Learning Basketball

Activity Started – 3 August 2014

Activity End – 31 August 2014

Approximate Time - 8 hour

Criteria of CAS – Action

Basketball is one of the world’s most popular sports. There are many fans of basketball all over the world.  So when my friend Kaustubh Murmare asked me whether I want to learn basketball? My answer was obviously yes. Who doesn't want to be a basketball player? This was a new challenge i undertook.

On the first day (3rd August) we planned the activities we will do in all of these days. Today he taught me rules & regulations, and how to play. The game is played in quarters of 12 minutes. There are five players in both the teams and the aim is to shoot the ball through a hoop. Players get 3 points if they shoot behind the 3 pointer line and 2 points if they shoot in the 3 pointer line area. The ball is advanced on the court by bouncing it while walking, running and passing it a team mate. It is a foul to run or walk without dribbling the ball or to hold the ball with both hands then resume dribbling. Today I gave 2 hours for this activity.

On second day (10th August) we started with a run then stretching. Shooting is very important in basketball, so first thing we did was shooting practice. He told me to target the rectangular box on the backboard, and it really works if you hit the box the ball really goes into the hoop. Today we did also did practice of passing, dribbling and rebounding. We also played a match with a local team and we won. It feels great when you do hardwork and win. Today I gave 2 hours for this activity. I am developing new skills by this activity.

On the third day (17th August) we did stretching then we did dribbling practice. Kaustubh taught us running dribble and cross dribble. While dribbling the ball should below waist line. After that he taught us running shoot, In that you have to aim and shoot the basket while running. Then we did catching and shooting, Kaustubh threw the ball in the air we caught the ball and then did running shoot. Today I gave 2 hours for this activity.

On the fourth Day (31st August) Today we did warm-up, running and other exercises and then played a practice match with Kaustubh’s club members. Strategy is very important part in a game, so we discussed the strategy. We decide that in first quarter we will defensive then in second we will be offensive and third again defensive then again offensive in fourth quarter. I was given the position on 45 degree. I had to be offensive and defensive both. We took rest and then wished eachother luck for the match and thanked our couch.

By this activity I understood I have to work collaboratively with my teammates, and to make ethical decisions.