BASKETBALL

HISTORY OF BASKETBALL

• Basketball began with its invention in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, by James

Naismith as a less injury-prone sport than football. Naismith was a physical
education instructor at YMCA International Training School (now known
as Springfield College) in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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THE FIRST BASKETBALL GAME

• On December 21, 1891, Naismith published rules for a new game using five basic
ideas and thirteen rules. That day, he asked his class to play a match in the Armory
Street court: 9 versus 9, using a soccer ball and two peach baskets. The objective of
the game was to throw the basketball into the fruit baskets nailed to the lower railing
of the gym balcony. Every time a point was scored, the game was halted so the
janitor could bring out a ladder and retrieve the ball. After a while, the bottoms of the
fruit baskets were removed. The first public basketball game was played in
Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 11, 1892.
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Naismith's original rules

There were only thirteen rules of "basket ball":

• The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.
• The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands.
• A player cannot run with the ball, the player must throw it from the spot on which he
catches it, allowance to be made for a man who catches the ball when running at
good speed.
• The ball must be held in or between the hands, the arms or body must not be used
for holding it.
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• No shouldering, holding, pushing, tripping or striking in any way the person of an opponent
shall be allowed. The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul, the
second shall disqualify him until the next goal is made, or if there was evident intent to injure
the person, for the whole of the game, no substitute.
• A foul is striking the ball with the fist, violation of rules 3 and 4, and such as described in rule 5.
• If either side makes three consecutive fouls it shall count a goal for opponents.
• A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from grounds into the basket and stays
there. If the ball rests on the edge and the opponent moves the basket it shall count as a goal.
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• When the ball goes out of bounds it shall be thrown into the field and played by the
person first touching it. In case of a dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the
field. The "thrower-in" is allowed five seconds. If he holds it longer it shall go to the
opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on
them.
• The umpire shall be the judge of the men and shall note the fouls, and notify the
referee when three consecutive fouls have been made.
• The referee shall be the judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in-
bounds, and to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when
a goal has been made and keep account of the goals with any other duties that are
usually performed by a referee.
• The time shall be fifteen-minute halves, with five-minute rests between.
• The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the winner. In the case
of a draw, the game may, by agreement of the captains, be continued until another
goal is made.
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• YMCA had a major role in spreading basketball throughout the United States,
Canada, and the world. In 1893, Mel Rideout arranged the first European match in
Paris, in Montmartre. At the same time, Bob Gailey went to Tientsin, China, Duncan
Patton to India, Genzabaro Ishikawa to Japan, and C. Hareek to Persiaa.
• The greatest level of early basketball activity outside of YMCAs was seen in
American colleges. The first known U.S. college to field a basketball team against an
outside opponent was Vanderbilt University, which played against the local YMCA
in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 7, 1893.
• The first professional league was founded in 1898. Six teams took part in
the National Basketball League, and the first champions were the Trenton Nationals,
followed by the New York Wanderers, the Bristol Pile Drivers and the Camden
Electrics. The league was abandoned in 1904. Then, many
small championships were organized, but most of them were not as important as
some teams who played for money against challengers.
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL GAMES

• After its arrival in Europe, basketball developed very quickly. In 1909 the first
international match was held in Saint Petersburg: Mayak Saint Petersburg beat a
YMCA American team. The first great European event was held in 1919 in Joinville-
le-Pont, near Paris, during the Inter-Allied Games. United States, led by future Hall
of Fame player Max Friedman, won against Italy and France, and then Italy beat
France. Basketball soon became popular among French and Italians. The Italian
team had a white shirt with the House of Savoy shield and the players were: Arrigo
and Marco Muggiani, Baccarini, Giuseppe Sessa, Palestra, Pecollo and Bagnoli.
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FORMATION OF FIBA
• World basketball was growing, but it was on June 18, 1932 that a real international
organization was formed, to coordinate tournaments and teams: that day, the
following representatives of the 8 national federations: Attilio
Ponisio (Argentina), Simeon Mavroskoufis (Greece), Count Giorgio Asinari di San
Marzano (Italy), Joseph Shadeiko (Latvia), Henry Brandt (Portugal), D.D.
Teica (Romania), Léon Bouffard (Switzerland), and Ladilslav
Kapucian (Czechoslovakia) founded the International Basketball
Federation (Fédération internationale de basketball amateur, FIBA) in Geneva. Its
work was fundamental for the first inclusion of basketball in the Berlin Olympic
Games in 1936. The first Olympic title was won by the U.S. national team. Canada
was runner-up; the games were played on an outdoor clay court. The first World
Championship was held in Argentina in 1950.
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NBA
•The Basketball Association of America (BAA) was founded on June 6, 1946, in New York City. The league adopted the
name National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1949 after merging with the rival National Basketball League (NBL). As of the
early 21st century, the NBA is the most significant professional basketball league in the world in terms of popularity, salaries,
talent, and level of competition. The NBA's commissioner's name is Adam Silver and his job is to oversee the tasks in the
organization. Many rule changes have occurred since the inception of professional basketball that has altered the game to what
we now recognize today. These rule changes did not occur all at once but instead evolved to suit the changing style of play.
Starting with the widening of the free-throw lane in 1951 and a further extension in 1964, this change was made to reduce the
dominant impact of centers who played with their back facing the basket - otherwise known as Post Position. Then in 1954,
the 24-second shot clock was introduced. This was done to increase the speed of the game, by forcing the team with the
basketball to shoot the ball before the 24-second timer is up. Finally, the NBA introduced the three-point line, in the 1979–1980
season. This was done to spread out the players, which were predominantly playing underneath the basket at this time as well
as add a further degree of difficulty to the game.
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THE COURT
•Sidelines - The outer edge of the court is denoted by the sidelines, which run the length of the
court. On a full-sized court they measure 28m.
•Baseline and endline - The terms baseline and endline both refer to the ends of the court running
behind the goals. Typically they measure 15m. The use of the different terms depends on the
direction a team is playing. Endline is the term for the end of the court which a team is defending,
baseline is the for the attacking end.
•Mid court - This is the halfway mark on the court and is used to denote the offensive playing area
during a game. On a full-sized court, the mid court line would be 14m from each endline.
•Centre circle - Used for the opening tip off, the centre circle has a 3.6m diameter.
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• Three point line - The three point lines are the arcs that mark a range boundary from
each hoop. Scoring from outside this line is worth three points. The distance of the
line will vary depending on the level of game, but is typically 6.75m from the basket.
• Free throw line - The free throw line, marked 4.6m from the backboard, is the mark
at which a player must stand when shooting free throws.
• Free throw circle - The free throw circle is the same size as the centre circle (3.6m in
diameter). Shooters must stay inside this circle when taking a free throw. The circle
is also used for jump balls.
• Free throw lane lines/key - Lane lines run from the free throw line to the baseline, to
form the 'key'. The shape and width can vary depending on the level of the game,
but FIBA (International Basketball Federation) regulation changes in 2010 set it as a
4.9m by 5.8m rectangle. Some also include space markings to keep opposing
players from obstructing the free throw shooter.
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• Backboard dimensions are 1.8m x 1.22m, with a minimum thickness of

19mm. Backboards can be made of either timber or transparent
material and must be fitted with padding at all levels above U16.
• Backboard line markings should be 50mm in width and either black or
white, depending on the material of the board. The inner rectangle
should measure 0.45m x 0.59m.
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THE BALL
• The ball shall be made of leather or rubber on synthetic materials. Approximately, it
is less than 75 cm. to 78 cm. in circumference with a weight of not less than 567 –
650 grams. Its color shall be dark orange for men’s basketball and tri-color for
women’s basketball. Women’s basketball is lighter and smaller compared to the
men’s basketball.
• It shall inflated to an air pressure such that when it is dropped onto the playing
surface from a height of 1.80m measured from the bottom of the ball, it will rebound
to a height of 1.20-1.40m measured at the top of the ball.
• The referee shall be the sole judge of the legality of the balls. Should either of the
two ball prove to be unsuitable as the game ball, the referee may select a ball
provided by the visiting team, or one of the balls used by either team for the warm-
up.
 74.9 – 78cm 567 – 650g

MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

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THE GAME CLOCK

• The game clock is used for timing periods of play and the intervals between them.
THE SCORE BOARD
• The scoreboard shall indicate the time remaining in a period as prescribed by the game clock.
It shall also indicate the points scored and the number of time-outs taken by each team, the
fouls from 1 to 8 for games played in 2x20 minutes and from 1 to 5 for games played in 4x12
minutes.
24-SECONDS DEVICE
• The device shall be automatic, digital count-down type, indicating the time in seconds. The
signal of the device should automatically sound with a very loud signal when it reaches “zero”.
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SCORESHEET
• A scoresheet is used by the official scorer for recording games.
Player Foul Marker
• The player foul marker is used for indicating the number of fouls committed by a
player. For games played in four periods of 12 minutes they shall be numbered 1-6
(1-5 in black, 6 in red).
Ring and Back Board
• Both team foul markers shall be red, and they shall be positioned on the scorer’s
table when a team has reached the penalty status.
Team Foul Indicators
• Team foul indicators are suitable devices to indicate the number of team fouls. The
device shall stop the number of team fouls (8 for games of 2x20 minutes and 5 for
games of 4x12 minutes) to indicate that a team has reached the penalty status.
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OFFENSIVE RULES
• The player must bounce, or dribble, the ball with one hand while moving both feet. If, at any
time, both hands touch the ball or the player stops dribbling, the player must only move one
foot. The foot that is stationary is called the pivot foot.
• The basketball player can only take one turn at dribbling. In other words, once a player has
stopped dribbling they cannot start another dribble. A player who starts dribbling again is called
for a double-dribbling violation and looses the basketball to the other team. A player can only
start another dribble after another player from either team touches or gains control of the
basketball. This is usually after a shot or pass.
• The ball must stay in bounds. If the offensive team looses the ball out of bounds the other
team gets control of the basketball.
• The players hand must be on top of the ball while dribbling. If they touch the bottom of the
basketball while dribbling and continue to dribble this is called carrying the ball and the player
will lose the ball to the other team.
• Once the offensive team crosses half court, they may not go back into the backcourt. This is
called a backcourt violation. If the defensive team knocks the ball into the backcourt, then the
offensive team can recover the ball legally.
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DEFENSIVE RULES
• The main rule for the defensive player is not to foul. A foul is described as gaining an
unfair advantage through physical contact. There is some interpretation that has to
be made by the referee, but, in general, the defensive player may not touch the
offensive player in a way that causes the offensive player to lose the ball or miss a
shot.
RULES FOR EVERYONE
• Although the foul rule is described above as a defensive rule, it applies exactly the
same to all players on the court including offensive players.
• Basketball players cannot kick the ball or hit it with their fist.
• No player can touch the basketball while it is traveling downward towards the basket
or if it is on the rim. This is called goaltending. (touching the ball on the rim is legal in
some games).
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FIVE BASIC SKILLS

• Shooting - throwing the basketball toward the hoop
• Dribbling - movement of the ball, caused by a player in control, who throws or taps
the. ball to the floor.
• Defending - the defensive strategies, alignments, and positioning that a team uses to
prevent the opposing offense from scoring baskets.
• Rebounding -  a statistic awarded to a player who retrieves the ball after a missed
field goal or free throw.
• Passing - The deliberate attempt to move a live ball between two teammates.
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SHOOTING
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Jump Shot
• A jump shot is most frequently used for a mid
to long-range shots, including shooting
beyond the arc.
• To achieve balance when facing the basket
for a jump shot, you have to take a wide
stance, usually, shoulder width apart, bend
your knees and square your shoulders.
• Make a fluid, explosive upward leap and at
the apex of the jump, follow through by
shooting the ball.
• When the ball is released at the apex of the
jump shot, keep your elbows straight to
ensure that it is pointed in the direction of the
basket. Concentrate on the flicking of your
wrist and holding it in position to provide the
ball with momentum and spin.
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Hook Shot
• A hook shot is when the shot is made while your body
is not directly facing the basket.
• To execute a shoot shot, you need to face the basket
sideways so that your shooting hand dribbling the
ball is facing away from the basket. This is also the
stance to help guard the ball against your opponent.
This makes it difficult for your opponent to try to
block the shot due to the distance created between
you and your defender.
• To make the shot, jump with your left foot pushing
off the ground if you’re making a right-handed shot
or vice versa. The shooting arm should be slightly
bent, and it should thrust upwards as the ball is
lobbed with a flick of the wrist.
• The hook shot is a staple of many players in the
National Basketball Association, including notable
stars such as George Mikan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
Magic Johnson, and Yao Ming.
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Bank Shot
• A bank shot is when any shot made
where the ball hits the backboard before
heading into the net.
• To execute a bank shot, treat it as
though you’re taking a jump shot but this
time, aim slightly higher by shooting for
the backboard.
• Jumping higher can also sometimes
mean jumping slightly backwards when
aiming for the basket to prevent
defenders from blocking the shot.
• The ball should not be hitting the rim too
much after bouncing off the backboard.
The ball should then bounce off the
backboard and into the net.
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Free Throw
•A free throw is a shot attempt given to a player
that was fouled and it is taken on the free
throw line. The player must stay behind the
free throw line when taking the shot.
•Before attempting to shoot, one must maintain
their balance. Find the nail or dot in the middle
of the free throw line and line your shooting
foot against it. For right-handed shooters, the
shooting foot will be the right foot and vice
versa.
•Your elbow on your shooting hand must be
lined up to make an “L” right under the ball
with fingers spread out for the backspin.
•Aim for the back of the rim with your eyes
focusing on the rims, do not look at the ball
while you execute the shot.
•Follow through your shot by keeping your
hands up in the air for a second or two after
releasing the ball.
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Layup
• A layup is a shot made from short range
by a player moving towards the basket.
Usually utilising the backboard if he
approaches the hoop from an angle. This
is also one of the most basic and common
way of scoring a basket in the game.
• To execute a layup, dribble the ball
towards the basket. If you’re on the right
flank, dribble the ball with your right hand.
• At the three-point line, or within two
metres from the basket, take two giant
strides towards the hoop and attempt to
score by throwing the ball at the top corner
of the backboard or lay the ball gently into
the basket.
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• Slam Dunk
• The dunk is usually the most spectacular shot
and is one of the toughest feats in basketball.
• It usually requires more jumping ability than
shooting skills.
• To execute a slam dunk, dribble and charge
towards the hoop when ready to execute the
dunk.
• Jump explosively to get as high as possible and
leap towards the hoop. Lift the ball above the rim
and push or slam it forcefully through the rim.
• Most people jump off one foot, but you might find
that you can jump higher off both feet. So there
you have it, six ways of scoring in basketball.
Start practicing and perhaps find out which way
works for your best, depending on your role and
position in the team.
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DRIBBLING
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High Bounce
• The high dribble is used when you
are trying to move the ball up the
court very quickly. Typically, you will
see high dribbles after steals and
during fast-break opportunities. To
execute a high dribble, keep you
torso erect and push the top of the
ball forward, well ahead of your
body. The bounce of the ball should
reach anywhere from between your
upper thigh to slightly above your
waist.
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Change of Pace
• A change of pace dribble is used to
cause your defender to lose his balance
as you move the ball forward with a high
dribble. The change of pace occurs
when you slow your momentum moving
the ball forward and relax your torso.
The defender, thinking you are slowing
down, goes back on his heels. You
rapidly accelerate past him.
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Crossover
• If your defender is making a strong
attempt to prevent you from going right
or left, using a crossover dribble can
be effective. For example, if your
defender is trying to prevent you from
going to your right, you would perform
a crossover dribble to your left. To do
so, flick the ball across your body from
your right hand to your left hand, while
simultaneously moving your right foot
across your body to your left. It is
important to keep your body low; your
dribble should be no higher than your
knees. Accelerate past your defender
by pushing off with your left foot.
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Between the Legs

• The between the legs dribble is used
to go past a defender who is
overplaying you. If you are going left,
begin with rapid low dribbles with
your right hand. Take a deep step
forward with your left foot and flick
the ball through your legs to your left
hand. Keep your body low as you
move forward to your left.
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Behind the Back

• If you want to change directions while
keeping a good view of the entire
court, a behind the back dribble can be
effective. If you want to move to your
left, begin dribbling with your right
hand. To execute this dribble you need
to place your hand on the side of the
ball. Step forward with your left foot
while simultaneously wrapping the ball
behind your back, across the back of
your thighs, and flick the ball toward
your left hand. Be sure to plant your
right foot before stepping forward with
your left foot.
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DEFENSE
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Man-to-Man Defense
• Man-to-man defense pairs every defensive
player with an offensive counterpart to guard.
Usually, players will mark their equal on the
court, but basketball coaches sometimes
shake things up depending on who they’re up
against. Man-to-man defense is super reliable
because teams get consistent cover on the
opposition, so it’s easy to set up traps, force
turnovers, and box out key players.
• That being said, man-to-man defense is also
pretty basic, which also means it’s
recognizable. Opposition might catch onto the
defensive strategy sooner rather than later.
And for teams that are all about strength but
aren’t so good on speed, a man-to-man can be
pretty demanding and also open teams up to
isolation offensives, if they’re not careful.
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Zone Defense
• In a zone defense, players guard a specific
zone of the court. Teams can really make
this defense their own and arrange players
in different ways. Unlike the man-to-man
defense, defensive players only guard the
opposition if and when they enter their
zone.
• Zone defenses are less physically
demanding than man-to-man, but also
provide less intensive coverage of the ball.
Plus, because the defense is tied to these
‘zones’, the offense might take advantage
to shoot from areas with less coverage.
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Combination or Junk Defense

• A combination defense combines man-
to-man and zone defenses. This is a
great way to confuse the offense, force
turnovers and help the defense to regain
possession. Watch out though – junk
defenses can result in holes in the
normal defensive formation, which the
other team might take advantage of.
• Some typical examples of a combination
defense include match-up zone, box &
one, diamond & one and triangle & two.
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PRESS DEFENSE
• There are two types of press defense:
half-court and full-court. If you think half-
court is any less exhausting, watch
the Red Bull Half Court.
• Both are all about the same thing,
though: pressure. The defense either
pressures the offense across the whole
court or only half of it. This should help
defensive players deflect or steal, as
well as tire out the opponent and
increase forced errors. Teams can play a
press defense using man-to-man or
zone defensive strategies.
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REBOUNDING
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Box out
• These basketball drills refine rebounding
techniques while also teaching players
how to position themselves to retrieve a
rebound. The drill requires five players—
one player at the three-point line and two
sets of two players inside the key (the area
from the foul line to the court’s baseline).
The first player shoots continuous baskets
while the others hustle for rebounds. The
team that retrieves the ball receives a point
and passes the ball back to the first player
to shoot again. The first team to score ten
points is the winner.
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PASSING
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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.
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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.
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OVERHEAD PASS
• The overhead pass is often used as
an outlet pass. Bring the ball
directly above your forehead with
both hands on the side of the ball
and follow through. Aim for the
teammate's chin. Some coaches
advise not bring the ball behind
your head, because it can get
stolen and it takes a split-second
longer to throw the pass.
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WRAP AROUND PASS

• Step around the defense with your non-
pivot foot. Pass the ball with one hand
(outside hand). It can be used as an air
or a bounce pass. You will often see the
wrap-around, air pass on the perimeter
and the wrap-around, bounce pass to
make an entry into the post.
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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. Be careful with
young kids. You don't want them
throw their arms out.
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DRIBBLE PASS
• The dribble pass is used to
quickly pass the ball with one
hand off of the dribble. This
can be an air or bounce pass.
You'll see Steve Nash do this
all of the time.
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BEHIND-THE-BACK PASS
• A behind-the-back pass is when you
wrap the ball around your back to
throw the ball. It is used to avoid the
defender when making a pass
across the front of you would be
risky. It can also be used to throw
the ball to a player trailing on the fast
break.
 FAMOUS BASKETBALL PLAYER
(International)

MICHEAL JORDAN
• Rookie of the Year; Five-time NBA MVP; Six-
time NBA champion; Six-time NBA Finals MVP;
Ten-time All-NBA First Team; Nine time NBA All-
Defensive First Team; Defensive Player of the
Year; 14-time NBA All-Star; Three-time NBA All-
Star MVP; 50th Anniversary All-Time Team; Ten
scoring titles — an NBA record and seven
consecutive matching Wilt Chamberlain; Retired
with the NBA’s highest scoring average of
30.1ppg; Hall of Fame inductee.
 FAMOUS BASKETBALL PLAYER
(International)

KOBE BRYANT
• Hall of Fame, 18x All Star, 2x Scoring
Champ, 5x NBA Champ,15x All-NBA,
1996-97 All-Rookie, 12x All-Defensive,
4x AS MVP, 2007-08 MVP, 2x Finals
MVP, NBA 75th Anniv. Team, 2018
Oscar
 FAMOUS BASKETBALL PLAYER
(International)

LEBRON JAMES
• 18x All Star, 2007-08 Scoring Champion,
2019-20 AST Champ, 4x NBA Champ,
18x All-NBA, 2003-04 All-Rookie, 2003-
04 ROY, 3x AS MVP, 6x All-Defensive,
4x MVP, 4x Finals MVP
 FAMOUS BASKETBALL PLAYER
(LOCAL)
MARC PINGRIS
• 9× PBA champion (2006 Philippine, 2009
Fiesta, 2009–10 Philippine, 2012
Commissioner's, 2013 Governors', 2013–
14 Philippine, 2014
Commissioner's, 2014 Governor's, 2018
Governors’), 2× PBA Finals MVP (2006
Philippine, 2013 Governors’), 15× PBA
All-Star (2005–2019), PBA All-Star Game
MVP (2011), PBA Most Improved
Player (2006), 3× PBA Mythical Second
Team (2006, 2013, 2014), 3× PBA
Defensive Player of the
Year (2006, 2013, 2014), 8× PBA All-
Defensive Team (2006, 2008, 2010–
2014, 2016), PBA 40 Greatest Players,
No. 15 retired by Magnolia Hotshots.
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(LOCAL)
JIMMY ALAPAG
As player
• 6× PBA champion (2003 All-Filipino, 2009
Philippine, 2011 Philippine, 2011
Commissioner's, 2012 Philippine, 2013 Philippine),
2× PBA Finals MVP (2011 Philippine, 2011
Commissioner’s), PBA Most Valuable Player (2011),
PBA Best Player of the Conference (2011
Commissioner’s), 11× PBA All-Star (2003–
2011, 2014, 2015), PBA All-Star Game MVP (2004),
3× PBA Mythical First Team (2003, 2005, 2011), PBA
Rookie of the Year (2003), PBA Order of Merit (2010),
PBA 3-Point Shootout Champion (2003), PBA's 40
Greatest Players, No. 3 retired by the TNT Tropang
Giga
As head coach,
• ABL champion (2018)
As assistant coach
• 2× PBA champion (2019 Philippine, 2019
Commissioner's)