Violations
When the offensive player moves both of their feet while not dribbling the ball.
Traveling
Two hand pass you use to pass to a teammate. This pass is meant to be thrown under the defensive players hands.
Bounce pass
An unguarded scoring attempt made at the free-throw line, a line on the basketball court located fifteen feet from the net.
Free throw
How many points is a free throw worth?
1
When the offensive player dribbles, stops,and then dribbles again. It is also when the player dribbles with both hands.
Double dribble
Two handed pass thrown, but it does not touch the ground.
Chest pass
An offensive shot attempt in which a player scores a two-point field goal by jumping into the air and slamming the ball into the net while touching the rim of the basket with one or two hands.
Dunk
How long is each quarter of a basketball game?
12 minutes
When the player with the ball step or dribbles on the boundary lines or completely out of the line.
Out of bounds
Two handed pass that an offensive player throws from over the top of their heads. When thrown we use tons and tons of arm power.
Overhead pass
One of the most basic shooting techniques and common ways to make a field goal in a basketball game. Basketball players use their legs to jump straight up while raising the ball above their heads.
Jump shot
How high (in feet) is the regulation goal/basket in the game of basketball?
10
When basketball was first developed which of these were used as the goals?
Peach baskets
When the offensive player palms the basketball by carrying the ball over while dribbling.
Carrying
One handed pass that is meant to cover the majority of the basketball court.
Baseball pass
The ball handler dribbles the ball as they approach the basket and raises it with one hand to bounce it off the backboard and into the net.
Layup
How many players are there on a basketball court at one time during a game?
10
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
When the offensive team dribbles or passes into the back court once they have crossed mid-court
Over and back
An alternative to layups, the ball handler throws a high arc toward the net while jumping up on two feet. Used to finish a shot over a taller player, in between the three-point line and the net.
Floater
What are the dimensions of a basketball court?
92 ft long / 49 ft wide
28 m long / 15 m wide
When was basketball invented?
1891