Basketball Study Guide

What player brings up the ball and how many were there?

1 Point Guard

In 1896 what happened?

1st official men's college game was January 16th, 1896

What are players underneath the hoop called and how many are there?

2 Forwards

What are players above the forwards (towards the top of the key) called and how many are there?

2 Guards

What happens if the player misses the basket and is fouled?

2 free throws are granted.

How many points is a basket anywhere inside the basketball arc worth?

A basket anywhere inside the basketball arc = 2 points.

How many points is a basket outside the arc worth?

A basket outside the arc = 3 points.

What happens if a player is fouled while shooting the ball?

A free throw is granted.

Up and Down

A person may not go to take a shot with the ball and not release the ball in the air this is called an up and down.

Carry

A person may not put their hand underneath the ball and lift it this is called a carry.

What happens after a team makes a basket?

After a basket is scored, the other team receives possession of the ball. The team has 10 seconds to bring the ball up to their side of the court.

Why did Naismith invent basketball?

As a physical educator, Naismith invented basketball because he was looking for a sport suitable for indoors.

Who created basketball and in what year was basketball invented?

Dr.James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, invented basketball in 1891.

How many players does a team consist of?

Each team consists of five players.

What was formed in 1949?

Even though there were other professional leagues before the NBA (National Basketball Association), the NBA was formed in 1949.

How many points is a foul shot worth?

Foul shot = 1 point.

What happens if the player makes a basket and is fouled?

I free throw is granted and the basket that the person made counts.

When, who and where taught the first game of basketball?

In 1892 a physical eduction teacher named Sandra Berenson taught the first game of basketball to her female students at Smith College Northampton, Massachusetts.

Discontinued Dribble

Once a player stops dribbling he or she is not allowed to dribble the ball again if this happens it is called a discounted dribble.

Today, where is basketball played?

Soon basketball swept the nation and is now played all across the world including the Olympics, colleges, high schools, and middle schools.

When was the WNBA formed?

The WNBA ( Women's National Basketball Association) was formed in 1997.

What was the first game played with?

The first game was played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals.

What is the object of the game?

The object of the game is to get the ball in the basket for points.

Traveling

When a player moves his/her feet while in possession of the ball without dribbling it is called traveling.

Examples of Fouls:

push your opponent trip your opponent hold your opponent block your opponent