Basketball Basics
How many players from each team are on the court at one time?
5
How many points is a free throw worth?
1 point
What is it called when a player jumps and forcefully puts the ball through the hoop with one or both hands?
A dunk
What is the name of the violation when a player moves without dribbling the ball?
Traveling
What is it called when a player makes a shot from behind the three-point line?
A 3 pointer
What is a shot that bounces off the backboard and goes in called?
A bank shot
What is the semi-circle under the hoop called where defensive players cannot take a charge?
The restricted area
What is the term for when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot?
A rebound
What is a "buzzer-beater"?
A shot made just before the game clock expires
How long does a team have to attempt a shot before a shot clock violation occurs in the NBA?
24 seconds
If a player passes the ball to a teammate who immediately scores, what is it called?
An assist
What is the term for when a player fakes a shot or pass to trick a defender?
A pump fake
If a player gets six personal fouls in an NBA game, what happens?
They "foul out" and can no longer play in the game
What is it called when a player scores 10 or more in at least three statistical categories (e.g., points, rebounds, assists)?
A triple-double
What is it called when a defender falls from the opponent's dribbling?
An ankle breaker