Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame (2009) — is widely regarded as the GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER of all time, known for his scoring ability, competitiveness, and leadership.

His combination of athleticism, skill, and mental toughness made him a global icon.

, known as "The Black Mamba," was famous for his work ethic, scoring ability, and clutch performances.

His skills on offense and defense, combined with his killer instinct, made him one of the most feared players in the game.

One of the all-time leaders in points, assists, and rebounds

is known for his incredible versatility, basketball IQ, and ability to elevate his team.

He has played at an elite level for nearly two decades and continues to dominate the NBA.

is a team sport. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated — above the ground.

The game is played on a rectangular floor called the —, and there is a hoop at each end.

The court is divided into two main sections by the

Basketball was invented on —, by —, a Canadian physical education instructor.

He created the game while working at the — (now —) in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.

Naismith was tasked with developing an — to keep his students physically active during the cold winter months. He wanted a game that was less rough than — but still engaging and competitive.

• Naismith wrote — original rules for the game. • The first games were played using a — and two — as goals. • The baskets were nailed to a —, which is why modern basketball hoops are still set at 10 feet. • There was no —; players passed the ball to move it. • Each time a team scored, the game was — so someone could retrieve the ball from the basket.

How Did Basketball Evolve? • —: Metal hoops and backboards replaced peach baskets.

• —: Dribbling became a regular part of the game.

•— : Basketball became an Olympic sport in the —.

• —: The — was founded, later merging with the — in — to form the —.

Objective of the Game:

• 6 Basic Rules:

INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL ORGANIZATIONS

– The global governing body for basketball, responsible for organizing international competitions such as the —2

The premier professional basketball league in the world, based in North America.

– The top women’s professional basketball league in the United States.

– The highest-level professional club competition in Europe.

– Governs basketball in North and South America. • – Oversees basketball competitions in Europe • – Manages basketball activities across Asia. • – Governs basketball development in Africa. • – Responsible for basketball in the Oceania region. • – Governs the U.S. national basketball teams.

•– The top professional basketball league in the Philippines.

• – Spain’s top professional basketball league.

• – The main professional basketball league in China.

• – The professional basketball league in Australia.

EQUIPMENTS NEEDED IN PLAYING BASKETBALL

When a team makes a basket, they score — and the ball goes to the other team.

•If a basket, or field goal, is made outside of the three-point arc, then that basket is worth —. A free throw is worth —.

• are awarded to a team according to some formats involving the number of fouls committed in a half and/or the type of foul committed.

•Fouling a shooter always results in — being awarded the shooter, depending upon where he was when he shot. If he was beyond the three-point line, then he gets three shots.

FOULS : — include any type of illegal physical contact.

When an offensive player sticks out a limb and makes physical contact with a defender in an attempt to block the path of the defender.

- An offensive foul that is committed when a player pushes or runs over a defensive player. The ball is given to the team that the foul was committed upon.

• - is illegal personal contact resulting from a defender not establishing position in time to PREVENT an OPPONENT'S DRIVE to the basket.

• - Violent contact with an opponent. This includes hitting, kicking, and punching. This type of foul results in — plus the — of the ball after the free throws.

- When a player makes physical contact with another player with no reasonable effort to steal the ball.

• - A player or a coach can commit this type of foul. It does not involve player contact or the ball but is instead about the 'manners' of the game.

technical foul and even — can be considered a —, as can technically details regarding — or —

FOULS

- Occasionally, two or more opposing players will gain possession of the ball at the same time. In order to avoid a prolonged and/or violent tussle, the referee stops the action and awards the ball to one team or the other on a rotating basis.

• - If a defensive player interferes with a shot while it's on the way down toward the basket, while it's on the way up toward the basket after having touched the backboard, or while it's in the cylinder above the rim, it's — and the shot counts. If committed by an offensive player, it's a violation and the ball is awarded to the opposing team for a throw-in.

- Once the offense has brought the ball across the mid-court line, they cannot go back across the line during possession. If they do, the ball is awarded to the other team to pass inbounds.

• - A player passing the ball inbounds has — to pass the ball. If he does not, then the ball is awarded to the other team. Other time restrictions include the rule that a player cannot have the ball for more than five seconds when being closely guarded and, in some states and levels, shot-clock restrictions requiring a team to attempt a shot within a given time frame.

Violations

are generally your tallest players. They generally are positioned near the basket.

Offensive - The center's goal is to get open for a —. They are also responsible for blocking defenders, known as —, to open other players up for driving to the basket for a goal. Centers are expected to get some — rebounds and put-backs.

- On Defensive, the center's main responsibility is to keep opponents from shooting by —. They also are expected to get a lot of rebounds because they're taller.

- Your next tallest players will most likely be your —. While a — may be called upon to play under the hoop, they may also be required to operate in the wings and corner areas.

Offensive - — are responsible to get free for a pass, take outside shots, drive for goals, and rebound.

Defensive - Responsibilities include preventing drives to the goal and rebounding.

- These are potentially your shortest players and they should be really good at dribbling fast, seeing the court, and passing. It is their job to bring the ball down the court and set up offensive plays.

Offensive - Dribbling, passing, and setting up offensive plays are a — main responsibilities. They also need to be able to drive to the basket and to shoot from the perimeter.

Defensive - On defense, a — is responsible for stealing passes, contesting shots, preventing drives to the hoop, and for boxing out.

Player Positions

is one of the most essential skills in basketball.

A basic, two-handed shot taken from a stationary position, often used for free throws.

A shot taken while jumping, allowing for better elevation and accuracy.

A close-range shot where a player drives to the basket and releases the ball off the backboard.

A shot that bounces off the backboard before going into the hoop.

A one-handed shot where the player hooks the ball over a defender

A soft, high-arcing shot used to score over shot-blockers

A long-range shot taken beyond the three-point line

A shot taken after grabbing an offensive rebound.

A powerful shot where the player jumps and slams the ball directly into the hoop.

Types of Shooting

is a crucial skill in basketball that helps move the ball efficiently, create scoring opportunities, and involve teammates

A two-handed pass thrown directly from the chest to a teammate’s chest.

A pass where the ball bounces once before reaching the receiver.

A two-handed pass thrown from above the head, usually for longdistance passing.

A one-handed, long-distance pass resembling a baseball throw.

A deceptive pass where the player looks away from the intended target.

A flashy pass thrown behind the back to a teammate

Types of Passing

is essential in basketball for ball control, movement, and creating scoring opportunities.

A fast, controlled dribble used to advance the ball quickly.

A tight, controlled dribble with the ball close to the ground.

A quick dribble from one hand to the other to change direction.

A dribble through the legs to switch hands.

A dribble that moves the ball behind the back to switch hands.

Ttpea of Dribbling

A is a close-range shot taken while moving toward the basket.

The standard layup where a player drives toward the hoop and lays the ball off the backboard.

A layup taken from one side of the rim but finished on the opposite side

A two-step move rhat shifts direction to evade defenders

TYPES OFLAYUP