what is basketball
Who Invented basketball?
Dr. James Naismith
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association.
This player is responsible for bringing the ball up the court and initiating the offense.
Point Guard/Ball Handler
Moving with the ball without dribbling is called....
Traveling
The official height of a regulation basketball hoop feet is....
10 feet
When was basketball created
December 1819
The Celtics.
A player who specializes in securing missed shots on both the offensive and defensive ends is a...
A Rebounder/Big Man
A shot made from outside a big arc is worth this many points.....
Three pointer
The board behind the rim is called a.....
Backbord.
When was the first basketball game played?
December 21, 1891
Who is known for changing the game with 3-point shooting. (Golden State Warriors)??
Stephen Curry.
This skill is crucial for maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities under pressure is a....
Passing
Hitting or pushing an opponent is known as this type of violation....
Foul.
The diameter of a basketball hoop in inches are.....
18 inches.
how does a basketball game start
with a tip off
Which player is commonly known as "MJ" and played for Chicago Bulls???
Michael Jordan.
A player known for their ability to make shots from beyond the arc is called a....
A 3-point Shooting.
What is the that rule called when your team does not have time to shoot the ball and you only have 25 seconds to shoot until it goes off.
Shot clock violation.
The type of pass that bounces once before reaching a teammate is....
A Bounce Pass.
What is the difference between dribbling and traveling
Traveling is when you're holding the ball in your hand dribbling is when the ball is bouncing (up and down)
Who is the shortest player to ever play in the NBA at 5'3????
Muggsy Bogues.
This type of defender is capable of guarding multiple positions on the court and is a...
A Versatile/Switchable Defender.
What is that rule where an offensive player cannot stay in the key (painted area) for more than 3 consecutive seconds.
3- second rule.
The game begins with this action at center court is...
A Jump Ball/Tip-Off.