Vocabulary
Bouncing the ball to move it
Dribble
Points for a free throw
1
Main objective of basketball
Biggest player, usually near the basket; Position name AND number
Center, 5
How does the game begin?
Jump ball at center circle
A pass leading directly to a score
Assist
Points for a field goal
2 or 3
Who invented basketball?
Dr. James A. Naismith
Best outside shooter; Position name AND number
Shooting guard; 2
A shot bounces off and a player pulls the ball down
Rebound
A defensive player takes the ball away
Steal
Time allowed to shoot a free throw
10 seconds
Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts
Best ball handler and passer; Position name AND number
Point guard; 1
Player touches the floor on or outside the boundary line
Out of bounds; opponent gets a throw-in
A deceptive or trick move to pull a defender out of position.
Fake
Time allowed to throw the ball in-bounds
5 seconds
When was basketball invented?
School year 1891-1892
Best rebounder and strong defensive player; Position name AND number
Power forward; 4
Two opponents firmly hold the ball at the same time
Jump ball
Stopping a dribble and starting again, or dribbling with two hands.
Double dribble
Length AND number of high school varsity quarters
Four 8-minute quarters
Olympic debut year AND equipment linked to basket height
1936; peach baskets attached at opposite ends of the gym
Good at shooting, rebounding, and driving; Position name AND number
Small forward; 3
Offensive player stays in the lane for four seconds while the ball is alive
Three-second violation