Players
True or false. If false, state the correct answer.
There are 5 players on the court from each team.
True
How do you know which team is the winner?
a) Team with the best dribbling skills
b) Team with the most points
c) Team with the most fouls
Ans:
b) Team with the most points
Players must take the basketball over the mid-court line within __ seconds.
10
How long is overtime?
5 minutes
What is the role of the shooting guard?
The shooting guard is the team’s best shooter. They can make shots from long distances and is also a good dribbler.
What is it called when a player touches the basketball while it is traveling downward towards the basket or if it is on the rim?
Goaltending.
How long does the player need to stand in the key in order for it to be a violation?
3 seconds
how many players does each team have?
maximum of 15 players
What is a small forward?
The small forwards are normally all over the court and they play against small and tall players. They can score from long shots and close ones.
What is the rule on kicking the ball?
It is not allowed and is considered as a foul.
What is a double dribble?
1. when a player dribbles the ball with two hands
2. when a player continues to dribble after allowing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands.
How long is an average basketball game without pauses?
48 minutes. (12 min per quarter)
What is the position of a player that is the tallest in the team, tries to score close goals and get rebounds, while on the opponents side they block their shots?
It is the center.
True or false. If false state the correct answer.
Offence and defence have the same rules.
False.
The rules do differ whether you are in offence or defence.
When does a 5 sec violation occur? Name one.
1. When a player doesn't pass, shoot or dribble the basketball within five seconds if being guarded by a defensive player.
2. When a player doesn't inbound the basketball within five seconds after the referee hands it to them.
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
How many different positions are there in basketball?What are they?
5 positions
1. center
2. power forward
3. small forward
4. point guard
5. shooting guard
Name one rule for an offence player.
Answers may vary. For example
Once a player has stopped dribbling they cannot start dribbling again. A player can only dribble again after another player from either team touches or gains control of the ball.
Name 2 different types of fouls and define them.
Answers may vary. Example
1. Holding, this is when a player uses their hand to hold/grab an opponent to prevent them from moving.
2. Tripping, this is when a player trips their opponent with their leg or foot.
What is the size of the NBA basketball court?
about 94 by 50 ft (28.7 by 15.2 m).