1. INTRODUCTION (Tomado de Miguel Ángel Berrocal)
Basketball is a team sport. Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball
through a hoop, 3.05 metres high. The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and
there is a hoop at each end. The court is divided into two main sections by the mid-court line.
Panorámica general del juego: http://www.elpais.com/especial/juegos-
olimpicos/swf/baloncesto08.swf
The ball is moved down the court toward the basket by passing or dribbling. The team with the ball is
called the offense. The team without the ball is called the defense.
When a team scores a basket, they score two points and the ball goes to the other team. If a
basket is made outside of the three-point arc, then that basket is worth three points. A free throw
is worth one point. Free throws are usually given when a foul is made while shooting.
1. Aim of the game: 2 teams of 5players attempt to score as many baskets as possible in a time match.
2. The court: 15 m x 28 m.
3 point line for NBA: 7.24 m.
3 point line for FIBA: 6.25 m.
3. The basket: is 3.05 hight.
4. The ball: weighs between 600 and 650 grammes.
5. Match duration: 4 quarters of 10 minutes playing time. In case of a tie, there is a 5 minute
overtime period. Play continues until a winner is determined. The clock stops at each whistle
or when one of the two coaches demands a time out.
6. THE PLAYERS
1. The point guard.
2. The shooting guard.
3. The small forward.
4. The power forward.
5. The center.
KEY WORDS
Team Equipo Basquet Canasta
To score Anotar una canasta Match Partido
Shooting Tirar, lanzar Tie Empate
Hoop Aro Whistle Silvato
Court Pista The point guard. Base
Is worth Vale(valer) The shooting guard. Escolta
Free throw Tiro libre The small forward. Alero pequeño
Aim of the game Objetivo del juego The power forward. Alero Alto o fuerte
To atempt Intentar The center Pivot
2. RULES.
Fouls and Violations
FOULS
Personal fouls: Personal fouls include any type of illegal physical contact.
Hitting
Pushing
Holding
Illegal screen
VIOLATIONS
Walking/Traveling. Taking more than two steps without bouncing the ball is named as traveling.
Double Dribble. Dribbling the ball with both hands on the ball at the same time or stopping the
dribble and then dribbling again is a double dribble.
Backcourt violation. Once the offense has brought the ball across the mid-court line, they cannot go
back across the line with the ball. If they do, the ball is given to the other team.
Time regulations: 24 seconds to attempt a basket. 8 seconds to advance the ball into attacking
zone. 5 seconds to dribble, shoot or pass the ball. 3 seconds to leave the key
KEY WORDS
Foul Falta Dribble Bote
Hitting Golpear Back-court violation Campo atrás
Pushing Empujar Brought Traído(To bring)
Holding Sujetar Mid-court Media pista
Illegal screen Pantalla illegal Key Zona
Travelling Cámino Tie Empate
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3. BASQUETBALL SKILLS (Tomado de http://www.basketball-plays-and-tips.com) .
A. DRIBLING
Reasons to dribble:
1) Advance the ball to the oponent court.
2) Penetrate to the hoop.
3) Find good passing lanes.
4) Get out of trouble.
Some basic ball handling guidelines:
1) Dribble with a purpose
2) Keep your head up
3) Use the hand farthest from the defender to dribble with.
4) Don't catch the ball unless you have a pass or shot available.
5) Don't dribble into trouble (between 2 defenders or into the corners).
Basketball Dribbling Fundamentals
1) Basic Technique
The dribble is a push-pull movement of the arm.
Your fingers must form a cup to adapt to the ball.
Fingers and wrist must be relaxed.
Control the ball with your fingers, not the palms.
Raise your non-dribbling hand up for protection.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/gm_I_EKTZvc
KEY WORDS
Hoop Aro Corner Esquina
Get out Salir Fundamentals Fundamentos
Purpose Objetivo Cup Copa
Farthest El más lejano Raise Levantar
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1. Control, or Low Dribble
Use this when you're closely defended. Keep your body between the ball and the defender.
Dribble the ball at knee level or lower and slightly away from your body so it's harder for
the defender to hit it.
Advance the ball with a step and slide movement.
Keep your free hand up to protect the ball while keeping you dribbling arm close to your
body.
You have to keep you head up and eyes off the ball.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/ZNM8e4qReno
2. Speed, or High Dribble
Use this type of basketball dribbling when you need to advance the ball quickly.
Keep your body nearly erect, leaning forward slightly.
Extend your dribbling arm fully, pushing the ball in front of your body.
Keep the ball near waist level or higher to help maintain maximum speed.
KEY WORDS
Closely defended Defendido de cerca Leaning Inclinando
Slide Deslizante Slightly Ligeramente
Nearly Casi
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3. Crossover Dribble
This technique is good to use when you're being closely defended. It helps you change direction
quickly.
When your foot on the dribbling side contacts the floor, push hard toward your opposite
foot and bounce the ball across your body with a quick flexion of your wrist and fingers.
The lower you bounce the ball, the quicker you do your crossover dribble.
Take a step back with the foot on the receiving side as your receiving hand gets the ball.
Quickness is extremely important with this basketball dribbling fundamental.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/6oa1UgVc_4U
KEY WORDS
Crossover dribble Cambio de mano en bote Quickness Rapidez
Closely defended Defendido de cerca
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4. Spin, or Reverse Dribble
Is another change of direction technique. Advantage: You keep your body between the defender
and the ball. Disadvantage: You lose sight for a moment of your teammates and the basket.
If you're dribbling right and need to go left - stop, plant your left foot and pivot on it as you
spin in the opposite direction with your back to the defender.
Keep the ball close to your body as you spin and change it to your left hand.
As you complete the turn, dribble with your left hand and keep your head up to see the
floor.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/Dv-R51ahfBs
KEY WORDS
Spin Giro Teammates Compañeros de equipo
Reverse Reverso change Cambiar
Sight Mirada
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5. Behind-the-Back
Another way to change direction and you'll always maintain visual contact with game action with this
basketball dribbling fundamental.
If you're dribbling with your right hand, slide your hand to the outside of the ball as you put
your weight on your right foot.
Hit the ball behind your back as you move your left foot forward.
Catch the ball with your left hand and continue dribbling.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/6L1Y7YHK_8A
KEY WORDS
Outside Fuera As Mientras
Slide Desliza Smooth Suave
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6. Between-the-Legs Dribble
This works well when you're being hard defended.
If you're dribbling with your right hand, keep the ball low and change it to your left hand.
Bounce the ball through your legs with a quick hit of your wrist, fingers and lower arm.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/15_rYLFucro
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B. SHOOTING
Lay up shot
a. Technique:
Jump as high as possible when executing this shot. The first step must be long and the last
one, short.
The last step should be the opposite to the shooting hand
The non-shooting hand under the ball, and shooting hand on top of the ball.
You have to carry the ball with two hands until the last moment.
Lift the shooting knee and release the ball in the highest point.
Try to aim to the backboard square.
Watch in youtube: http://youtu.be/rV-4Jk2oOYE
KEY WORDS
Lay up shot
Tiro en bandeja Loosing
Perdiendo
To release Liberar Take off Quitar
Blackboard square Cuadrado del tablero Propelling Propulsar
Carry LLevar
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Set Shot
A. Technique:
When players are performing the one-hand set shot it is vital they keep their eyes
on the target.
with feet shoulder width apart, and knees slightly bent.
The non-shooting hand should be under the ball and the shooting hand at the back of
the ball, with the elbow tucked in.
The ball should be held between the ear and shoulder.
The next phase would be to extend the legs, back, shoulders, and elbow,
Then, flex the wrist, and fingers forwards and release the ball at the highest point.
After release fingers should be pointed at the target, with the palm facing down.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/IxaGSW7Yn4Q KEY WORDS
Set shot Lanzamiento desde parado
held sostenido
target Objetivo highest Punto más alto
Tucked in Metidos hacia dentro lack Ausencia, falta
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Jump shot
a. Technique:
The two main differences are that the ball should be held higher, above the players
line of vision to the basket. This means having the shooting forearm at a 90 degree
angle to the floor.
The other difference is that players release the ball after jumping into the air, ,
extending everything from their ankles up to their shoulders.
It´s important to land on the same place in order not commit foul.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/prUyWk7awr8
KEY WORDS
Jump shot Lanzamiento en salto To land Aterrizar
To Mean Significar To took off Despegar
To lower Bajar
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Hook shot
a. Technique:
Players start with their back to the basket, with feet shoulder width apart and knees
slightly bent.
You have to be able to see the rim over your non-shooting shoulder.
The hand position changes for this shot. the shooting hand should be under the ball and the
non-shooting hand behind the ball.
Step away from the defender using the opposite foot, and hold the ball back and protect it
with the head and shoulders.
Then we must pivot towards the basket, lift their knee on the shooting side and jump the
pivot foot.
Extend the elbow to shoot, and remember to flex the wrist and fingers and release the ball.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/kWu_2aa940o
KEY WORDS
Hook shot Lanzamiento en gancho To pivot Girar sobre un pie
Rim Aro shortened Acortado
To step Dar un paso Fully Completamente
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C. PASSING
1. The Chest Pass
This is the simplest, and most used pass in basketball, probably because it is often the most
accurate and quick pass.
a. Technique:
The first thing players need to do when they receive the ball is place their hands each side
and behind the ball, with their fingers comfortably spread.
The ball should be held in front of the chest with the elbows tucked in.
The next step is to locate the target.
The next phase is executing the chest pass, here players need to step in the direction of
the pass.
The wrist and fingers should then be forced through the ball to create more power, and
help the ball to the target.
Make sure the ball is released off the first and second fingers of both hands, and follow
through to finish up with the arms fully extended, fingers pointing at the target and palms
facing the floor.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/F56XdIDaTVE
KEY WORDS
The chest pass El pase de pecho To spread Expandir
Accurate Preciso To locate Colocar
Often A menudo To follow Seguir
Quick Rápido To miss Fallar
To place Colocar Weak Débil
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2. The Bounce Pass
a. Technique:
This is most often used when the player in possession has a defender trying to block their pass, and
is standing between them and their target.
The technique is the same as the chest pass. The ball should be held at waist height, with
the elbows tucked in.
The next phase is executing the bounce pass..Then follow through to finish with the arms
fully extended, fingers pointing at the target and palms facing the floor.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/2u-wyZCDQNY
KEY WORDS
The chest pass El pase de pecho To spread Expandir
Accurate Preciso To locate Colocar
Often A menudo To follow Seguir
Quick Rápido To miss Fallar
To place Colocar Weak Débil
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3. Overhead Pass
a. Technique:
This is most often used when players have a defender closely defending them, or as a long
distance pass. The reason an overhead pass is used in these situations is because it allows
players to pass the ball over the top of defenders.
The ball should be held above the forehead, with the elbows flexed at about a right angle .
The next stage is to locate the target
The next phase is executing the overhead pass, here players need to step in the direction of
the pass, through extending the legs, back, and arms, this will create the majority of the
power needed. The wrist and fingers should then be flexed to release the ball off the first
and second fingers of both hands. Then follow through to finish with the arms fully
extended, fingers pointing at the target and palms facing the floor.
KEY WORDS
The overhead pass El pase por encima de la cabeza
lack Ausencia
To allow Permitir acucuracy Precisión
Tucked in Metido hacia dentro stolen Robado
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4. Baseball Pass
a. Technique:
This is most often used when passing over a long distance.
Start in a balanced position with feet shoulder width apart. Place the passing hand behind
the ball and the non-passing hand in front of it. The ball should be held up to the ear and the
weight should be kept on the back foot.
The next stage is to locate the target.
The next phase is executing the baseball pass, here a player needs to step in the direction
of the pass, through extending the legs, back, and arms, this will create the majority of the
power needed. The wrist and fingers should then be flexed to release the ball. Keep both
hands on the ball until the release. Then follow through to finish up with the arms fully
extended, fingers pointing at the target and palms facing down.
Watch on youtube: http://youtu.be/9qCJCCSmjUk
KEY WORDS
The baseball pass El pase de beisbol Weight Peso
Balanced Equilibrado
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