BASIC BASKETBALL RULES

1.) The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands.

2.) The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands.

3.) A player can't run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for a man running at good speed.

4.) The ball must be held in or between the hands; the arms or body must not be used for holding it.

5.) No shouldering, holding, striking, pushing, or tripping in any way of an opponent. The first infringement of this rule by any person shall count as a foul; the second shall disqualify him until the next basket is made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole of the game. No substitution shall be allowed.

6.) A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violation of rules three and four and such described in rule five

7.) If either side makes three consecutive fouls, it shall count a goal for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the mean time making a foul).

8.) A goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the grounds into the basket and stays there (without falling), providing those defending the goal do not touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edges, and the opponent moves the basket, it shall count as a goal.

9.) When the ball goes out of bounds, it shall be thrown into the field and played by the first person touching it. In case of dispute the umpire shall throw it straight into the field. The thrower-in is allowed five seconds. If he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any side persists in delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on that side.

10.) The umpire shall be the judge of the men and shall note the fouls and notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He shall have power to disqualify people according to Rule 5.

11.) The referee shall be judge of the ball and shall decide when the ball is in play, in bounds, to which side it belongs, and shall keep the time. He shall decide when a goal has been made and keep account of the baskets, with any other duties that are usually performed by a scorekeeper.

12.) The time shall be two fifteen-minute halves, with five minutes rest between.

13.) The side making the most points in that time is declared the winner.

This game is very different than the one played today. For example, dribbling and most physical contact are not allowed.

THE BLISS OF ONAM

Onam is the time in kerala that is marked by exchanging pleasantries among friends and kin. They enjoy feasts and sports.

Sport competitions are arranged to signify the big day and stress the imperative need to live like brothers and sisters and in perfect harmony and to share each other's joys and accomplishments as also to share the sorrows to minimise their effect.

This is also the time of harvesting. Farmers are joyous as they get ready to reap their crops. The rains have abated and the sky is free of clouds.

According to belief, the festival is all about the king Mahabali, who, like lord Rama, was very popular with his subjects and worked with a missionary zeal for their welfare. Like Rama Rajya, in Mahabali's regime, there were no dacoities, no atrocities, murders et al.

Legend has it that Dev Raj Indra, envious of the king, hatched a plan to show him his potential, as it were. He sought the help of Maha Vishnu and visited Mahabali as a brahmin to grant him a piece of land to measure up to three steps.

Brahmins were held in high esteem in those days and nobody was prepared to earn the displeasure of a brahmin. The devil in Dev Raj Indra at once covered the entire place and pretended the wholie of it was covered in just two steps and sought to know where should he put his third step. In obedience, he offered his head; and was pushed into 'patal lok'.

Mahabali then asked for a boon to be granted to him. Out of sheer love and regard for the people , he wanted that he be granted the permission to visit his subjects once in a year.

It is said that on the day of Onam every year king Mahabali visits his people to bestow his benevolence. Onam comes, therefore as a reminder that one should be good to one and all and fulfill the real purpose of life.

HOW TO DO A BASKETBALL LAYUP!

A basketball layup is defined as shooting a basket on the run. You must position yourself on the far right of the free throw line and approach the basket slowly as you dribble the ball. You should aim for the upper right hand corner of the square printed on the backboard, and when you are about 6 feet away from the basket you should stop dribbling the ball.

Basketball: The Layup Technique

Pick up the ball as you step forward with your right foot, then bring your left foot forward and jump off it, shooting as you do so and aiming the ball for the above point on the backboard. As you make the jump, your right knee should come up to your chest.
Practice your basketball layup

This movement of picking up the ball, stepping, jumping and shooting should be done without thinking in-between, so you have to practise until you can perform the move effortlessly in one go.

Normally you shoot with your right hand, but if you are left handed it will be your left hand and the above instructions will be reversed.

basketball(sweep)

Overview

The sweep is a basic basketball skill that all players should master, whether youngsters or professionals. To Sweep The Ball means to swing the ball from one side of your body to the other while in the triple attack position. When you sweep the ball, you bring the ball so close to the ground that it almost hits the floor. Use the sweep against an aggressive, in your face defender who is extremely close to you.


When should you use the sweep?

As the rules and officials have evolved, basketball has become an extremely physical and aggressive game. Many good defenders get “up in your grill.” This means they crowd your standard triple threat position by having their hands right near your midsection, or by digging and reaching for the ball, or even by placing a forearm on your stomach. By doing this, they are so close to you it becomes impossible to get in a triple threat position.
In fact, many poor offensive players actually step back to protect the ball when defenders challenge them. This gives them no opportunity to get in an aggressive offensive stance and drive or shoot. In fact, they probably can’t see the court well enough to make a good pass.

Bottom line: basketball is a battle for space and you must create some of your own and make the defender pay for taking some of yours! This is one of the basic skills in basketball that you must master.

How does the sweep work? Picture yourself in a pivot situation with your left foot as your pivot foot, with the defender right up on you. The ball is on your right side, with the defender’s hands all over you. Don’t step way back with that right foot to protect the ball. That’s what the defender wants, because it would mean you’re not in "attack mode." As you're developing and learning basketball skills, always think "attack" on offense. It's the only way to keep defenders honest, rather than just anticipating your pass or helping on your teammates. Get low. Getting low puts you in a more athletic, aggressive stance. Think of a sprinter on the blocks, ready to explode. The lower you are, the more explosive you are. Picture two opposing linemen in football awaiting the snap on a 4th and 1. The guy who gets lower will almost always be able to push the other guy backwards. This is like a basketball skills test where the lower guy usually wins. Rip the ball hard through your defender’s hands and arms to the other side. Swing the ball low, and swing the ball hard. Keep your elbows bent so that you can really squeeze/protect the ball as it flies past his intruding hands. Picture yourself breaking his hands and arms like toothpicks as you rip the ball to the other side, where he thought he had prevented you from going. And whenever you're doing basketball skills training, work at full speed, as if it's a real game. Take a big step with your right foot just after you rip through. Your step will follow the ball, which you’ve brought to the left side of your body.

As you rip through and take that step with your right foot, dribble just outside your own right foot. Dip your inside shoulder as you brush body-to-body by your opponent. This will help clear your shoulders past him, putting him on your back. It will also keep him from being able to reach in and deflect the ball. When you put your body between your defender and the ball, you're practicing perfect fundamental basketball skills. Get an “attack mentality.” The sweep is not for players that are scared to challenge the defense, players that are afraid to create offense. Use the sweep if you want to make defenders pay the price for getting too close to you! SWEEPING THE BALL: It’s an aggressive weapon you must have in your offensive arsenal. Good luck with your game,!!!!!!!!!!!