What is (1891) The first official game was played in the YMCA gymnasium on January 20,1891
200
The basketball hoop (goal) is __________ feet high?
What is 10 feet
200
A __________ is done to start a game?
What is a jump ball
200
What position is usually the fastest player on the team,
organizes the team's offense by controlling the ball and
making sure that it gets to the right player at the right time; can also be called the “Floor General?"
What is Point Guard
200
Basketball is a game which has ___________ active players per team?
What is 5
300
Naismith developed the game of basketball as well as the original ________ rules.
What is 13
300
What is the circumference of the men's ball?
What is 29.5 inches
300
You are allowed ____seconds to throw is the ball?
What is 5 seconds
300
What position uses size to score (on offense), to protect the basket closely (on defense), or to rebound?
What is the center
300
Taking more than two steps without drilling the ball is called _______.
What is traveling?
400
Who invented the game of basketball?
What is James Naismith (a physical education teacher from Massachusetts)
400
The basket is a steel ring that is ________ inches in diameter.
What is 18 inches
400
A foul committed by a player, coach, or any member of
the coaching team staff for showing poor sportsmanship.
What is technical foul?
400
What position creates a high volume of shots on offense;
tends to guard the opponent's best perimeter player on
defense?
What is shooting guard
400
You get ______ points from the 15 foot area?
What is 3 points
500
What year did basketball become an official college sport?
What is 1950's
500
The 12 foot long area is called?
What is the lane/paint/key
500
You are allowed __________ seconds to enter the opponents court.
What is 10 seconds
500
What position often primarily responsible for scoring
points via cuts to the basket and dribble penetration; on
defense seeks rebounds and steals?
What is small forward
500
The two officials are called _______ and __________.