Vocabulary
Pass
The movement of the ball by a player who throws the ball to another player
Rebound
When a player controls possession of a shot missed by either a teammate or opponant
How much were boy's points worth?
How much were girl's?
1 and 2
2 and 4
What are the dimensions of a basketball court?
50ft by 94ft
How long is college basketball game?
2, 20 minute halves
Pivot
When the player holding the ball keeps one foot at a point of contact with floor while stepping in any direction.
Back Court
The half of the court that includes the basket where the opposing team scores
After every check you had to do what?
Pass to a teammate
What are the dimensions of a high school basketball court?
50ft by 84ft
Basketball became a sport the Olympic games in which Olympic games? (Place and date)
1936 games in Berlin
Front Court
The half of the court that includes the basket where the team scores.
Screen
When an offensive player reaches a desired position first, causing a defensive player to go around him/her and delaying the progress of the defender
How many players were on a team?
How long were our games?
4 players
6 minutes
How many fundamental rules did basketball start with?
13
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
Double Dribble
An illegal action in basketball made when a player continues to dribble the ball after allowing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands.
Dribble
To bounce the ball on the floor, using one hand at a time.
You had to win by how many points?
Mercy Rule
2 points
up by 15
How many players were originally allowed to be on each side of the court?
9
What are the 5 positions in basketball?
Point Guard Shooting Guard
Small Forward Power Forward
Center
Violation
When a player breaks the rules in way that doesn't involve contact.
After every change of possession, the ball had to go where?
Above the foul line
How long is a high school basketball game?
4, 8 minute quaters
What are the 3 types of shots in basketball?
2 pt. Field Goal
3pt. Field Goal
1pt. Foul shot (Free Throw)