THE BASIC SKILLS

IN PLAYING
BASKETBALL
SHOOTIN
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- 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.
 a. Set Shot/Free Throws:
The (1)two-handed set shot was once the
common way to shoot from the perimeter.
Today it’s typically only used by young players
who lack the strength to shoot with one hand. A
free throw, however, is basically a type of set
shot, although it’s almost always performed
with one hand. Use the standard shooting form,
but don’t jump. Develop a ritual where you do it
the same exact way every time. Position
yourself on the line the same way every time.
Bounce the ball the same number of times and
take a deep breath before shooting every time.
 (2) One handed set shot:

it follows the same

fundamentals with two handed
set shot. this is done in one
handed shot.
A Slam dunk, also simply dunk, is a type of basketball shot that is performed
when a player jumps in the air, controls the ball above the horizontal plane
of the rim, and scores by putting the ball directly through the basket with
one or both hands above the rim.
• Putting the ball forcefully onto the basket.
A Hook shot is a play in which the offensive player, usually
turned perpendicular to the basket, gently throws the ball
with a sweeping motion of the arm farther from the basket
in an upward arc with a follow-through which ends over
his head.
 b. A Lay up - in basketball is a two-point shot
attempt made by leaping from below, laying
the ball up near the basket, and using one
hand to bounce it off the backboard and into
the basket. The motion and one-handed reach
distinguish it from a jump shot.

The lay up is considered the most basic shot

in basketball.
 c. Jump shot :

a player may attempt to score a

basket by leaping straight into the air,
the elbow of the shooting hand
cocked, ball in hand above the head,
and lancing the ball in a high arc
towards the basket for a jump shot.
 PASSING
A pass in basketball is one of the most
basic and fundamental skills needed to
play the game. It is when a player
moves the ball to another teammate
through the air without being right next
to each other. A pass advances the ball
anywhere around the court anytime a
player is not dribbling it.
 TYPES OF PASSING
CHEST PASS

The chest pass is named so because the pass originates

from the chest. It is thrown by gripping the ball on the
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. The resulting follow through
has the back of the hands facing one another with the
thumbs straight down. The ball should have a nice
backspin.

When throwing a chest pass, the players should strive to

throw it to the receiver's chest level. Passes that go low to
high or high to low are difficult to catch.
 BOUNCE PASS

The bounce pass is thrown with the same

motion however it is aimed at the floor. It
should be thrown far enough out that the ball
bounces waist high to the receiver. Some say
try to throw it 3/4 of the way to the receiver,
and that may be a good reference point to
start, but each player has to experiment how
far to throw it so it bounces to the receiver
properly. Putting a proper and consistent
backspin on the pass will make the distance
easier to judge.
 BASEBALL PASS

A baseball pass is a one-handed pass that uses

the same motion as a baseball throw. This is
often used to make long passes.
 Dribbling

Is a fundamental basketball
skill that requires hand-eye
coordination, good timing,
and practice. Mastering the
dribble can help you protect
the ball from your opponent
and advance the ball to the
hoop to score points.
 Time Management Signals
These officiating basketball hand signals are used to communicate between the referee and
the timekeeper in order to notify starting and stopping of the clock.

Start Clock – Beginning with one hand

raised above head, the start of the clock is
indicated by dropping the raised hand
directly towards the floor.

Stop Clock – To stop the clock at any

point in the game, the referee will raise one
hand straight over head with his palms facing
out and finger tips pointed.
 Full Timeout – When an official wishes to signal
for a full timeout it is indicated by two arms spread
to the sides forming a “T” shape

Thirty Second Timeout – To indicate a thirty

second timeout has been called by one of the
teams, the official will take both hands and
place them on top of his shoulders with his
elbows out.
Jump Ball – When both players have
control over the ball at the same time, it is
indicated by both thumbs pointing upwards
with arms extended.

Substitution – If a substitute player wishes to

enter the game it is indicated by having one hand
facing the time keeper, raised in a “stop”
manner, and the other hand waving the substitute
player into the game
 Basketball Foul Signals

When a player commits a personal foul, the referee will give a specific signal to indicate the
type of foul and which player has committed the foul.

Player Control Foul (Charge) – One hand on the back of

the head and the other pointing in the opposite direction of
the play indicates a charge call has been made.

Hand Check – When a player commits a hand

check foul, it is signaled by having one arm extended in
front of the chest with the fingers up, and the other arm
grabbing the wrist.
Blocking – If a defensive player commits a blocking
foul the official will have both hands, in fists, touching his
hips, and his elbows in tight against his body.

Holding – The holding signal is made by having one

arm extended upwards in front of the face, and the other hand
grabbing the wrist.
Pushing – To signal a pushing foul, the official will have
both hands extended straight in front of him, with his palms
facing outward.

Intentional Foul – When a player commits an

intentional foul, the official will put both arms above his
head and cross them.
Technical Foul – To signal a technical foul has
occurred the referee will place both his hands in front of him
and put them in the formation of a letter “T”.

Double Foul – If two players have committed a

foul at the same time, the referee will put both hands, in
fists, extended out towards the sides.
Illegal Hand Use – An illegal hand
use foul is signaled by the official
putting both of his hands in front of
him, at waist level, and grabbing
one of his wrists with the other
hand.
 Basketball Violation Hand Signals

A violation is a rule which is broken, but it does not result in a player picking up a
personal foul. The other team is awarded possession of the ball.

Traveling – When a player has committed a traveling

violation, the official will signal it by placing both of his
hands in front of him and moving them in a circle.

Carrying or Palming – In order to signal a palming or

carrying violation, the referee will have one hand at the side,
flipped over from palm up to palm down.
Double Dribble – The official will signal a double dribble
violation has been committed by putting both of his hands in
front of him, with palms down, and alternating them up and
down, as if dribbling a basketball.

Three Seconds – The official will indicate that a player

has committed a three second violation by having three
fingers raised, and the hand makes a swiping motion back
and forth at the side.
Five Seconds – In order to signal a five second violation,
the official will have five fingers raised with arm
extended upward.

Ten Seconds – The ten second violation is shown when

the official has ten fingers raised with both arms extended
upwards.

Kicking the Ball – When a player kicks the ball, the

referee will have one foot raised in front.
 Hand signal Indicators

These indicators allow officials to communicate information to the scorer’s table

during the game.
Counting – The referee indicates he is counting for a timed violation by
moving his hand back and forth from the middle of the chest to straight in
front continuously. Each movement represents one second.

Basket Counts – To indicate a basket counts, when a foul has also occurred,
the referee will drop his hand from shoulder height directly down.

Basket Does Not Count – To “wave off” a basket or

indicate it does not count because a foul has occurred,
the referee will start with both hands at the shoulders,
elbows out, and extend hands out directly towards the
side.
Bonus Free Throws – When a player at the free throw line is
to be awarded a bonus free throw, the official will extend
both of his arms out to his sides completely straight and then
move one up and down.

Lane Violation – If a player is shooting a free throw and a

lane violation occurs, the referee will signal it by raising one
of his arms out to his side and holding it there until the free
throw is completed.