Basketball Learning how to play!
Objectives of the game. Each basket is worth 2 points. (3 point line) 5 players on the court for each team. The team that scores the most baskets wins!
Offense
Offense Positions: 2 guards and 2 forwards and a center. Guards: Are usually small. Point guard (PG) and shooting guard (SG) Forwards: Are usually big. Small Forward(SF) and power forward(PF) Center: Is always the biggest man you have. (C)
Defense
Defense Two types of Defenses in basketball: Man vs. Make - Each player picks a man and plays him only. Zone Defense - Each player plays a zone ( 2-3), (2-1-2), (1-3-1). Half-court Press - Half court defense. Full-court Press – Full court defense. When two guys guard the guy with the ball it is called a Trap
Health benefits of basketball are… Amount of calories you burn ( 1 hr = 630-750 calories). Building endurance. Improves your coordination. Improves balance. Leg muscle build up. Source: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Basketball_health_benefits?open