Basketball

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Free throw doesn't take ball out of bounds???

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How many points is a free throw worth?

1 point

Penalties for fouls during a shot attempt?

1. One free throw if the attempt from the other team was made. The team gets two points. 1 for the basket that was made when the player was fouled, and then one additional point for a successful free throw. 2. Two free throws if the basket was missed on an attempt in front of the 3 point line. 3.Three free throws if the basket was missed on an attempt beyond the 3 point line.

How many steps can a player with the ball take without dribbling (legally)?

1.5 (anything less than 2 steps)

How many points is a field goal inside the 3 point line worth?

2 points

How many points is a field goal beyond the 3 point line worth?

3 points

What is the maximum amount of points that can be scored in one shot?

4 points

How many players is basketball played with (on the court at one time, per team)?

5 players

What is a "BONUS"

A BONUS is something that is awarded when a team has been fouled 7 times within a half.

Foul

A foul is an infraction of the rules which INVOLVES PERSONAL CONTACT.

Pick/Screen

A legal maneuver in which an offensive player provides his teammate room to shoot, by taking a position that blocks a defensive player.

When is a player considered "out of bounds"?

A player is considered "out of bounds" when he touches the floor ON or OUTSIDE the boundary line.

Defensive Player

A player whose team does NOT have possession of the ball.

Offensive Player

A player whose team has the ball.

Zone Defense

A type of Defense in which each player is responsible to guard an area of the court rather than an individual.

Man-to-Man Defense

A type of defense in which each player has an assigned opponent to guard. The basic concept of playing man-to-man is to keep your body between you person and the basket.

Traveling

A violation in which a player who has possession of the ball takes 2 or more steps without dribbling.

Violation

A violation is an infraction of a rule which DOES NOT INVOLVE PERSONAL CONTACT.

What is the difference between a violation and a foul?

A violation is an infraction that does not involve personal contact, unlike a foul which is a violation involving personal contact.

Rebound

An attempted shot that does NOT go in the basket, but bounces off the backboard or rim. The ball may be recovered by either team.

Free Throw

An unguarded shot from the free throw line which is 15 feet from the basket. It is awarded as a penalty for a foul. The player has ten seconds to shoot the ball and the basket is worth one point. The other players on the court cannot step on or over the lane line until the ball hits the rim.

After each shot is made, the ball is put back into play by _________________ from _______....

By the team that did not score from the out of bounds area at the end of the court at which the basket had been scored.

Charging

Contact resulting from an offensive player with the ball moving into a defensive player whose position or path has been established.

Who created Basketball?

Dr. James Naismith

True or False. It is a violation for a defensive player to stay in the free throw lane for more than three seconds.

FALSE! Correction- offensive player. NOT defensive player.

What is awarded in a BONUS?

Free throws. If the free throw is made, the player is given a second free throw (a "bonus" free throw). If the free throw is missed, the ball is in play like a missed field goal.

Alternate Possession

If 2 opposing players have their hands firmly on the ball, often called a "tied" or "held" ball, one team will be awarded a throw-in from out-of-bounds. When the next "tied" ball occurs, the opposing team will be awarded a throw-in from out-of-bounds.

How was Basketball introduced?

In YMCA's across America and also in foreign countries.

What is the difference between Man-to-Man defense and Zone defense?

Man-to-Man defense is present when each player is assigned to an opponent to guard. In contrast, Zone defense is present when each player is responsible to guard an assigned area of the court (instead of an individual).

Pivot

Moving one foot around in any direction while the other foot stays planted in one spot while you are in possession of the ball. The opposite foot must stay in contact with the ground in its initial position.

How many rules did Naismith create, and how many are still in effect?

Naismith created a list of thirteen rules and twelve of them (with modifications) are still in effect.

Three Seconds

Offensive player stays in the free throw lane for more than 3 seconds. If the player is passed the ball while in the lane, or shoots the ball, they will have an additional three seconds.

When in possession of the ball what is an offensive player's three options?

Pass, Shoot, or Pivot

What did the inventor use as equipment when developing the game?

Peach Baskets and a soccer ball

List the 6 fouls.

Pushing, Tripping, Holding, Charging, Over the Back, and Contact with a shooting Player.

Over The Back

Reaching over an opponent's back or shoulders in an attempt to get the ball, usually while rebounding. It is a foul.

Why did the inventor create Basketball?

So athletes would have something to do during the period between football and baseball seasons.

Free Throw Lane

The area on the floor in front of each basket extending to the free throw line.

Penalty for violations?

The ball is put into play by the opposing team with a throw-in from out-of-bounds.

Penalties for fouls if the player was not attempting a shot when fouled?

The ball is then awarded to offended player's team out of bounds.

How was the name "Basketball" derived?

The name "Basketball" was derived from the original baskets and ball used.

What is the object of the game?

The object of the game is to score more points than your opponent by shooting the ball through the basketball hoop.

List the 7 violations.

Traveling, Double Dribble, Carrying the Ball, Causing the ball to go out of bounds, Stepping on the boundary line while in possession of the ball, three seconds, and kicked ball.

Most often teams play with....

Two guards, Two Forwards, and one center.

Double Dribble

Using two hands to dribble the ball. OR, dribbling, picking up the ball, and attempting to dribble again.

Steal

When a defensive player manages to take the ball away from the offense.

How does every game begin?

With a jump in the center circle.

If a player touches the floor on the boundary line is he/she out of bounds?

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

A player in possession of the ball must maintain contact with the floor with ___ ___ (___ ____)

one foot (pivot foot)