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Basketball 101. Hi boys and girls, Have you ever been interested in the sport of basketball ? Do you know what basketball is or how to play? . Michael Jordan . Maybe you have heard of the N B A : That National Basketball Association. Kobe Bryant LeBron James.
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Hi boys and girls, Have you ever been interested in the sport of basketball? Do you know what basketball is or how to play? Michael Jordan
Maybe you have heard of the NBA: That National Basketball Association Kobe Bryant LeBron James
The NBA is the professional league for basketball. Here, the top basketball players compete for the National Championship.
But before we can hope to be THAT good…let’s start with the basics!
Use these symbols to guide yourself through the game! Home Go On Go Back
This will be your homepage. Here you will be able to choose what you would like to learn about! HistoryForm/Technique Quiz Rules
History “Even when I'm old and grey, I won't be able to play it, but I'll still love the game.” -Michael Jordan
James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891, in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The first basketball games were played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets.
James Naismith originally implemented thirteen rules for basketball.
The first version of the actual basket ball was created in 1942. (51 years after the game was invented)
Submit Why do you think basketball has changed so much over the years?
Once a player picks up their dribble, they cannot dribble again, until they make a pass. If this rule is violated, it is called DOUBLE DRIBBLE
A player on offense cannot stand in the lane (see diagram) for more than three seconds.
Players must not have physical contact with others. If they do it is called a FOUL
Submit In basketball there are usually 2-3 men who watch for violations. What is their specific title?
Submit Do you think that everyone must use the same form shown in the videos? Why or why not?
Now that we have covered the basics, let’s put our newly gained knowledge to the test. Go to your homepage and click on the quiz!
Susie is dribbling and running up the court. Is this a violation? If so, which violation is she committing? Yes No Question #1
You’re right! As long as Susie is dribbling the ball, she can run up and down the court! Good Job!!
Try again! Sorry, not quite!
Susie stopped dribbling. If she were to dribble again, without making a pass first, what violation is she committing? Double DribbleLane violation Traveling Question #2
Way to go! Keep up the good work!
Try again. So close!
Who invented the game of basketball? • Michael Jordan • James Naismith • Martin Luther King Jr. • Kobe Bryant Question #3
That one was tricky! Try again!
What was the first ball to be used to play basketball? Tennis ballA peach Leather ballSoccer ball Question #4
Aw, so close! Give it another try!
If Jimmy pushes Bobby, what is the violation that is being committed? Double DribbleMercy Rule FoulIt is not a violation. Question #5
Way to go!!! You are getting so smart!
Think about this: Do you think you will enjoy playing this game? Why or why not? Submit Question #6
That’s all I have for us today! I hope you all had fun learning about basketball! It is one of the greatest sports to be invented!