Page 1
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
Page 2
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
Page 3
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
Page 4
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
Page 5
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
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