Dribbling
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Passing
Sets
100
This occurs when a player dribbles with two hands simultaneously, or when a player picks up the ball with two hands then dribbles it again with one hand.
What is a DOUBLE DRIBBLE
100
This is a two-point shot attempt made by leaping from below, putting the ball up near the basket, and using one hand to bounce it off the backboard and into the basket.
What is a lay-up
100
These are American professional basketball teams in the NBA, based in NYC.
Who are The New York Knicks & The Brooklyn Nets
100
This pass is performed by propelling the ball away from the body with a quick extension of the hands and arms towards another teammates body.
What is a chest pass
100
This defensive strategy consists of two players at the front of the defense (and closer to half court) and three players behind (and closer to the team's basket).
What is the 2–3 zone defense
200
This occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet illegally. Most commonly, a player illegally moves his or her pivot foot or takes three or more steps without dribbling the ball.
What is traveling or walking
200
This shot is an attempt to score a basket by jumping, usually straight up, with feet shoulder width apart.
What is a jump shot
200
2016 was the 20th anniversary of this cartoon basketball movie, featuring Michael Jordan.
What is Space Jam
200
This pass is used to pass a defender and lead a teammate into a lay-up or shot.
What is a bounce pass
200
A type of defensive tactic in which each player is assigned to defend and follow the movements of a single player on offense.
What is Man-to-man defense
300
At the moment you gain possession of the ball or end your dribble, you must establish this.
What is a pivot foot.
300
A free throw is also known as this.
What is a foul shot
300
Khloe Kardashian was once married to former NBA player Lamar Odom, who last played for this professional team.
Who are the LA LAkers
300
This is a pass directly across court, missing one or more offensive players in the succession around the perimeter. It is thrown over top of the defense.
What is a skip pass
300
This primary offensive formation opens up the lanes for dribble penetration and cuts.
What is a 5-out offense
400
This is dribbling from one hand to the other, by bouncing the ball in front of you across to the other side. You can use this dribble to quickly change your direction on the court.
What is a crossover dribble
400
This are is known as "the lane" or the paint, and is an area on a basketball court underneath the basket that is optimal for driving and scoring.
What is the key
400
This is the year Kobe Bryant retired.
What is 2016.
400
Defensive rebounders often use this pass after getting a rebound off the defensive boards. A power forward or the center will take one step away from the basket and throw the ball toward the sideline, where a guard catches it and starts the attack.
What is an outlet pass.
400
This is a basketball term for a defensive style in which the defense applies pressure to the offensive team the entire length of the court before and after the inbound pass. Pressure may be applied man-to-man, or via a zone
What is a full-court press
500
With this dribble, you make one bounce in front of you as if you were going to crossover, but instead of picking the ball up with your other hand, you just roll your dribbling hand over the top of the ball, and bring it sharply back and go hard around the defender.
What is an in-and-out dribble
500
This is a slang term for making your lay-up as you're fouled by an opponent.
What is "And 1"
500
He was a Canadian-American physical educator, physician, chaplain, sports coach and innovator. He invented the game of basketball at age 30 in 1891. He wrote the original basketball rule book and founded the University of Kansas basketball program.
Who is James Naismith.
500
This pass is designed to confuse the defense. A point guard leading a fast break can use this pass with success, as it has a high degree of difficulty because the passer looks in a different direction than the direction in which the ball will be going.
What is a no-look pass.
500
This play is used when a team brings the ball back into play when it's knocked outside of the court.
What is an out-of-bounds play
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