Domantay, Inah Mari D.

OM2A A Brief History of Basketball

26 January 2012 H.W. (P.E.4)

The history of basketball is definitely both unique and fascinating. In the year 1892 at Springfield, Massachusetts, basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith, an instructor at Springfield College. Dr. James Naismith first posted the rules of his new game on the bulletin board of the gym in 1891. Of course, the rules governing the game of basketball have changed since 1891; however, there's little doubt that Dr. Naismith won't be impressed with how much the sport which he invented out of neccessity has grown and attracted immense fans from around the globe. He will be equally as impressed with how more and more basketball players are learning and mastering the fundamentals of basketball. The game of basketball was not accidentally invented, but was deliberately thought out to meet an alarming situation of loss of interest in physical education programs during the winter months. Trying to find a game that would keep up interest in physical education and development Dr. Naismith hit upon the idea of putting up peach baskets at each end of the gym, choosing up sides, using a soccer ball because of its roundness, and with a few additional rules to avoid a blood and thunder battle, the first game of basketball was played. o DIMENSION

* The NBA three-point line is 3 ft (0.91 m) from the sideline in a zone starting at the baseline and Women's Men's NCAA[3] NCAA[3] and U.S. H.S.

NBA Area

FIBA

WNBA

U.S. junior H.S.

Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric Imperial Metric

Court length 94 ft

28.65 91.86 ft 28 m m

Same as NBA

94 ft NCAA, 25.6 m 74 ft 84 ft HS

22.56 m

Court width 50 ft

15.24 49.21 ft 15 m m

Same as NBA

42 ft

12.8 m

Rim height

10 ft

3.05m Same as NBA

Restricted area distance 4 ft from the basket

1.22 m 4.10 ft

1.25 m Nonexistent

Center circle 12 ft diameter

3.66 m 11.81 ft 3.6 m Same as NBA

6.25 m 6.75 20.5 ft m ,base 3-point line 23.75 ft 7.24 m 22.15 ft line distance from 22 ft 6.70 (from 20.5 ft 6.60m the basket Sides m* Oct. from 2010) Oct. 2010)

6.25 m 20.75 ft 6.32 m 19.75 ft 6.01 m

Same as school

high

FT Key (shaded line lane or 16 ft restricted area) End width line

11.81 ft 3.6 m 4.88 m 19.69 ft 5 m Same as NBA 12 ft 3.66 m Same as NCAA

ending when it crosses the 23 ft 9 in (7.24 m) arc. The 22 ft (6.7 m) measurement applies only at a point where a line parallel to the baseline intersects the long axis of the court and the center of the basket. o Rules and Regulations of Basketball The basic objective of the game was outlined in the above paragraph. But there are certain actions that are not allowed while you are playing.

Outside: The ball or a player who is in contact with the ball is not allowed to go outside the playing area. If the player or the ball goes outside the court, the opposition team gets a throwin. Traveling: As the player moves, he has to continuously dribble the ball. If he moves without dribbling the ball, it is called traveling and is a foul. The only exception to this rule is if he is throwing a basket. In this case he allowed to move 2 steps and jump without dribbling. Double Dribbling: A player is allowed to dribble with only one hand at a time. A player is also not allowed to hold the ball and then resume dribbling. This is called double dribbling. Carrying the Ball: While dribbling the player's hand must be above the ball. If he puts his hand below the ball it is called carrying. Back Pass: Once one team establishes control at the front half of the court, the members of that team are not allowed to pass the ball to the rear-half of the court. This rule was created to ensure more attacking play. Goaltending: Once a player of one team shoots the ball towards the basket, and the ball is on a descent towards the basket, a player of the opposition team is not allowed to block the ball. If a player does so, it is considered as a basket.

Reference: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/basketball-rules-and-regulations.html http://www.basketball-drills-and-tips.com/history-of-basketball.html