🏀 Part 1: Basketball Knowledge

1. Who invented basketball and in what year?

Dr. James Naismith in 1891

Michael Jordan in 1985

Dr. John Smith in 1901

Bill Russell in 1888

2. What is the main objective of basketball?

To dribble the ball as long as possible

To score points by shooting the ball through the opponent's hoop

To run around the court quickly

To pass the ball to every teammate

3. Which of these are basic rules in basketball? (Check all that apply)

Dribble the ball while moving

You can run with the ball without dribbling

Pass the ball to teammates

No hitting or pushing other players

4. Why was basketball originally invented?

To keep athletes active indoors during winter

To replace football

To make money

To entertain crowds

🏟️ Part 2: Court Layout and Positions

5. Fill in the blanks about basketball court features:

The _____________ circle is in the middle of the court.

The _____________ line is where players shoot free throws from.

The painted area near the basket is called the _____________.

The _____________ line marks where shots are worth three points.

6. Match each basketball position to its main role:

Point Guard (PG)

Shooting Guard (SG)

Centre (C)

Power Forward (PF)

Small Forward (SF)

Tallest player, blocks shots and rebounds

Leads team plays and passes

Strong rebounder, plays close to basket

Skilled shooter from distance

Versatile scorer

7. Which position sounds most interesting to you and why?

🤔 Part 3: Thinking About Basketball

8. Explain in your own words what dribbling means in basketball:

9. Name two benefits of playing basketball:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

10. Draw and label a simple basketball court showing the centre circle, free-throw line, and both hoops:

11. What is one new thing you learned about basketball today?

Basketball Basics Introduction

Basketball Basics Introduction

🏀 Part 1: Basketball Knowledge

🏟️ Part 2: Court Layout and Positions

🤔 Part 3: Thinking About Basketball

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