The document discusses the history and development of basketball from its invention in 1891 by James Naismith at Springfield College to becoming an Olympic sport in 1936. It also outlines the different positions in basketball including center, power forward, small forward, point guard, and shooting guard as well as some basic skills like shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and running. Tips are provided for developing skills in shooting, dribbling, and passing in basketball.

1. Opening
Prayer

2. BASKETBALL

3. HISTORY
OF
BASKETBALL

4. • Invented by Springfield College
instructor and graduate student
James Naismith
• 1891, and has grown into the
worldwide athletic phenomenon we
know it to be today.
• 1936 became an Olympic Sports
• 1910 Basketball introduce in the
Philippines

7. For You, How basketball
helps you to be
physically fit?

8. As a Ignacian Marian, How
can you encourage your
classmate that not doing
any physical activity to
play sports?

9. Basketball Players Position

16. The Center is the tallest player on
each team, playing near the basket.
On offense, the center tries to score
on close shots and rebound. But on
defense, the center tries to block
opponents’ shots and rebound their
misses.

17. The Center is the tallest player on
each team, playing near the basket.
On offense, the center tries to score
on close shots and rebound. But on
defense, the center tries to block
opponents’ shots and rebound their
misses.

18. The Power Forward does many of the
things a center does, playing near the
basket while rebounding and defending
taller players. But power forwards also
take longer shots than centers.

19. The Small Forward plays against
small and large players. They roam
all over on the court. Small forwards
can score from long shots and close
ones.

20. The Point Guard runs the
offense and usually is the
team’s best dribbler and
passer. The point guard
defends the opponent’s
point guard and tries to steal
the ball.

21. The Shooting Guard is usually
the team’s best shooter. The
shooting guard can make shots
from long distance and also is a
good dribbler

23. Basic Skills in Basketball
• Shooting
• Dribbling
• Passing
• Rebounding
• Running

24. Shooting Skills in Basketball
 Remember BEEF (Balance, Elbow, Elbow, Follow
Through) when shooting the ball
 Be relaxed and concentrate on the basket.
 Know when you have a good shot and then take it.
 Be in proper balance when shooting the ball.
 Follow through on every shot you take.
 Jump naturally.
 “Up, hang, shoot!” is an easy way to remember this.
 Make sure you have an arc on every shot you take.
 Be relaxed when shooting free throws.
 Practice all of your shots.

25. 3 types of Shooting in Basketball
• Lay up
• Jump Shoot
• Slam Dunk

26. Dribbling Skills in Basketball
 Dribble the ball with hand and use only the tips of your finger in
dribbling it.
 Employ the wrist and the forearm to push the ball while
covering the court.
 Don’t involve the whole hand to avoid losing control of the ball.
 Don’t keep your fingers in touch with each other while dribbling.
 Spread your fingers to allow full control of the ball as it dribbles.
 Dribble the ball in one side of your body and not right in front.
 While dribbling in one hand, use the other hand to drive your
defender away from the ball.

27. 3 types of Dribbling in Basketball
• Speed dribble
• Low dribble
• Change pace dribble

28. Passing Skills in Basketball
A good pass is a pass a teammate can catch.
When passing, step toward your receiver.
When catching, step toward the pass.
Like shooting, the ball should have a backspin to
it.
This is accomplished by following through on
every pass.

29. 3 types of Passing in Basketball
• Chest pass
• Bounce pass
• Overhead pass

30. Let’s Try your
Skills!