Basketball Module

TEAM SPORT (Basketball)
Intended Learning Outcomes:
a. Trace the history of basketball;

b. Identify the facilities and equipment in playing basketball;
c. Identify the fundamental skills in playing basketball.
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INTRODUCTION
Games and Team Sports is a course that involves and deals with the theory demonstration,
development of skills of the game basketball, volleyball. This module aims to help students identify
the facts and develop the skills in basketball as aid in pursuing fitness.
ENGAGE
Steph, The King, KD, The Beard; watch the NBA and you will hear these big names getting called.
It is undeniable that basketball is a sport known by almost people living in a civilized society. Great
names made history because of the sport. The sensation of being alive as you drew shots, block
opponents, and steal balls make the game interesting and enjoyable to play. Welcome to the world
of basketball!
History of Basketball
Basic Skills in Basketball
Fundamental Skills
1. Dribbling- an act when a player repeatedly pushes, taps, or bats the ball towards the floor
with one hand to cause the ball bounce back up to either of hands
- the most powerful weapon in any offensive strategies to set up an offense
- an arm-wrist-finger action-tapping or pushing down the ball towards the floor
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10 keys to dribbling success:
1. players must stay low when dribbling
2. Players must keep their head up while dribbling
3. Players must attack their defender
4. Players must dribble with a purpose
5. Players must constantly work to improve their weak hand
6. Players must protect the ball
7. Players must work on change of pace and change of speed
8. Players must change direction
9. Players keep their defender behind them
10. Players must work constantly at improving their dribbling techniques and
mechanics
Types of Dribbling
1. Low-Dribble
Instruction:
 Do not watch the ball while dribbling, keep head up
 Keep the elbow of the dribbling hand close in at the side
 Keep the joints bent, knees, elbow and waist keeping the ball close to the body under
control
 Keep the head in good timing as the player dribbles, because dribbling is a rhythmic activity
2. Speed-Dribble
Instruction:
 Push the ball out or farther in front at waist height and run after it
 Increase running speed while bouncing the ball
 While increasing speed, push the ball farther in front
 Use shoulder and arm movement to control the dribble
 The fastest the dribble, the higher the bounce
 The ball should bounce to the upper chest
3. Change-of-Pace Dribble
Instruction:
 Keep the head up
 Always control the ball
 Knees bent more and the lean forward is increased just before increasing the dribbling
speed
 When changing pace to a slower speed, bend knees a little more and shift weight slightly to
the basket
4. Cross-Dribble
Instruction:
 Keep the ball low when dribbling
 Keep the head up to see the court
 If dribbling with the right hand once get close to the defender, bounce it over the left side
near the left foot
 Keep the left hand ready or right hand to receive the ball
 Keep the dribble and body under control o pass, change the pace of direction or shoot
 Execute crossover smoothly and quickly
2. Passing- the least appreciated skill
Types of Pass
1. Chest Pass
Instruction:
 Ball is held at chest level, fingers spread at each side of the ball
 Elbow remains close to the body, the ball is sent with extended arms and proper wrist snap,
as knees flexed slightly one-foot moves towards the receiver
2. Bounce Pass
Instruction:
 Holds the ball at waist level, fingers spread at each side of the ball, feet apart and take a step
towards the target person
 Bounce the ball a little over halfway to the player so that the ball should reach the receiver
at waist level
3. Overhead Pass
Instruction:
 Holds the ball in both hands from forehead to over the head with arms fully extended
depending on the player and situation
 Step forward to the target person, throw with a forceful wrist, finger snap and follow
through
4. Baseball Pass
Instruction:
 Hold the ball with one hand swing the hand back and throw the ball the way a catcher
throws it to the second base
Catching and Receiving
Instruction:
 Always bend knees
 Give a signal to the passer by means of showing palms up to the passer
 The receiver jumps forward to meet the ball and restores balance when pass comes
 Be sure, when catching the ball the pivot foot should be on established position
3. Shooting- basic skill to win the game
Types of Shots
1. One-hand Set Shot
Instruction:
 If right-handed, support the ball with the left hand, holding the back and the bottom with
the right hand
 Push upward and outward, releasing the ball off the ends of the fingers with strong wrist
action, and follow through with fingers and arms
 Keep the body balance and focus the yes on the basket
 Keep the right hand slightly advanced when using this shot
 It is usually used for foul shot; it must be practiced every day for a free throw
2. Jump Shot
Instruction:
 Can be execute when running or standing position to make an accurate shot
 Player should balance position, coordination and a clear view of the target
3. Lay-up Shot
Instruction:
 Player runs towards the basket
 It involves the principles of position, if shots from the right side, the take-off is with the left
foot and vice-versa
 Execute with a leap that carries the shooter beneath the backboard
 Step off with left foot to make the right-handed lay-up shot
 Releases the ball at the height of his jump
 In shooting from the side, player lays the ball gently against the backboard so that it will
drop through the basket
 If shooting is from the front, player should try to play the ball against the backboard
4. Running
Instruction:
- Player must have good stamina and stronger legs to be used for fast
plays.
MOST COMMON HAND SIGNALS FOR VIOLATIONS AND FOULS IN BASKETBALL
Blocking Foul - When the defender makes illegal personal contact with an opponent who
may or may not have the ball. Blocking is called when the defender impedes the progress of the
opponent.
Holding Foul - occurs when a defender holds, grabs, or pulls an offensive player (it does
not matter if the offensive player has possession of the ball or not).
Pushing Foul - occurs when a defender pushes an offensive player or bumps into the body
of an offensive player.
Technical Violation - non-contact foul by a player; an intentional or flagrant contact foul

while the ball is dead; or a violation charged to the head coach because of violations on the sideline
or from bench personnel.
Jump Ball - also called Tie Up or Held Ball) – When an offensive player and a defensive
player gain possession of the ball at the same time – the referee will blow the whistle.
Double Dribble - A dribbling violation occurs when a player stops dribbling and then
attempts to dribble again or if a player attempts to dribble the ball with two hands.
Traveling Violation - also called Walking or Walk) – If a ball handler takes too many steps
while dribbling the referee can call a violation (considered a turnover by the player and the
possession of the ball goes to the other team). In addition, if a player has stopped dribbling and
moves their pivot foot – this is also considered a traveling (or walking) violation.

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Intended Learning Outcomes:

a. Trace the history of basketball;

Basic Skills in Basketball

Technical Violation - non-contact foul by a player; an intentional or flagrant contact foul

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