Basketball

Definition: a game played between two teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a netted hoop fixed above each end of the court.

General Rules:

• Teams will be divided based on the amount of students in the class.

• If the ball goes out of bounds it is a change of possession and taken out of bounds.

• There are no foul shots.

• If a foul occurs possession remains with the same team and taken out of bounds.

• Do not take shots that are out of your range.

• Teams are expected to referee their own game (call your own). With this the saying is "Make the call, respect the call"

• Be aware of the skill level of your teammates. Involve everyone and make passes that your teammate can attempt to catch safely.

• After any change of possession or after a point is scored, the opposing team takes the ball out from behind the WHITE LINE.

General Rule Violations:

• Traveling: a violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet illegally. When a player has taken more than two steps without the ball being dribbled, a traveling violation is called.

• Carrying: referred to as palming, is a violation in the game of basketball. It occurs when the dribbling player continues to dribble after allowing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands.

• Double Dribble: an illegal action in basketball made when a player dribbles the ball with two hands simultaneously or continues to dribble after allowing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands.

• Foul: an infraction of the rules more serious than a violation. Most fouls occur as a result of illegal personal contact with an opponent and/or unsportsmanlike behavior.