The Evolution of
Basketball
By: Christian Johnson
History, Revenue, and Science of Basketball
Dr. James Naismith
Dr. James Naismith is the inventor of basketball
Dr. James Naismith
Dr. James Naismith is the inventor of basketball
He was born on November 6, 1861
Dr. James Naismith
Dr. James Naismith is the inventor of basketball
He was born on November 6, 1861
He died on November 28, 1939
Dr. James Naismith
Dr. James Naismith is the inventor of basketball
He was born on November 6, 1861
He died on November 28, 1939
Naismith was a physical education teacher
Original Rules of the Game
There were 13 original rules for the game of basketball
Original Rules of the Game
Rules 1-3
There were 13 original rules for the game of basketball
1.The ball may be thrown in any directions using one or two hands
Original Rules of the Game
Rules 1-3
There were 13 original rules for the game of basketball
1.The ball may be thrown in any directions using one or two hands
2. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands but
never with the fist
Original Rules of the Game
Rules 1-3
There were 13 original rules for the game of basketball
1.The ball may be thrown in any directions using one or two hands
2. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands but
never with the fist
3. A player may not run with the ball in his hands he must throw it so
that he can catch it in another spot
Original Rules to the Game
Rules 4-6
4. The ball must be held with only the hands the arm or body must
not be used for holding
Original Rules to the Game
Rules 4-6
4. The ball must be held with only the hands the arm or body must
not be used for holding
5.
No shouldering, holding, pushing, striking, 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 goal is
made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole
of the game. No substitutions are allowed.
Original Rules to the Game
Rules 4-6
4. The ball must be held with only the hands the arm or body must
not be used for holding
5.
No shouldering, holding, pushing, striking, 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 goal is
made or, if there was evident intent to injure the person, for the whole
of the game. No substitutions are allowed.
6.
A foul is striking at the ball with the fist, violations of Rules 3 and
4 and such as described in Rule 5.
Original Rules to the Game
Rules 7-8
7. If either side make three consecutive fouls it shall count as a goal
for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the
meantime making a foul)
Original Rules to the Game
Rules 7-8
7. If either side make three consecutive fouls it shall count as a goal
for the opponents (consecutive means without the opponents in the
meantime making a foul)
8. Goal shall be made when the ball is thrown or batted from the
ground into the basket and stays there, providing those defending the
goal do not touch or disturb the goal. If the ball rests on the edge and
the opponents move the basket, it shall count as a goal.
Original Rules to the Game
Rules 9-10
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 5 seconds.
If he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any sides persist in
delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on them.
Original Rules to the Game
Rules 9-10
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 5 seconds.
If he holds it longer, it shall go to the opponent. If any sides persist in
delaying the game, the umpire shall call a foul on them.
10. The umpire shall be judge of the men and shall note the fouls and
notify the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made. He
shall have the power to disqualify the men according to rule 5.
Original Rules to the Game
Rules 11-13
11. The Referee shall be the judge of the ball and decide when it is in
play and 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 goal
with any other duties that are usually performed by the referee
Original Rules to the Game
Rules 11-13
11. The Referee shall be the judge of the ball and decide when it is in
play and 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 goal
with any other duties that are usually performed by the referee
12. The time shall be two 15-minute halves with five minutes rest
between.
Original Rules to the Game
Rules 11-13
11. The Referee shall be the judge of the ball and decide when it is in
play and 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 goal
with any other duties that are usually performed by the referee
12. The time shall be two 15-minute halves with five minutes rest
between.
13. The side making the most goals in that time shall be declared the
winners.
