Complete Summary and Solutions for Team Games – Health and Physical Education Textbook for Class XI, Chapter 5 – Explanation, Questions, Answers

Detailed summary and explanation of Chapter 5 'Team Games' from the Health and Physical Education textbook for Class XI, covering major team games including Basketball, Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, and Volleyball. It explains the history, rules, playing techniques, equipment, and playing field details of these games. Also includes information on game-specific rules, player roles, and prominent players, along with various NCERT activities, questions, and answers for exam preparation.

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Team Games - Class 11 Health and Physical Education Chapter 5 Ultimate Study Guide 2025

Team Games

Chapter 5: Health and Physical Education - XI | Ultimate Study Guide | NCERT Class 11 Notes, Questions, Examples & Quiz 2025

Full Chapter Summary & Detailed Notes - Team Games Class 11 NCERT

Overview & Key Concepts

  • Chapter Goal: Explore team games like Basketball, Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Volleyball for shared objectives, rules, and benefits. Exam Focus: History, court measurements, equipment, rules, violations, fouls. 2025 Updates: Inclusivity (e.g., Wheelchair Basketball), FIBA updates. Fun Fact: Basketball invented in 1891 with peach baskets. Core Idea: Team games build discipline, strength, and social skills.
  • Wider Scope: Positive impact on players, fans, economies; role models for youth; life skills development.
  • Expanded Content: Detailed on Basketball; brief on others; diagrams for courts/equipment.

Introduction to Team Games

  • Definition: Games with 2+ players cooperating vs. opponents under rules to win (e.g., Basketball: 5 vs. 5).
  • Benefits: High energy expenditure, bone/muscle strength, immune boost, self-discipline, concentration.
  • Example: Basketball toss into baskets; evolved to global sport.
  • Expanded: Popularity growth; professional dreams, economic influence.
Conceptual Diagram: Basketball Court (Fig 5.2)

28m x 15m; center circle, restricted areas; visualizes boundaries, 3-point line.

Why This Guide Stands Out

Comprehensive: Rules/fouls point-wise, activity integrations; 2025 with inclusivity (Wheelchair), analyzed for team dynamics.

Basketball: History & Development

  • Global History: Invented 1891 by Dr. James Naismith (YMCA, Springfield); first rules 1892; FIBA 1932; Olympics 1936; Asian Games 1951.
  • India History: Introduced 1905 (YMCA Calcutta); popularized 1920 (YMCA Madras); First National 1934; BFI 1950; Championship 1951 (Ludhiana).
  • Key Figures: C.C. Abraham, Meher Singh (BFI founders); Wheelchair Basketball ~1946 (USA).
  • Think & Reflect: Impact on youth role models; women's participation (1978 Asian Games).
  • Expanded: From peach baskets to modern rings.

Court, Equipment & Rules

  • Court: 28m x 15m; lines 5cm wide; center circle 1.80m radius; free-throw 5.80m; restricted 2.45m.
  • Equipment: Backboards (1.80x1.05m), rings (45-45.9cm dia), nets (40-45cm); ball sizes (Men 7: 75-78cm/567-650g; Women 6: 72-73.7cm/510-567g).
  • Rules: 4x10min quarters; 2/3 points; violations (3/5/8/24 sec); fouls (personal after 4 team fouls: 2 FT).
  • Activity: Explore Wheelchair Basketball (Act 5.1).
  • Expanded: Uniforms, officials, time-outs.

Exam Activities

Diagram court labeling; discuss fouls in matches.

Other Team Games

  • Mentioned: Cricket, Football, Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Volleyball – similar team structures, rules for competition.
  • Common Themes: Cooperation, strategy, fitness; national integration via indigenous (Kabaddi/Kho-Kho).

Summary Key Points

  • Team Games: Shared goals, rules; Basketball: 1891 origin, FIBA rules; Benefits: Physical/social growth.
  • Impact: Role models, economies; challenges: Inclusivity/fair play.

Project & Group Ideas

  • Group: Simulate basketball foul scenarios; individual: Court model.
  • Debate: Team vs. individual sports benefits.
  • Ethical role-play: Fair play in violations.