This document provides an overview of the rules and key aspects of basketball. It begins by outlining the 13 original rules of basketball created by Dr. James Naismith in 1891. It then describes player positions, how scoring works, violations, fouls, common terminology, measurements of the court/ball/boards, and other details like game length and officials. The document serves as a comprehensive reference on the sport of basketball.

1. ST.VINCENT PALLOTTI COLLAGE
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & YOGA
KAPA,RAIPUR,CHHATTISGARH
SESSION 2022-23
TOPIC – BASKETBALL
NAME - SEEMA PATEL
CLASS – B.P.E. – IV
ROLL.NO. - 2313247815

2. Dr. James
Naismith

3.  1. The ball can be thrown in any direction with one or both
hands.
 2. The ball can be batted in any direction with one or both
hands, but never with the fist.
 3. A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw
it from the spot on where he catches it.
 4. The ball must be held in or between the hands. The
arms or body must not be used for holding it.
 5. No shouldering, holding, pushing, striking, or tripping
an opponent.
 6. A foul is striking the ball with the fist.
 7. If a side makes three consecutive fouls, it counts as a
goal for the opponents.
 8. A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted
from the ground into the basket and stays there.
 9. When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown
into the field and played by the first person touching it.
 10. The umpire shall be the judge of the men and shall
note the fouls and notify the referee when three
consecutive fouls have been made.
 11. The referee shall be the judge of the ball and decide
when it is in play in bounds, to which side it belongs, and
shall keep the time.
 12. The time shall be two 15-minute halves with a five-
minute rest between.
 13. The side scoring the most goals in that time shall be
declared the winner.

4.  Each player is
assigned a position
when playing. This
position is usually
determined by the
height of the player.
The tallest player
on the team usually
plays “center” also
known as “position
5”, while the
medium size ones
play “forwards” /
“position 3 and 4”.
The shortest
players then play
“guards” / “position

5.  A player scores when he manages to throw
the ball into the basket, with the ball passing
through the basket from above the hoop.
Scoring a basket increases the team’s score
by 3, 2, or 1 point.
 2 point field goal- a shot made from anywhere
during play inside the 3 pt arc.
 3 point field goal- a shot made from anywhere
outside the 3 pt arc.
 Free throw- 1 point is awarded to an unguarded
shot taken from behind the free throw line while
the clock is stopped.

6.  A violation occurs when the player breaks one of the rules of
Basketball. A violation results in the awarding of the ball to the
opponents.
 Traveling- moving illegally with the ball
 Three seconds- an offensive player remains in the key (free
throw lane- the area under the basket) for more than 3
seconds
 Double dribble- a player dribbles the ball with both hands at
the same time or they stop and then start dribbling again
 Free throw Violation – Stepping over the free throw line
before the ball hits the rim.
 Back court violation – going back over the centerline/half
court to gain control of the ball after the ball has already been
in the opponents court.

7.  A foul is an illegal action that can be committed by player from one team
against a player from the opposing team. Basketball is generally said to
be a non-contact game. If contact occurs beyond what is deemed to be
reasonable, or if a player thereby obtains an unfair advantage from it, a
foul is committed.
 FOULS: results in one or more free throws awarded to the opposing
team
 Blocking- impeding the progress of an opponent by extending one or
both arms horizontally or getting in the path of a moving player.
 Charging- running into a stationary player while you are moving with the
ball.
 Hacking- the player hits the arm or hand of the person holding the ball.
 Holding- the player holds the person with or without the ball.
 Disqualifications
 1. Five personal fouls

8.  Air ball- a shot that completely misses the rim and the
backboard
 Jump Ball – is used to start the game
 Assist- a pass to a teammate who then scores a field goal.
 Defense- team trying to stop the other team from scoring
 Dunk- to throw the ball down into the basket with the hand
above the level of the rim
 Fast break- dribbling or passing the ball towards your basket
before the defense can set up
 Man-to-man- a defensive strategy where everyone guards an
assigned player
 Offense- team trying to score
 Turn over- any loss of the ball without a shot being taken
 Zone defense- a defensive strategy where everyone guards
an area instead of a player (2-1-2, 2-3)

9.  Boxing out- a player’s position
between an opposing player and the
basket to obtain a better rebounding
position.
 Dribbling- bouncing the ball with 1
hand using your fingertips instead of
your palm so that it rebounds back to
yourself (the only legal way to move
with the ball)
 Low dribble for control (knee high)
 High dribble for speed (waist height)
 Passing- moving the ball by throwing,
bouncing, handing, or rolling it to
another player (Chest- most common,
Bounce, Lob, ect..) Passing is better
then shooting
 Shooting- throwing the ball to make a
basket
 Pivoting- stepping once or more in any
direction with the same foot while
holding the other foot at its initial point.

11. MEASUREMENTS :
Court :
Length: 28m
Width: 15m
Radiusofthecentercircle: 1.80m
Radiusofthethreepointarea: 6.75m
Distancebetweenthreepointslinetosideline: 90cm
Throw-inline: 15cm
LengthofExtensionlinefromcenterline: 15cm
TeambenchfromCenterline: 5m
TeambenchfromSideline: 2m
LengthandWidthofrestrictedline: 5.8m x4.9m
Radiusfrommiddlerestrictedline: 1.8m
Thicknessofthelines: 5cm
Lobby: 2m
Board:
Boardheightfromground: 2.90m
Lengthandwidth: 1.80m x1.05m
Thicknessoftheboard: 3cm
Boardfromendline: 1.2m
Ring:
Ringnetlength: 45cm
Ringmetaldiameter: 20mm
Circumferenceoftheringinside: 45cm
Numberofloops: 12
Distancebetweenringtoboard: 0.15m
Distancebetweenendlinetomiddleofthering: 1.575m
Nochargesemi-circlefrommiddleofthering: 1.25m

12. Ball :
Men : 567gr to 650gr – Diameter : 74.9cm to 78cm
Women : 510 gr to 567gr -- Diameter : 72.4cm to
73.7cm
Juniors : 470gr to 500gr – Diameter : 69cm to 71cm
Players :
Team : 12
Playing players : 5
Substitution : 7
Players chest numbers : 1 to 99
Game :
Match start with : Jump ball
4 quarters.
Each quarter 10min time.
Rest between quarters : 2min (First and Second half)
Rest between half time : 15min
Time outs : Each team have 2 time outs in first half
Each team have 3 time outs in second half (4th
quarter 2 time outs permitted)
Extra period time out : 1 (Each team)
Match tie : 5-2-5 (Extra period)
Officials :
Referee (Crew chief) - 1
Umpires -1 or 2
Scorer – 1
Assistance Scorer - 1
Time keeper – 1
Shot clack operator – 1

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