The baskets were nailed to the gymnasiums balcony at the height of ten feet to be. Archived pdf from the original on february 25, 2018. Basketball officiating and rules information kentucky. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing. Kidzworld gets you ready to shoot hoops with a look at the basketball history, rules and skills. Basketball history nature of the game safetyetiquette care of. The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands. Basketball was invented in december 1891 by the canadian clergyman, educator, and physician james naismith. Basketball history basketball was invented during the school year of 189192 at springfield college in springfield, massachusetts. It is not intended to replace the official rule book. May 02, 2019 as we look back over the many great years of basketball history, its safe to say that its become one of the best sports of all time, with the endless excitement and historymaking moments it has provided us over the years.
Just a month after inventing basketball, naismith would publish the rules to his game. Naismith conceived the idea of attaching peach baskets at opposite ends of the gym on the track that encircled the playing floor. This is where the height of 10 feet for the basket was arrived at. He invented basketball for fun, as a simple physical education activity not something to be serious about. Mens basketball rules changes for 2016 and 2017 each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules text by a blue shaded background. See how ncaa and high school basketball rules have changed over the years from the original rules into the fastpaced game we know today its easy to think that the game we enjoy today is the way its always been played. The purpose is to score more points than the other team before time runs out. James naismith, a physical education professor and instructor at the international young mens christian association training school ymca today, springfield college in springfield, massachusetts, usa, was trying to keep his gym class active on a rainy day. Also popular are the basketball camps organized for various occasions, often to get prepared for basketball events, and basketball clinics for. The rules of basketball are still enough and exist for the most varied situations. Basketball equipment and history olympic sport history. See how ncaa and high school basketball rules have changed over the years from the original rules into the fastpaced game we know today. Take a look at this basketball history timeline and see the major rule changes over the past century. The confusion stems in part from changes in the schools name in its early history.
Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and. To avoid being too boring, lets list some of the most common and important ones. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end. History of basketball in early december 1891, canadian american dr. For many years, a soccer ball was even used to play the. Fault penalty each team can commit 4 absences by period being it personal lack. Apr 16, 2017 basketball is an original american game invented by dr. Basic guide to the rules of basketball and refereeing this booklet is designed to give you a basic summary of the main rules of basketball based on fiba rules. Why is gulick considered an important person in the history of basketball. Basketball was originally played with a soccer ball. Back then the game was played with an ordinary soccer ball and peach basketsbetween 2 teams of 9 players each. Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow. Basketball court dimension diagrams, history, rules. These are the rules published in january 1892 in the school newspaper where he instituted the game.
It is only allowed to move more than 3 steps with pose and ball when it is continuously bounced on the ground, as it happens in a basketball game. His original rules and description of the game are published in january 1892 and read. If you want to know everything about basketball, from the rules, to its history, to how it is played and more then this is the right place. James naismiths original rules of basketball usa basketball. Then you must make some movement to pass the ball forward.
The ball can be advanced only by passing with the hands or by dribbling the ball on the floor. Official rules of the national basketball association 20162017 inside cover for nba official rulebook 20162017 102016. It doesnt need a coach you dont coach basketball, you just play it. The aim of each team is to score in the opponents basket and to prevent the other team from. Pdf basketball is a sport, generally played by two teams of five players. The first games of basketball were played with a soccer ball it was easier to dribble than a football and two peach baskets. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the. Naismith drew up the rules for the new game in about an hour.
The history of basketball dates back more than a hundred years to 1891, springfield, massachusetts, usa. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. A he introduced the game when he was a teacher at the young mens christian association training school in springfield, massachusetts. Basketball has grown into a wildly popular sport and is played with five players on each team. Having possession of the ball, the player has the right to take only three steps. In a fortnight he came up with the basic rules of a new game. James naismith in december 1891 in springfield, massachusetts, to condition young athletes during cold months. Check here for info on the rules and history of basketball and. A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of rules 3,4, and such as described in rule 5. Its easy to think that the game we enjoy today is the way its always been played.
Theres been some confusion over the precise nature of the official relationship between springfield college and the ymca, as it relates to james naismith and the invention of basketball. Basketball rules player positions basketball strategy basketball glossary. Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing. James naismith, a canadian physical education instructor invented basketball in 1891. The game of basketball was invented in december of 1891 by a canadian physician james naismith who first organized the game when he was an instructer at the ymca now known as springfield college in springfield, massachusetts. If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal. National basketball association nba has some rules and regulations that must be strictly observed when playing the game. Throughout the official basketball rules, all references made to a player, coach, official, etc. Nevertheless, he became basketball coach at kansas in 1900, and lost his first game 488 to nebraska. Clarification of rules pertaining to electronic equipment permitted in the bench area 201516 and 201617 basketball rules changes court safety reminder posted 114. Basketball was invented in december 1891 by james naismith.
Basketball was invented in december 1891 by canadian james w. James naismith, instructor at ymca training school in springfield, massachusetts, in december 1891. Naismith evolved 5 basic principles when he created the rules. It must be understood that this is done for practical reasons only. The official sized ball came in 1894, was an inflated rubber ball, and sometimes.
It has now grown into one of the most popular sports in the united states. Points are given for each made basket with various other rules in place. If one team is present, they have the option of given the other. James naismiths original rules of basketball 1 dr. Rules of the game the game of basketball is played by 2 teams of 5 players on a court. Basketball students learn proper ways of passing, ball handling, dribbling, shooting from various distances, rebounding, offensive moves, defense, layups, screens, basketball rules and basketball ethics. Bailey remains scoring leader in indiana high school history. Nba rules history changesclarifications implemented prior to season, except where noted note. While there are other, newer rules, these still form the heart of the game. The object of each team is to score by putting a ball into the opponents basket and to prevent the other team from scoring in yours. The rules set out a game that is a noncontact sport played indoors. Mar 25, 2020 basketball, game played between two teams of five players each on a rectangular court, usually indoors.
There are also some differences between the high school, college and professional levels. Basketball rules all intramural participants are responsible for their own medical expenses. The court is divided into two main sections by the midcourt line. The game of basketball as it is known today was created by dr. This list is not comprehensive, especially pre1993, but contains as many rules changes and clarifications as could be compiled from past releases, rulebooks and other sources.
The size of the restricted area arc has been increased to four feet from three feet effective in the 201516 season for. Basic basketball rules, basketball for dummies, the basics of. Nba officiating news, rulebook and referee operations. Basketball is a relatively new sport, invented in 1891. Any rule not mentioned in the following will be governed by national federation of state high. The playing floor should be swept and cleaned regularly. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground. Even metal hoops, nets, and backboards wouldnt be included in the rules of the game until 1906. Several equipment changes highlight high school basketball rules c.
Grade 78 physical education basketball assignment history. History of basketball, basketball history and origin and. The original rules of basketball were written by dr. The game is played with a round ball and with the hands. Naismith devised a set of thirteen rules for this new game of basketball. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands never with the fist. Feb 10, 2017 basketball has a long, rich history dating back to the late 19th century when the hoop was first invented. Take the following quiz to see just how much you know about basketball history. Boys and girls basketball tournament regulations revised 1. James naismith born november 6th, 1861 died november 28th, 1939 was a physical educator in the school for christian workers now springfield college. An american game that has traveled well is basketball, now played by more than 250 million people worldwide in an organized fashion, as well as by countless others in pickup games. Basketball a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court one of the worlds most popular and widely viewed sports a team can score a field goal by shooting the ball through the basket during regular play. The rules of the game were changed slightly and many more rules were added to make it better and.
A person stood on top of a ladder to retrieve the ball. Naismith introduced the game when he was an instructor at the young mens christian association training school now springfield college in springfield, massachusetts. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you. The lategame freethrow rule now required the jump ball to take place between. The rules are majorly determined by the international basketball federation commission is the determiner of these rules internationally. Origins in student fitness, peach baskets, development of the orange ball, american dominance, olympic history. The original game is very different from the one that is played today. Dribbling was common by 1896, with a rule against the double dribble by 1898. History of basketball rules court nba players youth. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website.
As we look back over the many great years of basketball history, its safe to say that its become one of the best sports of all time, with the endless excitement and historymaking moments it has provided us over the years. Any student unsure of their physical condition should check with their family physician or student health before participating in intramural sports. Basketball, game played between two teams of five players each on a rectangular court, usually indoors. The first games of basketball were played with a soccer ball it was easier to dribble than a football.
Back to sports back to basketball the rules of basketball can vary slightly depending on the level of play for example professional rules differ from college rules or where the game is played international rules are different from usa professional rules. Each team tries to score by tossing the ball through the opponents goal, an elevated horizontal hoop and net called a basket. They are familiar enough that those who enjoy basketball over 100 years later will recognize it as the same sport. It is therefore essential that if you wish to referee basketball you obtain a copy of the official rule book.
Basketball is a team sport played by two teams of five players each. Basketball basics the rules, concepts, definitions, and player. Web site about basketball, including basketball history, basketball rules, basketball coaching, hall of fame, famous coaches, coachs corner, basketball competitions basketball articles home. Pdf a research article basketball basketball researchgate.
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