Vocabulary
What is basketball?
Team sport where two teams compete to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
How many skills do we need for basketball?
7 skills
What does "charging with the ball" signal look like?
putting one's hand on the back of their head
A game is divided into_____
2 20-minute halves or 4 8-minute quarters
Name the 3 types of defenses
- player 2 player
- Zone: 2-1-2 & 1-3-1
- Match-up Zone
What is assist?
A pass that directly leads to a score
What are the types for dribbling?
- low control
- high speed
- V-dribble/behind back/between legs
What does "Pushing without the ball" look like?
move 1: right arm up, left arm horizontally straight.
Move 2: pushing with both hands out
True or False?
A field goal (basket) is worth 3 points inside the 3-point arc
False.
It is worth 2 points.
Name the 3 types of shooting
- set
- jump
- layup
What is charging?
contact with a defender by the ball handler
What are the cues to pass?
・Use Two Hands
・Step
・Push Out
・Receive At Chest
What does "Double Dribble" signal look like?
move 1: right arm up.
move 2: bending arms opposite directions.
move 3: right arm out in front
True or False?
An offensive player can remain in the free throw lane for longer than 3 seconds.
False.
An offensive player cannot remain longer than 3 seconds
Name the 4 types of passing
- bounce
- chest
- overhead
- sidearm
What is weakside and traveling?
Weakside: offensive side of court opposite the ball
Traveling: Taking > 2 steps with the ball without dribbling
how can we use to shoot?
- shoot for the basket
- create space to shoot
What is the blocking official signal used for?
To indicate a blocking foul has been committed
What is a technical foul and explain what happens?
= a severe personal foul such as unsportsmanlike conduct.
The player is awarded 2 free throws and possession of the
The court ball after the penalty free throws.
How many defenses are there?
Five
What is fast break and fouled out?
Fast Break: Moving the ball quickly up the court to gain advantage
Fouled out: ejection from game due to excessive fouls
What is important in defense?
It is important to look around carefully and mark up with your man, preventing them from taking possession of the ball.
What is the "illegal use of hands" signal used for?
Used when a defender slaps, smacks, physically hurts a player with the ball
scenario: you made a basket before a player made illegal contact, and the referee call for a foul.
What is the foul and tell what happens next.
Personal foul; 1 free throw
What does a zone defense look like? Describe.
a zone defense is a defensive strategy where players are responsible for guarding specific areas (zones) of the court rather than individual opponents.