Basketball Fundamentals: Rules, Techniques, and Strategies

E. Physical Basketball 2nd Quarter

Definition

Basketball is a sport involving two teams of five players. The objective is to score more points than the opposing team by shooting a basketball into the opponent's basket while following a set of rules.

Court Dimensions

• Length: 28 meters
• Width: 15 meters
• Basket Height: 3.65 meters

Regulations

• Game Duration: 4 periods of 10 minutes each
• Possession Time: 24 seconds
• Time to Advance Ball: 8 seconds to move the ball into the opponent's half-court
• Time with Ball in Play: 5 seconds to make a play when closely guarded
• 3-Second Violation: Offensive players cannot stay in the restricted area (paint) for more than 3 seconds

Scoring

• Field Goal (inside the 3-point line): 2 points
• Field Goal (outside the 3-point line): 3 points
• Free Throw (after a foul): 1 point

Common Violations

• Traveling: Taking more than two steps with the ball without dribbling.
• Double Dribble: Dribbling the ball with two hands simultaneously or dribbling, stopping, and then dribbling again.

Shooting Techniques

• Static Shot
• Jump Shot

Characteristics of a Good Shot

• Appropriate force
• Parabolic trajectory
• Precision

Feints

Deceptive movements to mislead the opponent. Examples include:

• Fake pass
• Fake shot

Types of Passes

• Chest pass
• Overhead pass
• Bounce pass
• Baseball pass

Screens

• Direct Screen: An offensive action where a player positions themselves to block a defender, freeing up a teammate with the ball.
• Indirect Screen: An offensive action where a player without the ball sets a screen for a teammate who also does not have the ball.

Defense

• Individual Defense (Man-to-Man): Each player is assigned to guard a specific opponent.
• Zone Defense: Players defend specific areas of the court rather than individual players.
• Combination Defense: A mix of individual and zone defense strategies.