Basketball
Published on Apr 27, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter and 10 feet (3.048 m) high mounted to a backboard at each end.
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Basic Skills of Basketball
Shooting
In order to score points in basketball, you need to shoot the ball into the hoop. This requires the ability to properly hold and throw the ball into the air toward the basket while avoiding defenders. A proper shot requires precise aiming, arm extension and lift from the legs. There are different types of shots you need to learn, including jump shots, layups and free throws.
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Running is a big part of basketball. In a full-court game, you will find yourself running back and forth as the game quickly transitions between offense and defense. When you have the ball, running will help you to avoid defenders and get to the basket quicker.
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Passing is another skill that when mastered can help you become a complete basketball player. Basketball is a team sport that involves finding a teammate who is open for a shot.
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Jumping is another skill that can define how good a basketball player is. Jumping is involved in offense during the jump ball in the beginning,
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Dribbling is an important skill for all basketball players. This skill will allow you to move up and down the court, maneuver past defenders and execute plays.
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Equipment of Basketball
Court Equipment
Floor
The playing surface is made of either wood or maple and it has to be flat and rectangular in shape
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Ball is the most visible equipment in the game of basketball. There are different types of basketball used in different leagues. Usually it is made of leather, rubber or any synthetic material but it has to be inflated properly.
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Basket/Hoop
Basket consists of a round shaped metal rim with the covering of net around it. Baskets are mounted at a certain height (10 feet above the floor).
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Scoreboard displays the time left in the period and running scores of the both team. A scoreboard can be either digital or manual.
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Officials wear a uniform prescribed by their respective governing body. Usually, officials are dressed in white and black stripped shirts, black pants and black shoes. NBA officials wear gray shirts, black pants and black shoes.
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