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7.1 IntroductIon 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 vis-a-vis respect for each other. Team 
games are also good for new learners as these games can help 
in building self -esteem and team cohesion. For a good team in 
any game, the players have to stay together for progress and 
work together for success. Below are mentioned some of the 
team games.
7.2 BasketBall You may have played basketball or have seen this game being 
played. Basketball is one of the world’s most popular game. 
It is a fast, free-flowing, 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.  The rules allow 
all players to 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 re-started after a 
point is scored or a rule infringement makes it a fast game with 
few breaks in between regulation timing. To play this game, 
students should learn and practise the basic skills of ball 
dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Game of basketball 
involves neuromuscular coordination and often tall players are 
preferred.
7.2.1  History
The game of basketball was originated at the Springfield College 
of Physical Education Massachusetts, USA in 1891 by Dr 
James Naismith. In 1894 Naismith drew up the first 13 rules, 
which still form the basis of modern basketball rules. In India, 
the YMCA at Kolkata introduced basketball some 80 years 
ago. Later the YMCA established at Chennai in 1920 played an 
important role in the development of this game. Now-a-days 
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 organise sports events related to 
basketball, Basketball Federation of India (BFI) was set up in 
Team Games
7
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7.1 IntroductIon 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 vis-a-vis respect for each other. Team 
games are also good for new learners as these games can help 
in building self -esteem and team cohesion. For a good team in 
any game, the players have to stay together for progress and 
work together for success. Below are mentioned some of the 
team games.
7.2 BasketBall You may have played basketball or have seen this game being 
played. Basketball is one of the world’s most popular game. 
It is a fast, free-flowing, 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.  The rules allow 
all players to 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 re-started after a 
point is scored or a rule infringement makes it a fast game with 
few breaks in between regulation timing. To play this game, 
students should learn and practise the basic skills of ball 
dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Game of basketball 
involves neuromuscular coordination and often tall players are 
preferred.
7.2.1  History
The game of basketball was originated at the Springfield College 
of Physical Education Massachusetts, USA in 1891 by Dr 
James Naismith. In 1894 Naismith drew up the first 13 rules, 
which still form the basis of modern basketball rules. In India, 
the YMCA at Kolkata introduced basketball some 80 years 
ago. Later the YMCA established at Chennai in 1920 played an 
important role in the development of this game. Now-a-days 
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 organise sports events related to 
basketball, Basketball Federation of India (BFI) was set up in 
Team Games
7
 Health and Physical Education — Class IX
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, every two years till 1951 and there after 
it became an annual feature.
7.2.2  How to Play Basketball
•	 Basketball is played on a rectangular court, which could 
be an indoor wooden court or an outdoor concrete court. 
Basketball court dimensions are 28× 15 metres. The court 
is divided into two sections, called half-courts, by the 
mid-court line, where the game starts with a jumpball.  
A jumpball is when a referee throws the ball up 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 minute 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 ctIvIty 7.1
Is it possible to play 
basket ball with 
different dimensions 
of court and with 
different ball size? 
Please write your 
comments. Also 
findout how playing 
any team game 
helps in improving 
physical and mental 
health?
Source: Official Basketball rules 2012, as approved by FIBA Central Board, 29th April 2012, valid as of  
 October 2012 
Fig.7.1 : Basketball Court
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7.1 IntroductIon 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 vis-a-vis respect for each other. Team 
games are also good for new learners as these games can help 
in building self -esteem and team cohesion. For a good team in 
any game, the players have to stay together for progress and 
work together for success. Below are mentioned some of the 
team games.
7.2 BasketBall You may have played basketball or have seen this game being 
played. Basketball is one of the world’s most popular game. 
It is a fast, free-flowing, 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.  The rules allow 
all players to 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 re-started after a 
point is scored or a rule infringement makes it a fast game with 
few breaks in between regulation timing. To play this game, 
students should learn and practise the basic skills of ball 
dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Game of basketball 
involves neuromuscular coordination and often tall players are 
preferred.
7.2.1  History
The game of basketball was originated at the Springfield College 
of Physical Education Massachusetts, USA in 1891 by Dr 
James Naismith. In 1894 Naismith drew up the first 13 rules, 
which still form the basis of modern basketball rules. In India, 
the YMCA at Kolkata introduced basketball some 80 years 
ago. Later the YMCA established at Chennai in 1920 played an 
important role in the development of this game. Now-a-days 
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 organise sports events related to 
basketball, Basketball Federation of India (BFI) was set up in 
Team Games
7
 Health and Physical Education — Class IX
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, every two years till 1951 and there after 
it became an annual feature.
7.2.2  How to Play Basketball
•	 Basketball is played on a rectangular court, which could 
be an indoor wooden court or an outdoor concrete court. 
Basketball court dimensions are 28× 15 metres. The court 
is divided into two sections, called half-courts, by the 
mid-court line, where the game starts with a jumpball.  
A jumpball is when a referee throws the ball up 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 minute 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 ctIvIty 7.1
Is it possible to play 
basket ball with 
different dimensions 
of court and with 
different ball size? 
Please write your 
comments. Also 
findout how playing 
any team game 
helps in improving 
physical and mental 
health?
Source: Official Basketball rules 2012, as approved by FIBA Central Board, 29th April 2012, valid as of  
 October 2012 
Fig.7.1 : Basketball Court
Team Games 
A team may consist of not more than twelve 
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 offense’. The team defending from 
scoring is called ‘on defense’.  The ball is moved in 
two ways: dribbling and passing to teammates. If 
the ball goes out of bounds, due to the offensive 
player/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 
vest 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,	 alternating	 possession	 arrow,	 and	 stop–and-go-
clock.
Equipments – Essential equipments in a basketball game 
are: the ball, clocks, score sheets, scoreboard(s), alternating 
possession arrows, whistle and clock systems.
Fouls – An attempt to unfairly disadvantage an opponent 
through physical contact is illegal and is called a foul. Players 
who are fouled either get ball possession or are awarded one or 
more free throws, which is attempted from a line 15 feet (4.6 m) 
from the basket. Each player is allowed five fouls before they 
are rejected from the game and cannot come back.
7.2.3  Fundamental Skills
We are well aware that to play 
any game one has to learn some 
skills, To play basketball game 
one need to learn the following 
fundamental skills: 
•  Player’s stance –	 Hold	 the	
ball with both hand fingers 
open, pointing forward, 
thumbs upward, feet apart 
and the knees slightly bent 
as shown in Fig 7.3
Fig.7.2 : Ring, Net and the ball
Fig.7.3 : Player Stance
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7.1 IntroductIon 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 vis-a-vis respect for each other. Team 
games are also good for new learners as these games can help 
in building self -esteem and team cohesion. For a good team in 
any game, the players have to stay together for progress and 
work together for success. Below are mentioned some of the 
team games.
7.2 BasketBall You may have played basketball or have seen this game being 
played. Basketball is one of the world’s most popular game. 
It is a fast, free-flowing, 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.  The rules allow 
all players to 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 re-started after a 
point is scored or a rule infringement makes it a fast game with 
few breaks in between regulation timing. To play this game, 
students should learn and practise the basic skills of ball 
dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Game of basketball 
involves neuromuscular coordination and often tall players are 
preferred.
7.2.1  History
The game of basketball was originated at the Springfield College 
of Physical Education Massachusetts, USA in 1891 by Dr 
James Naismith. In 1894 Naismith drew up the first 13 rules, 
which still form the basis of modern basketball rules. In India, 
the YMCA at Kolkata introduced basketball some 80 years 
ago. Later the YMCA established at Chennai in 1920 played an 
important role in the development of this game. Now-a-days 
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 organise sports events related to 
basketball, Basketball Federation of India (BFI) was set up in 
Team Games
7
 Health and Physical Education — Class IX
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, every two years till 1951 and there after 
it became an annual feature.
7.2.2  How to Play Basketball
•	 Basketball is played on a rectangular court, which could 
be an indoor wooden court or an outdoor concrete court. 
Basketball court dimensions are 28× 15 metres. The court 
is divided into two sections, called half-courts, by the 
mid-court line, where the game starts with a jumpball.  
A jumpball is when a referee throws the ball up 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 minute 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 ctIvIty 7.1
Is it possible to play 
basket ball with 
different dimensions 
of court and with 
different ball size? 
Please write your 
comments. Also 
findout how playing 
any team game 
helps in improving 
physical and mental 
health?
Source: Official Basketball rules 2012, as approved by FIBA Central Board, 29th April 2012, valid as of  
 October 2012 
Fig.7.1 : Basketball Court
Team Games 
A team may consist of not more than twelve 
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 offense’. The team defending from 
scoring is called ‘on defense’.  The ball is moved in 
two ways: dribbling and passing to teammates. If 
the ball goes out of bounds, due to the offensive 
player/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 
vest 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,	 alternating	 possession	 arrow,	 and	 stop–and-go-
clock.
Equipments – Essential equipments in a basketball game 
are: the ball, clocks, score sheets, scoreboard(s), alternating 
possession arrows, whistle and clock systems.
Fouls – An attempt to unfairly disadvantage an opponent 
through physical contact is illegal and is called a foul. Players 
who are fouled either get ball possession or are awarded one or 
more free throws, which is attempted from a line 15 feet (4.6 m) 
from the basket. Each player is allowed five fouls before they 
are rejected from the game and cannot come back.
7.2.3  Fundamental Skills
We are well aware that to play 
any game one has to learn some 
skills, To play basketball game 
one need to learn the following 
fundamental skills: 
•  Player’s stance –	 Hold	 the	
ball with both hand fingers 
open, pointing forward, 
thumbs upward, feet apart 
and the knees slightly bent 
as shown in Fig 7.3
Fig.7.2 : Ring, Net and the ball
Fig.7.3 : Player Stance
 Health and Physical Education — Class IX
a ctIvIty 7.3
Set shot illustration is 
given in Fig.7.5 Collect 
photographs of other 
forms of shooting 
from various sources 
books, magazines etc. 
and discuss with your 
classmates.
a ctIvIty 7.2
Observe a basketball 
match and identify 
different forms of 
shooting. 
•	 Ball Handling Exercises –	 Ball	 handling	 exercises	 are	
given below. 
 (i) Rotate the ball around the knees
 (ii) Rotate the ball around waist. 
 (iii) Rotate the ball around neck.            
 (iv) Throw the ball front to back.           
• Dribbling – If you have seen any basketball 
game you might have observed that players 
bounce the ball between the dribbling 
hand and playing surface. This action of  
continuous bouncing is called dribbling. 
If dribbling is done on the spot, it is called 
stationary dribbling. You might have also 
noticed that players perform varied actions 
while dribbling. The variations are cross over 
dribbling that is changing of dribbling hand at 
the front side, reverse dribbling that is taking 
180 degree turn from rear side and changing 
the direction, behind the back dribbling that 
is taking the ball from back side and bounce 
it on another side. 
• Passing and receiving (Fig.	 7.4)	 –	 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. There are different types 
of	 passing	 namely–chest	 pass,	 overhead	 pass,	
bounce pass, baseball pass, hook pass and 
behind the back pass etc. 
• Shooting (Fig.	 7.5)	 –	 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 such as two-hand set 
shot, one-hand set shot, lay up shot, jump shot and 
hook shot etc. 
• Rebounding (Fig.	 7.6)	 –	 Whenever	 a	 player	 makes	 an	
attempt to score the basket and if it is missed then the 
ball will rebound from over the ring or board.
• Individual Defence (Fig.	 7.7)	 –	 While	 playing	 basketball	
if a team loses the possession of the ball, immediately 
player has to turn to individual defence. For a good 
defence, following factors are important (i) location of the 
player (ii) guarding distance (iii) movement (iv) vision and 
(v) footwork.
Fig. 7.4 : Two-hand Passing
Fig. 7.5 : Shooting
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7.1 IntroductIon 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 vis-a-vis respect for each other. Team 
games are also good for new learners as these games can help 
in building self -esteem and team cohesion. For a good team in 
any game, the players have to stay together for progress and 
work together for success. Below are mentioned some of the 
team games.
7.2 BasketBall You may have played basketball or have seen this game being 
played. Basketball is one of the world’s most popular game. 
It is a fast, free-flowing, 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.  The rules allow 
all players to 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 re-started after a 
point is scored or a rule infringement makes it a fast game with 
few breaks in between regulation timing. To play this game, 
students should learn and practise the basic skills of ball 
dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Game of basketball 
involves neuromuscular coordination and often tall players are 
preferred.
7.2.1  History
The game of basketball was originated at the Springfield College 
of Physical Education Massachusetts, USA in 1891 by Dr 
James Naismith. In 1894 Naismith drew up the first 13 rules, 
which still form the basis of modern basketball rules. In India, 
the YMCA at Kolkata introduced basketball some 80 years 
ago. Later the YMCA established at Chennai in 1920 played an 
important role in the development of this game. Now-a-days 
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 organise sports events related to 
basketball, Basketball Federation of India (BFI) was set up in 
Team Games
7
 Health and Physical Education — Class IX
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, every two years till 1951 and there after 
it became an annual feature.
7.2.2  How to Play Basketball
•	 Basketball is played on a rectangular court, which could 
be an indoor wooden court or an outdoor concrete court. 
Basketball court dimensions are 28× 15 metres. The court 
is divided into two sections, called half-courts, by the 
mid-court line, where the game starts with a jumpball.  
A jumpball is when a referee throws the ball up 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 minute 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 ctIvIty 7.1
Is it possible to play 
basket ball with 
different dimensions 
of court and with 
different ball size? 
Please write your 
comments. Also 
findout how playing 
any team game 
helps in improving 
physical and mental 
health?
Source: Official Basketball rules 2012, as approved by FIBA Central Board, 29th April 2012, valid as of  
 October 2012 
Fig.7.1 : Basketball Court
Team Games 
A team may consist of not more than twelve 
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 offense’. The team defending from 
scoring is called ‘on defense’.  The ball is moved in 
two ways: dribbling and passing to teammates. If 
the ball goes out of bounds, due to the offensive 
player/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 
vest 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,	 alternating	 possession	 arrow,	 and	 stop–and-go-
clock.
Equipments – Essential equipments in a basketball game 
are: the ball, clocks, score sheets, scoreboard(s), alternating 
possession arrows, whistle and clock systems.
Fouls – An attempt to unfairly disadvantage an opponent 
through physical contact is illegal and is called a foul. Players 
who are fouled either get ball possession or are awarded one or 
more free throws, which is attempted from a line 15 feet (4.6 m) 
from the basket. Each player is allowed five fouls before they 
are rejected from the game and cannot come back.
7.2.3  Fundamental Skills
We are well aware that to play 
any game one has to learn some 
skills, To play basketball game 
one need to learn the following 
fundamental skills: 
•  Player’s stance –	 Hold	 the	
ball with both hand fingers 
open, pointing forward, 
thumbs upward, feet apart 
and the knees slightly bent 
as shown in Fig 7.3
Fig.7.2 : Ring, Net and the ball
Fig.7.3 : Player Stance
 Health and Physical Education — Class IX
a ctIvIty 7.3
Set shot illustration is 
given in Fig.7.5 Collect 
photographs of other 
forms of shooting 
from various sources 
books, magazines etc. 
and discuss with your 
classmates.
a ctIvIty 7.2
Observe a basketball 
match and identify 
different forms of 
shooting. 
•	 Ball Handling Exercises –	 Ball	 handling	 exercises	 are	
given below. 
 (i) Rotate the ball around the knees
 (ii) Rotate the ball around waist. 
 (iii) Rotate the ball around neck.            
 (iv) Throw the ball front to back.           
• Dribbling – If you have seen any basketball 
game you might have observed that players 
bounce the ball between the dribbling 
hand and playing surface. This action of  
continuous bouncing is called dribbling. 
If dribbling is done on the spot, it is called 
stationary dribbling. You might have also 
noticed that players perform varied actions 
while dribbling. The variations are cross over 
dribbling that is changing of dribbling hand at 
the front side, reverse dribbling that is taking 
180 degree turn from rear side and changing 
the direction, behind the back dribbling that 
is taking the ball from back side and bounce 
it on another side. 
• Passing and receiving (Fig.	 7.4)	 –	 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. There are different types 
of	 passing	 namely–chest	 pass,	 overhead	 pass,	
bounce pass, baseball pass, hook pass and 
behind the back pass etc. 
• Shooting (Fig.	 7.5)	 –	 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 such as two-hand set 
shot, one-hand set shot, lay up shot, jump shot and 
hook shot etc. 
• Rebounding (Fig.	 7.6)	 –	 Whenever	 a	 player	 makes	 an	
attempt to score the basket and if it is missed then the 
ball will rebound from over the ring or board.
• Individual Defence (Fig.	 7.7)	 –	 While	 playing	 basketball	
if a team loses the possession of the ball, immediately 
player has to turn to individual defence. For a good 
defence, following factors are important (i) location of the 
player (ii) guarding distance (iii) movement (iv) vision and 
(v) footwork.
Fig. 7.4 : Two-hand Passing
Fig. 7.5 : Shooting
Team Games 
7.3 c rIcket You might have seen a cricket match being played 
in your school or on the television. Also you might 
have yourself played this game with your friends. 
This is a bat and ball game played between two teams 
on a field. In the centre of the field is a rectangular 
pitch. One team bats, trying to defend the wicket and 
scoring as many runs as possible. The other team 
bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and 
thus limiting the runs scored by the batting team. 
Run can be scored by the striking batsman hitting 
the ball with the bat, running to the opposite end of 
the pitch and touching the crease there without being 
dismissed. The teams switch between batting and 
fielding at the end of an inning. In general this game 
is very popular.
7.3.1  History
The origin of the game of Cricket was gradual. The 
Hambeldon	 Club	 which	 was	 founded	 in	 about	 1750	
had played a significant part in the evolution of the game. 
It was superseded by the Marylebone Cricket Club (M.C.C) 
with its headquarters at Lords, London. Cricket became an 
international game with the formation of the Imperial Cricket 
Conference (I.C.C) in 1909. The name of Imperial Cricket 
Conference was changed to International Cricket Conference 
(later, Council) to enable countries outside the Commonwealth 
to become its members.  Earlier only test matches were played 
where each team played two innings in five or lesser days. 
First One day International match was played in 1971 with 
limitations of overs per inning. The governing International 
Cricket Council (ICC) saw its potential and staged the first 
Fig. 7.8 : Cricket
Fig. 7.6 : Rebounding Fig. 7.7 : Individual Defence