Basketball Test
How tall is the ground to the net?
10ft
What's the width of the rim?
17.7 inches
When was basketball invented?
1891 by Canadian, James A. Naismith
In what year was the first European championship? Who organized it?
1936/1937 International Basketball Federation
In the United States, NBA championship games have been an annual event since?
1949
When did the women's basketball become a Olympic sport?
1976
The European championship has been held every?
2 years since 1935
What is the vertical length of the backboard?
3.9ft
Teams have competed for the FIBA world championship every?
4 years since 1950
The width of the court
45ft. 21/5 in
What is the width of the backboard?
5.9ft
Length of court
91ft. 10in
Out of bounds
A ball that touches or goes outside the court boundaries is considered out of bounds. It is put back into play by the team that did not have possession of the ball when it went out of bounds once the referee blows the whistle, the player with the ball has five seconds to put it back in to play.
Opening Jumping Ball
A basketball game begins with the referee tossing the ball in the air between The opposing centers, who try to tap it toward a teammate. They are allowed to push or hit the ball, but not to grasp it.
NBA Champsion games are
A playoff elimination rounds, 2 teams meet in a 7-game final series. The first team to win 4 games wins the championship
players bench
A team consist of 10 to 12 players there's is no limit of the number of substitutions during a game
Basketball profile
Ability to think and move fast, good peripheral vision, and understanding of the game 0f fundamental skills. The corresponding athletic abilities explosive power, acceleration, and coordination are developed through training that is adapted to the height of players.
When did basketball become popular in Europe?
After WW2
Layup
After charging Past opponents, the player jumps close to the basket and lays the ball in. The players wrist remains stiff while the hand pushes the pole in from underneath.
protective padding
Attached to the bottom of the backboard to protect players from injury
Michael Jordan
Consider the greatest player of all time
Basketball profile
Daily workout/several hours. The best players are virtually self coach and know how to adjust their play as the game progresses, but it is the coaches job to keep the team functioning as a unit.
uniform
Each team wears a light colored uniform for home games
What country was it exported to in 1893?
Europeans and made a Olympic debut at the Berlin games
Rear guard
He covers most dangerous opponent, helps the point guard, and shoots for the basket whenever possible
timekeeper
He deducts Timeouts from game time
hoop
In order to prevent vibrations from shattering the backboard after a dunk shot, hoops are mounted on springs
When did women's basketball rise?
In the 1970s and had more restrictive rules.
personal foul
Is against a player who interferes with an opponents progress, whether or not he has the ball. A tally is kept of each player's files, and they are added to the teams total. After the eighth though, the victim of the personnel is given to three throws, providing an opportunity to score without interference.
High dribble
Is usually used during a counter offense . A player is in the clear can move faster while bouncing the ball at waste of shoulder height
net
It slows down the ball so that it can be observed passing through the hoop
The top teams in Europe vie for the?
Liliana Rochetti (women's) and Korach (men's)
When or what was the first NBA match?
Minneapolis against Syracuse in 1950
Offensive and defensive rebounds
Most points are scored from the inside the restricted area, or key. Miss shots rebound off the hoop or backward, it may lead to both teams fighting for possession of the ball. Control of the ball underneath the basket is a prime advantage. Shots at the basket may be deflected only before the ball begins its dissent. If the ball is blocked illegally opposing team is rewarded two points.
three point line
NBA 23.75 feet FIBA 20.5 feet
second clock
NBA 24 seconds FIBA 30 seconds
Length of games
NBA 48 minutes games (4 quarters 12 minute each quarter) FIBA 40 minute games 4 quarters and 12 minute periods
Court dimensions
NBA 94 feet X 50 feet FIBA 91.9 feet X 49.2 feet
Three point lines
NBA and FIBA
Person who can call Time out
NBA coach or player FIBA Coach
player number
NBA players pick their own numbers in FIBA Games, they must be between four and 15
Timeouts allowed per game
NBA seven per game FIBA two in the first half, three in the second
Maximum sales permitted per player
NBA six fouls FIBA Five fouls sometimes six
Number of referees
NBA three FIBA two
Free throws
On average, each team commits about 25 fouls Per game. Free throws provide an opportunity for 35 points this makes them integral part of the game
Each free throw made is how many points?
One for each made
The pivot foot
Pivoting is a restriction motion. The players position upon getting the ball determines which flip becomes the pivot foot.
30 second clock
Placed above each basket, it allows players to see how much time they have left before attempting to score
dunk
Player dunks or jams the ball into the basket with one or both hands, that's preventing any opponent from stopping it. This is the most spectacular shot
Moving on the court
Players are allowed anywhere on the court, but are not allowed to run while holding the ball. Pivoting and dribbling or two techniques used to move around without passing.
The Key
Players on the team with possession of the ball may remain in this area for no more than three seconds at a time
scoreboard
Records the time remaining, teams scores, 30 second clock, and how many fouls for each team
Who are four people known today for playing basketball
Sheryl swoops, Kareem Abdul jabbar, Micheal Jordan, Jeni Kukoe
What was the Americans basketball team nickname in the 1992 Barcelona games?
The Dream Team
backboard
The backboard is made of plexiglass to avoid obstructing the view of spectators seated behind it
ball
The ball is made from eight pieces of leather stitched together and filled with air 29.5 inches to 30.7 inches weight 21 to 23 ounces
Harlem Globetrotters
The first all African-American team, they enjoyed a long stretch in the top range even defeat in Minneapolis Lakers and two straight games response to a challenge. The NBA's first two African-American players came from the Harlem Globetrotters,
Dribbling
The player with the ball can move freely while bouncing the ball on the floor. The hand does not strike the ball, but types it with the flicks of the wrist. A dribbling player doesn't watch the ball, but signals his teammates and keeps an eye on the opponents. Stopping and restarting a dribble is against the rules.
Violations and fouls
The referees call violations when the rules of motion(pivot foot, dribbling, traveling) or the time limits (three seconds, five seconds, 10 seconds, or 30 seconds) are broken. The opposing team is then given possession of the ball.
center
The tallest player on the team, he protects the basket from close-in throws and takes the ball on rebounds
referees
Then make a split second decisions as to whether to call a foul or let the games continue. They used hand signals to communicate with scorer and other officials
forwards
They act as a link between the rear guard in the center, and play either defensively or offensively, depending on which team has the ball
referees
They generally remain on the sidelines to keep out of the players way
shoes
They must be provid solid ankle support, a sprain ankles are the most common injury
What happens to a player who is hemmed in by an opponent?
They must move the ball by dribbling, throwing, or passing it with in 5 seconds
Offense of rebound
This gives the team an office another chance to score a basket
Jumpshot
This is the most common shot, because of its tremendous opportunities it provides particularly for three point shots. One hand is used to hold the ball in place and the others to shoot towards the basket. The ball is released at the top of the jump.
Chest pass
This pass is used when there is nothing between the thrower and the receiver. The ball is gripped in front of the chest with both hands and thrust forward by the arms and a flick of the wrists.
point guard
This player sets the pace of the game and leads the offense
Technical fouls
This type of fell stem from the contacts of coaches or players on the court: not respecting the officials or delaying the game. The opposing team is rewarded to threesomes. The ball can be recovered after the second rebound, or put back into play after the second shot, depending on the results
passes
To catch opponents off guard, and to reduce the chances of a interception, most passes are short and direct, and almost always made without looking at the receiver
What's the objective in basketball?
To score as many points as you can with your team on the opposite teams basket
Basketball profile
Top players must be capable of Peak performance Under extreme fatigue, stress, or psychological pressure. Studies have shown that a move must be predicted some 200,000 times before it comes in automatic reflex in any situation
T or F a basket outside the three point line is 3 points?
True
T or F a basket within the three point line is 2 points?
True
T or F are you allowed to use your hands to control the ball, but you are allowed to walk or run holding it?
True
T or F did women basket become a Olympic sport?
True
T or F does each team have 5 players on the court max?
True
True false no one may step into the key or interfere with a throw her in anyway
True
True or false before jumping the players miss jostle for the best position beneath the balls downward trajectory
True
True or false image shot gives a defensive team a chance to watch a swift counterattack by moving the ball towards the sidelines
True
True or false is the player catches the ball with both feet on the ground, he can choose his pivot foot; if the ball is caught 1 foot is on the ground, that foot becomes the pivot foot.
True
True or false no player may interfere with the balls flight, nor touch it before it lands in or on the basket
True
True or false the only way to free the pivot foot while retaining possession of the ball is the start dribbling
True
True or false the player catches the ball in the air, the 1st foot that touches the ground becomes the pivot foot.
True
True or false the thrower stands behind the free-throw line, and her feet are not allowed to touch or overstepped the line
True
bounce pass
Used to get past an opposing team player who creates a screen between the thrower and the receiver, since the area over which he has the least control is the area close to the floor.
Scorekeeper
Using a score sheet, he keeps a record of the score and of each player's fouls
What happens after you take possession of the ball?
You have 10 seconds to get the ball across the Mid Court line
shots
You ultimate purpose of every move in the game is to get a player into a good scoring position. The accuracy of a shot at the basket depends on the balance and speed of the execution. Jumping and throwing are two separate movements that must be properly coordinated.
What happens when you get the ball across from mid court line?
Your team will have 30 seconds To take a shot of the basket
coach
continuously Direct the players, keeps a eye on the refereeing, judges the effectiveness of the game plan, and boosts the team morale. Also decides who plays and he sits on the bench.
Low Dribble
is used against a looming opponent or when trying to penetrate the opposing teams defense, because the player can't switch hands or direction more quickly, the ball is bounce knee-high, and shielded by the players free hand and body.
