all about basketball for pe

							All About Basketball




   By: Tanya Sylvester
        09/24/04
        1:00 PM
        Jennings
            Facts on Basketball
• Five players play at a time.
• There is 1 point guard, 1 guard, 2 forwards, and 1
  center.
• Points can be scored by either a foul shot, 3-point shot
  or regular jump shot.
• A regular shot is worth 2 points, a foul shot is 1 point,
  and a 3-pointer is 3 points.
• During the game you are either playing offense or
  defense.
• There are 4 quarters, with a half-time after 2 quarters.
• The court is divided into 2 halves, each time shoots at
  one net & then switches after half-time.
                       Quick Quiz
•    How many quarters are there in a basketball game?
A.   2
B.   4
C.   5

•    What is the amount of points a foul shot is worth?
A.   1
B.   3
C.   2

•    How many players play during the game?
A.   7
B.   10
C.   6
             Correct!
• Awesome job, keep up the good
  work!
              Wrong!
• Good try, maybe next time!
              Conclusion
• Basketball is a fun and exciting game to
  play!
• It keeps you in shape and makes you work
  hard!
• It is a team sport so you are meeting lots
  of different people.
• Remember go there with a positive
  attitude and just have fun!
                        Bio
• My name is Tanya Sylvester and I am a junior here at
 Western. My major is elementary education, with a minor
  in physical education & early childhood development. I
      am a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority, where I
   currently hold the positions of secretary and athletics
                            chair.