 3-pt line
•2 points = shot made
from anywhere else
on the court
•1 point = free throw

21. BASKETBALL
Fouls:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
• They are penalties for rough play to keep
a player from gaining an advantage over
another player.
• A player who is fouled can be awarded
the ball or 2 free throws.
• Each player is allowed 5 fouls before they
are removed from the game.

22. BASKETBALL
Violations:
HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL
• The basketball basic rules include
numerous ball handling and time
violations that cause a team to lose
possession of the ball.

23. BASKETBALL
Always:
SAFETY
Attend training so your body is ready.
Warm up and stretch before playing.
Cool down and stretch after playing.
Wear the right equipment.

24. BASKETBALL
Always:
SAFETY
Remove stones and water from the
playing surface.
Make sure baskets are of a high standard,
securely mounted and well maintained.

25. BASKETBALL
Always:
SAFETY
Follow the rules and play fairly.
Know and use the right techniques.
Drink water before, during and after
play.

26. BASKETBALL
Never:
SAFETY
Hang or swing on a
basketball ring.
Play in extreme heat or
wet conditions.

27. BASKETBALL
Pau Gasol Sáez:
FAMOUS BASKETBALL PLAYER
• He is 38 and he is a
Spanish professional
basketball player of
the NBA.
• He has won two NBA
championships, both
with the Los Angeles
Lakers.

28. BASKETBALL
Pau Gasol Sáez:
FAMOUS BASKETBALL PLAYER
• He was the NBA Rookie
of the Year in 2002 with
the Memphis Grizzlies.
• He also played for the
Los Angeles Lakers, the
Chicago Bulls, and the
San Antonio Spurs.

29. BASKETBALL
Pau Gasol Sáez:
FAMOUS BASKETBALL PLAYER
• Internationally, Gasol has won:
• 2 Olympic silver medals
• 1 Olympic bronze medal
• 1 FIBA World Cup title
• 3 EuroBasket titles

30. BASKETBALL
INTERESTING FACTS
• In the beginning, the color of most
basketballs was brown, but lately,
orange basketballs were more
common.
• The first basketball game took place
in 1892.
• The first hoop was like a bucket with
a bottom and every time a team
scored, the referee climbed a ladder
to get the ball.

31. BASKETBALL
INTERESTING FACTS
• The NBA was founded in 1949.
• Michael Jordan is considered to be
one of the best basketball players in
history. He scored 5,987 points
during his career.
• The game was made an official
Olympic game in Berlin Germany,
1936.

32. BMX
Equipment:
https://sportsaspire.com/list-of-basketball-equipment-with-pictures
How to play basketball:
http://www.kids-sports-activities.com/basketball-basic-rules.html
Safety:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/basketball-
preventing-injury#
Famous basketball player:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pau_Gasol
Interesting facts:
http://www.10-facts-about.com/basketball/id/70
BASKETBALL
WEBGRAPHY

33. Thanks
for
watching!