HEALTH OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 (for Week 13 and 14) 3.

Passing

Another skill that when mastered can help you become a complete basketball
player. A pass happens when one player throws the ball to another player with a purpose
of setting up a play or taking a shot.
Name: ______________________________ Grade Level: __________
Basic Passes
Section: _____________________________ Teacher: Michael L. Salvador
Chest Pass. The pass originates from the chest. It is thrown by gripping the ball on the
Nature, Background and History of Basketball sides with the thumbs directly behind the ball. When the pass is thrown, the fingers are
rotated behind the ball and the thumbs are turned down.
Basketball is a game played between two teams of five players each on
rectangular court, usually indoors. The objective of the game is to shoot a ball through a Bounce Pass. Is thrown with the same motion however it is aimed at the floor. It should
basket. It is one of the most popular and widely viewed team sport in the world. be thrown far enough out that the ball bounces waist high to the receiver.

Shooting, passing, dribbling and rebounding are the commonly used techniques Overhead Pass. Is often used as an outlet pass. Bring the ball directly above your forehead
used in the game, as well as different positions (player positioning) defensive and with both hands on the side of the ball and follow through. Do not bring the ball behind
offensive structure and techniques; the “center,” “power forward” or “small forward are your head, because it can get stolen and it takes a split-second longer throw the pass.
the tallest players of the team, while “point guard” or “shooting guard” are the shorter
players of the team that possess the best ball handling skills and speed play. 4. Rebounding

It was invented by the Canadian clergyman, educator and physician James The objective of this is to successfully gain possession of the basketball after a
Naismith on or about December 1891, at the International Young Men’s Christian missed field goal or free throw, as it rebounds from the hoop or backboard. This plays a
Association (YMCA) Training School (now Springfield College) in Springfield major role in the game, as most possessions end when a team misses a shot. The team
Massachusetts. It was Luther Halsey Gulick, Naismith’s supervisor and the College’s first with the most possessions has a better chance of winning.
physical education director, who challenged Naismith to invent a new indoor game for the
school’s students to play during the long New England winter. 5. Running

Basic Skills in Basketball A big part of basketball, you will find yourself running back and forth as the game
quickly transitions between offense and defense. When you have the ball, running will
1. Dribbling help you to avoid defenders and get to the basket quicker. On defense, you often will find
yourself needing to run after the opponent, especially during fast breaks.
It 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. This involves Tips to improve running:
bouncing the ball off the floor with your hands. Proper dribbling requires ball-handling 1. Lean forward
skills and knowledge of how to spread your fingers for ball control. It is also best if you 2. Run on the balls of your feet
know how to dribble equally well with both hands. 3. Swing your arms and hands from cheek to cheek (that is butt cheek to face
cheek) along-side your body – don’t allow your arms to cross-over in front of
2. Shooting your body.
4. Always do a combination of dynamic stretching and warm-up activities.
The act of attempting to score points by throwing the ball through the basket. It
requires the ability to properly hold and throw the ball into the air toward the basket Equipment and Facilities in Basketball
while avoiding defenders.
Every Filipino loves basketball. When you around the Philippines, you can see basketball
courts even in the small villages or provinces. Thus, we should be familiarized with the
different equipment and facilities used in Basketball.
Equipment in Basketball Activity 1
Directions: Conduct a survey to your classmates who play basketball. Complete the
1. Ball – a ball of basketball is most of the time made of leather with the official size of needed information using the template below:
29.5 to 30 inches in circumference for men’s game and 28.5 inches in circumference for
women’s game. It should weigh 18 to 22 ounces. When bounced off 6 feet from the floor,
a well inflated ball should bounce 49 to 54 inches in height.

2. Uniform - When one starts coaching a basketball team, the most important
requirement for a team is to have a uniform. This helps one in differentiating a team from
another. A uniform consists of a jersey (shirt), shorts, numbers on the front and back
of the shirts for identification.

3. Basketball sneakers - Basketball shoes help prevent injuries, in part, by providing

4. Water Bottle - is a container that is used to hold water, liquids or other beverages for
consumption. The use of a water bottle allows an individual to drink and transport a
beverage from one place to another. A water bottle is usually made of plastic, glass, or
metal.

To avoid/prevent dehydration:

Drink a cup of water 4 hours before the game and another half-cup of water for every 10
15 minutes while playing basketball.
Replenish electrolytes like sodium and potassium which are lost through perspiration
with sports drinks or enhanced water. Activity 2
To lower your body temperature and reduce sweating use wet towels or a water mist on Directions: Draw or cut pictures about the following basketball skills and list down on how
the skin. to improve the skills.
When you’re working out or exerting yourself, alcoholic and caffeinated beverages, such
as coffee, teas and soda, are not recommended for optimal hydration.

Facilities in Basketball

Court dimensions. The court is a flat, hard surface free from obstructions, 28mlong and
15m wide, measured from the inner edge of the boundary line. At the backcourt is the
team’s own basket, inbounds part of the backboard and the part of the playing court
limited by their own end line, side lines and center line. The front court consists of the
opponents’ basket, inbounds part of the backboard and the part of the playing court
limited by the end lines behind the opponents’ basket, side lines and inner edge of the
center line nearest to the opponents’ basket.