A team game is an activity in which players of the same team work together to achieve the goal. Team games help us to work together for winning respect for each other. Team games are also good for new learners as these games can help in building self-esteem and team spirit. For a good team in any game, the players have to stay together for progress and work together for success. You may have played basketball or have seen this game being played. Basketball is one of the world’s most popular games. It is a fast and high scoring team game. The players throw a ball in a basket horizontally positioned to score points while following a set of rules. Two teams play on a marked rectangular court with a basket at each end. All players can move freely around the court and occupy any position on the court. All players get an equal opportunity to score basket. The way in which the game is restarted after a point is scored and it is a fast game with few breaks in between regulation timing. To play this game, students should learn and practise the basic skills of passing, dribbling, receiving and shooting. Game of basketball involves coordination and tall players are preferred. The game of basketball was originated at the Springfield College of Physical Education, U.S.A. in 1891 by Dr. James. In India, the Y.M.C.A. at Kolkata introduced basketball some 80 years ago. Later, the Y.M.C.A. was established at Chennai in 1920. It played an important role in the development of this game. Nowadays, basketball is one of the most favourite games in many schools and colleges. The game is played by both men and women of all ages and abilities. In order to promote the sport nationally and internationally and organize sports events related to basketball, Basketball Federation of India was set up in 1950. At the same time, every State in India had formed a State Basketball Association. The first National Basketball event was held in Delhi in 1934 and thereafter, it became an annual feature. Basketball is played on a rectangular court which could be an indoor wooden court or an outdoor concrete court. The court is divided into two sections. Referee throws the ball at centre circle to determine which team gets possession. Two players from opposing teams jump up to tip the ball in the hope that one of them will secure the ball. The duration of the game of each quarter is ten minutes with 2 minutes rest between first and second quarters and third and fourth quarters. Between second and third quarters, the rest is 15 minutes. The duration of extra time is five minutes. Teams exchange courts in each quarter. The clock is stopped while the play is not active. A team may consist of not more than 12 members including a captain. But, only five players from each team are on the court at one time. Substitutions are unlimited, but can only be done when play is stopped. The team with the ball attempting to score is called on offence. The ball is moved or passsed to teammates. If the ball goes out of bounds due to the offensive player or team, the possession is given back to the defensive team. This is a form of penalty which results in the loss of a possession of ball. Both men and women wear a standard uniform consists of a pair of shorts and a jersey with a clearly visible number printed on both the front and back. Players wear high top sneakers that provide extra ankle support. The game is monitored by the officials consisting of the referee, one or two umpires and five table officials. The table officials are responsible for keeping track of each team scoring, timekeeping and individual and team fouls, player substitutions, etc. Essential equipments in a basketball game are the ball, clocks, score sheets, scoreboards, whistle, etc. An attempt to unfairly disadvantage an opponent through physical contact is illegal and is called a foul. Each player is allowed five fouls before they are rejected from the game and cannot come back. We are aware that to play any game, one has to learn some skills. To play basketball game, one needs to learn the fundamental skills. A player should hold the ball with both hands fingers open, pointing forward, thumbs upward, feet apart and the knees slightly bent. If you have seen any basketball game, you might have observed that players bounce the ball between the hands and playing surface. While playing a basketball game, you need to transfer the ball from one player to another. Transfer of possession of the ball is called passing and a player who receives the ball is known as receiver. You might have observed that a player has to throw the ball into basket of the opponent team to win the game. Therefore, each team should make an attempt to score by throwing the ball in different forms of shooting. Whenever a player makes an attempt to score the basket and if it is missed, then the ball will bounce back from over the ring or board. While playing basketball if a team loses the possession of the ball, immediately player has to turn to individual defence. For a good defence, the factors like location of the player, guarding distance, movement, vision and footwork are important. It is an American sport drawing millions of fans across the world. The team that shoots the maximum number of balls through the basket is declared the winner. The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. While assuming the defensive position, players can either try to steal the ball from the other team or jump and block their shots. Basketball helps improve blood circulation in the body and is a fantastic exercise. It helps us to keep fit and also betters oxygen circulation throughout the body. It behaves as a chance for us to interact with others. A team game is an activity in which players of the same team work together to achieve the goal. Team games help us to work together for winning respect for each other. Team games are also good for new learners as these games can help in building self-esteem and team spirit. For a good team in any game, the players have to stay together for progress and work together for success. You may have played basketball or have seen this game being played. Basketball is one of the world’s most popular games. It is a fast and high scoring team game. The players throw a ball in a basket horizontally positioned to score points while following a set of rules. Two teams play on a marked rectangular court with a basket at each end. All players can move freely around the court and occupy any position on the court. All players get an equal opportunity to score basket. The way in which the game is restarted after a point is scored and it is a fast game with few breaks in between regulation timing. To play this game, students should learn and practise the basic skills of passing, dribbling, receiving and shooting. Game of basketball involves coordination and tall players are preferred. The game of basketball was originated at the Springfield College of Physical Education, U.S.A. in 1891 by Dr. James. In India, the Y.M.C.A. at Kolkata introduced basketball some 80 years ago. Later, the Y.M.C.A. was established at Chennai in 1920. It played an important role in the development of this game. Nowadays, basketball is one of the most favourite games in many schools and colleges. The game is played by both men and women of all ages and abilities. In order to promote the sport nationally and internationally and organize sports events related to basketball, Basketball Federation of India was set up in 1950. At the same time, every State in India had formed a State Basketball Association. The first National Basketball event was held in Delhi in 1934 and thereafter, it became an annual feature. Basketball is played on a rectangular court which could be an indoor wooden court or an outdoor concrete court. The court is divided into two sections. Referee throws the ball at centre circle to determine which team gets possession. Two players from opposing teams jump up to tip the ball in the hope that one of them will secure the ball. The duration of the game of each quarter is ten minutes with 2 minutes rest between first and second quarters and third and fourth quarters. Between second and third quarters, the rest is 15 minutes. The duration of extra time is five minutes. Teams exchange courts in each quarter. The clock is stopped while the play is not active. A team may consist of not more than 12 members including a captain. But, only five players from each team are on the court at one time. Substitutions are unlimited, but can only be done when play is stopped. The team with the ball attempting to score is called on offence. The ball is moved or passsed to teammates. If the ball goes out of bounds due to the offensive player or team, the possession is given back to the defensive team. This is a form of penalty which results in the loss of a possession of ball. Both men and women wear a standard uniform consists of a pair of shorts and a jersey with a clearly visible number printed on both the front and back. Players wear high top sneakers that provide extra ankle support. The game is monitored by the officials consisting of the referee, one or two umpires and five table officials. The table officials are responsible for keeping track of each team scoring, timekeeping and individual and team fouls, player substitutions, etc. Essential equipments in a basketball game are the ball, clocks, score sheets, scoreboards, whistle, etc. An attempt to unfairly disadvantage an opponent through physical contact is illegal and is called a foul. Each player is allowed five fouls before they are rejected from the game and cannot come back. We are aware that to play any game, one has to learn some skills. To play basketball game, one needs to learn the fundamental skills. A player should hold the ball with both hands fingers open, pointing forward, thumbs upward, feet apart and the knees slightly bent. If you have seen any basketball game, you might have observed that players bounce the ball between the hands and playing surface. While playing a basketball game, you need to transfer the ball from one player to another. Transfer of possession of the ball is called passing and a player who receives the ball is known as receiver. You might have observed that a player has to throw the ball into basket of the opponent team to win the game. Therefore, each team should make an attempt to score by throwing the ball in different forms of shooting. Whenever a player makes an attempt to score the basket and if it is missed, then the ball will bounce back from over the ring or board. While playing basketball if a team loses the possession of the ball, immediately player has to turn to individual defence. For a good defence, the factors like location of the player, guarding distance, movement, vision and footwork are important. It is an American sport drawing millions of fans across the world. The team that shoots the maximum number of balls through the basket is declared the winner. The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. While assuming the defensive position, players can either try to steal the ball from the other team or jump and block their shots. Basketball helps improve blood circulation in the body and is a fantastic exercise. It helps us to keep fit and also betters oxygen circulation throughout the body. It behaves as a chance for us to interact with others. Submit