Basketball History
Who is the founder of the game of basketball?
James Naismith
What skill is used to throw the ball in the basket?
Shooting
How many players are allowed at once from each team?
5
What numbers are your medium sized players?
What college was the first basketball game play at?
Springfield College
Moving the ball by throwing, bouncing, handing, or rolling it to another player
Passing
What is the regulation time for girls?
4 eight minute quarters
What number is the best shooter on the team?
2
An unguarded shot taken behind the free-throw line while the clock is stopped
Free-Throw
What term is used by bouncing the ball with one hand using your fingertips?
Dribbling
What is the regulation time for boys?
2 sixteen minute halves
What number is the quickest on the team?
1
2 pt field goal
Pivoting
How many people are composed of a regular basketball team?
10
What number is the center of the team?
5
A shot made from anywhere outside the 3 pt arc
3 pt field goal
The recovering of a shot that bounces off the backboard of the rim.
Rebounding