Basketball

The History:
A man named 1)_______________ in 1891 invented basketball. It started out with 9 players
on each side but was later changed to 5 per side; a metal ring with a net replaced a peach
basket.

The Game:

The game consists of four 2)___________ quarters . The objective is to score more points
than the opponent by 3)____________________.

The game is started when the referee tosses a ball between two opposing players
standing in the center circle at mid-court, this is called 4)___________________. The rest
of the remaining players must remain outside this circle until the ball has been tapped or hit by
either of the two players jumping.

A player in possession of the ball may not carry the ball for more than one step in any
direction. He has one of three options – he can dribble, pass, or shoot the ball. After picking
up the dribble, the player must pass the ball or shoot.
After one team makes a goal, the other team is awarded the ball from out-of-bounds
under the opponent’s basket. In order to keep the game going at a fast rate, each team
possessing the ball is required to advance the ball across the middle of the court within ten
seconds after gaining possession of the ball.
When throwing the ball in, the offensive team has 5)________ seconds top put the ball
into play. Failure to put the ball in play results in this team giving up the ball (turnover) to the
opposing team.

Basketball is a fast paced game played by two – 6)_____ player teams. It is most
effectively played when teams pass the ball and use limited dribbling.

The Team:

The team consists of five (5) players on a court at one time. The positions are:

 7) _______-usually smaller, quickest players on the team who can dribble and pass
better than they can rebound.
 8) _______- usually taller players who are better rebounders and they play closer to
the basket than guards.
 9) _______- often the tallest player on the team who is less mobile and more than
likely the best rebounder and plays close to the basket.
Scoring/Points:

 A field goal (a shot made anywhere on the court) is worth 10) ____ points unless
behind the 3 point line.
 If behind the three point line= 11) ___ points
 A free throw (an unguarded shot by a player after they have been fouled) is worth
12)___ point.
Basketball Terms:

 13) _______________: Bouncing the ball to the floor using one hand at a time.
 Pass: is the movement of the ball by a player who throws, bounces, or rolls the ball
to another player.
 Pivot: Occurs when a player holding the ball keeps one foot still and moves the
other one.
 14) _______________: When a player controls possession of a missed shot,
either by a teammate (offensive rebound) or an opponent (defensive rebound)
 Baseline: end line behind each basket
 Blocking Out: Stepping in front of the offensive player to keep them from
rebounding.
  Charging: When an offensive player fouls a defensive player by running into them.
 15) _______: Illegal contact of an opposing player.
 Jump Ball:
i. Used to begin the game where two opposing players jump to tip the ball
(used at the beginning of the game)
ii. Used when two players from opposing teams tie up a ball (alternating
possession rule determines who ball it is)
 16) _______________: A violation when a player stops dribbling, picks up the ball,
and then begins to dribble again.
 Key: Free throw lane and the circle area above the free throw line.
 Jump Stop: when a player stops and lands on both feet at the same time.
 Screen/Pick: offensive player establishes a stationary position and blocks a defensive
player.
 17) _______________: When a player with the ball takes too many steps without
dribbling.
 Turnover: Violation by one team that awards the ball to the other team.

BASKETBALL COURT

Volleyball Handout

History of Volleyball
The sport of volleyball was invented in the United States by 1) ________________ while
working at a YMCA in Holyoke, Mass. He invented this sport when some businessmen would not
play basketball. This new game was named 2) “_____________”.

The Spalding Co. eventually provided the first official ball made of soft calfskin. During a
demonstration of his game at Springfield College a faculty member suggested he change the
name of the game to volleyball because of the volleying aspects of the game. Players of all ages
can play this game from elementary to master’s level. It can be played as an informal game or a
competitive game

VOLLEYBALL TERMS:

3) _____________: A serve that the receiving team cannot put into play.

Attack: The act of forcefully sending the ball to an opponent in a forceful manner: often called
a spike.

Base Formation: A team’s ready position while its opponents play the ball.

Block: When a player jumps, extending both arms over the top of the net with hands in a wide
position, fingers spread, to block the opponent’s spike.

Centerline: The court marking that is directly under the net that divides the court into 2 equal
sides.

Dig: A one or two armed save in which a player has difficulty reaching the ball before passing it
high so that a teammate can play it.

Double Fault: A play in which faults are committed by players of both teams at the same time.
The point is replayed.

Forearm Pass: The passing action in which the ball rebounds off a player’s forearms and is
directed to a teammate; also called a bump.

Free Ball: Any ball coming over the net from the opponent that is not a spike or an attack.

Let Serve: A serve that hits the net but still crosses into the opponent’s court.

4) _____________: A system of scoring in which a point is awarded for every serve and
resulting rally.

5) _____________: The act of putting the ball into play. Servers must hit the ball behind the
end line- within the service area- into the opponent’s court.

Set: Placing the ball so that the spiker can attack it directly into the opponent’s court.

Side Out: When the serving team faults and the receiving team gains the serve.

6) _____________: A ball hit with great force from a position higher that the top of the net,
so that it drops at a sharp angle to the opponent’s court.

Tip: A change-of-pace play in which a spiker tries to catch the opponents off guard by hitting
the ball softly instead of spiking it. The spiker hits the ball with the fingertips of one or both
hands so that is just clears the block and drops on the floor.

Basic Skills

1. The forearm pass- used to receive a serve or spike from the opponent.
2. The set- used primarily to set the ball for the spiker.

3. The underhand serve- easiest serve to master.

4. The overhand serve

5. The spike- or an attack is the most exciting skill but most difficult to perform. Timing is the
most important aspect of this skill.

6. The tip- another form of an attack. Most effective as a change of pace play.

7. The block- the team’s first line of defense. Best way to stop an opponent’s attack.

Rules and Regulations

1. No person can touch the net during play.

2. No person can cross the center line during play.

3. Serve can be underhand or overhand.

4. Server cannot cross over the back boundary line.

5. Serve can touch the net.

6. Three hits are allowed per side on a possession.

7. Illegal hits: ball resting on arms or hands, 2 hands apart, carrying, lifting, catching and
throwing.

8. Ball is dead as soon as a rule is broken.

9. Six players per side for an official game.

10. Rotate in a 7) _______________ rotation.

11. Game is to 8)______ points, rally scoring. If there is a tie- must win by 2 points, this is
called “Deuce”.

12. Rally scoring- one-team scores on every serve. The team not making the error scores the
point.

13. Side out occurs when the serving team loses the rally or misses their serve and the other
team gets the ball.

14. If a ball touches a boundary line- it is called 9) __________.

15. No player can reach over the net and interfere with play on the other side of the net.

16. If the ball hits the ceiling on your side- it is playable by your team. If it hits the ceiling and
goes to the other side of the net- a point is awarded to the other team.

17. Ball must pass between standards to be considered in bounds.

18. Back row players are not allowed to spike the ball or contact the ball above the net in front
of the spiking line.

Player Positions