The Rules of Basketball

ObjectivesAfter this lesson, students will be able to:Explain the rules of basketballWork individually to describe what each rule meansTake a quiz and answer the questions with 100% accuracyNextPrevious

The Rules of Basketball

The BasicsShooting

Player PositionsDribblingFoulsQuizTry Again Main Menu

Oops!Learning EnvironmentTo complete this PowerPoint, students must have access to a computer lab or to a classroom with computers.NextPreviousObjective of BasketballBasketball is a team sport where the objective of the game is to shoot a ball into a basket in order to score pointsThe team with the most points at the end of the game wins Main MenuPreviousNext

Shooting Main MenuPreviousNextPlayer Positions Main MenuPreviousNextDribbling Main MenuPreviousNextFouls Main MenuPreviousNextQuizQuestion 1 Main MenuPractice QuizHow tall is the rim of the basketball hoop from the floor?

Main MenuPrevious8 feet6 feet 10 feetGuardThe guard is responsible for calling plays and bringing the ball down the courtThey are typically the shortest playersGuards must have good dribbling, passing, shooting, and communication skills Main Menu

PreviousNextForwardPower forwards can play near the basket and can shoot jump shots Small forwards are typically smaller and quicker than power forwards. They are considered one of the most versatile players Main Menu

PreviousNextCenterCenters are generally the tallest players on the courtTheir goal is to get open near the basket and post up for a short shotOn defense, they are responsible for blocking shots and getting rebounds Main MenuPreviousNext

Practice QuizWhat position foes the tallest player on the team normally play?

Main MenuPreviousGuardForwardCenterDribblingA player must keep their dribble at all times when they are walking with the ball in their handsIf a player steps with both feet without dribbling, then a player is called for traveling and the other team receives the ball Main MenuPreviousNext

DribblingA player must only dribble with one hand on the ball at a timeA player cannot pick up their dribble and resume dribbling againBoth of these violations are known as double dribling Main MenuPreviousNext

Practice QuizA player is allowed to pick up their dribble and then start dribbling again.

Main MenuPreviousTrueFalseShootingA player shoots a ball towards the hoop to make pointsThere is no protocol that must be followed when shooting

Main MenuPreviousNextTwo-Point ShotA shot anywhere inside of the u-shaped three-point line is worth two points if it is made. Main MenuPreviousNext

Three-Point ShotThree-point shots are shot behind the u-shaped arch and are worth three points if the ball goes through the hoop Main MenuPreviousNext

Lay-UpA layup is when a player approaches the rim from an angle and shoots the ball with one handThe ball bounces off of the backboard and goes into the hoop Main MenuPreviousNext

Slam DunkA slam dunk is when a player holds the basketball and puts the ball into the hoop while touching the rim Main MenuPreviousNext

Free ThrowA free throw is shot when a player shoots the ball from the free throw line after being fouledA free throw is only worth one point Main MenuPreviousNext

Practice QuizHow many points are awarded to a player when they shoot a lay-up?

Main MenuPrevious231Personal FoulsPersonal fouls include illegal physical contact to players with or without the ballFouls include hitting, pushing, slapping, or holdings Main MenuPreviousNext

Personal Foul PenaltiesIf a player is shooting while being fouled, then the player gets to shoot free throwsThe players shoots two free throws if the shot was missed and the player shoots one if the shot was made Main MenuPreviousNext

Personal Foul PenaltiesIf a player is fouled while not shooting, the ball is given back to the team, unless the fouling team has committed 7 or more fouls. Then the players gets to go to the free throw line Main MenuPreviousNext

Charging FoulAn offensive foul that is committed by a player when he/she pushes or runs over a defensive playerThe other team is then awarded the ball Main MenuPreviousNext

Blocking FoulWhen a defensive player does not establish position in time to prevent an opponent from driving to the basket Main MenuPreviousNext

Flagrant FoulWhen a player violently contacts an opponent by punch, kicking, or hittingThis foul results in free throws for the player who was fouled Main MenuPreviousNext

Technical FoulEither a player or a coach can commit this type of foul when foul language is used or when a player/coach argues with the refereesThe opposing team gets to shoot two free throws and receives the ball when a team commits a technical foul Main MenuPreviousNext

Practice QuizIf a person commits a flagrant foul, they are ejected from the game.

Main MenuPreviousTrueFalseQuizQuestion 1

How many players are on each team?

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