History and Development of Basketball
The basketball game originated in America. It was introduced in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, who was then the physical education director at Y.M.C.A college in Springfield.
Basketball became an Olympic event in the year 1936. Basketball was introduced to Nigeria by American soldiers in the early 1950s.
The body that controls basketball worldwide is FIBA, which in English means International Basketball Federation.
Nature of Basketball Game
Basketball can be played indoors or outdoors. It is played by two teams of twelve players (5 players and 7 substitutes). The game is started with a "jump ball" at the center circle. The aim of each team is to score in the opposite basket.
Facilities of Basketball
- The court
- The ring
- The uprights
- The basket
Equipment in Basketball
- Ball
- Whistle
- Game clock
- Score sheet
- Player foul marker
- Shot clock
Basic Skills in Basketball
- Passing
- Catching
- Dribbling
- Shooting
- Offense
- Defense
Types of Passes
- Chest pass
- Bounce pass
- Overhead pass
- Underarm pass
Fouls in Basketball
- Blocking
- Holding
- Double foul
- Traveling
- Pushing, etc.
Officials in Basketball
- Referee
- Umpire
- Scorekeeper
- Assistant scorekeeper
- Timekeeper
- Shot clock operator
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