NCERT Book Class 9 Health and Physical Education Team Games

A team game is an activity in which players of the same team work together to achieve the goal. Team games help us to work together for winning vis-a-vis respect for each other. Team games are also good for new learners as these games can help in building self -esteem and team cohesion. For a good team in any game, the players have to stay together for progress and work together for success. Below are mentioned some of the

team games.

 

You may have played basketball or have seen this game being played. Basketball is one of the world’s most popular game. It is a fast, free-flowing, high-scoring team game. The players throw a ball in a basket horizontally positioned to score points while following a set of rules. Two teams play on a marked rectangular court with a basket at each end. The rules allow all players to move freely around the court and occupy any position on the court. All players get an equal opportunity to score basket. The way in which the game is re-started after a point is scored or a rule infringement makes it a fast game with few breaks in between regulation timing. To play this game, students should learn and practise the basic skills of ball dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Game of basketball involves neuromuscular coordination and often tall players are preferred.

 

The game of basketball was originated at the Springfield College of Physical Education Massachusetts, USA in 1891 by Dr James Naismith. In 1894 Naismith drew up the first 13 rules, which still form the basis of modern basketball rules. In India, the YMCA at Kolkata introduced basketball some 80 years ago. Later the YMCA established at Chennai in 1920 played an important role in the development of this game. Now-a-days basketball is one of the most favourite games in many schools and colleges. The game is played by both men and women of all ages and abilities. In order to promote the sport nationally and internationally and organise sports events related to basketball, Basketball Federation of India (BFI) was set up in 1950. At the same time every state in India had formed a State Basketball Association. The first National Basketball event was