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Who is the creator of the game BASKETBALL?
Dr. James Naismith
In what year was basketball originated?
1891
How many players are on the court for each team during a basketball game?
5
What is the term for an infraction when a player takes more than two steps without dribbling?
Traveling
What is it called when a player dribbles, stops, and then dribbles again?
Double dribble
What is the maximum amount of personal fouls a player can commit before being disqualified?
5
What is the violation called when a player spends more than three seconds in the paint on offense?
Three-second violation
What is the term for a foul that involves unsportsmanlike behavior or excessive physical contact?
a. Personal foul
b. Technical foul
c. Flagrant foul
c. Flagrant foul
What type of foul is called when a coach or player displays poor conduct towards the referees?
Technical foul
How many points is a shot made from beyond the arc worth?
Three points
Which position is typically responsible for directing the team’s offense?
Point guard
What is the term for a rebound caught off the offensive team's missed shot?
Offensive rebound
What was the original material used for basketballs before leather?
Soccer ball
What violation is called if a team takes longer than eight seconds to move the ball across the half-court line?
8 seconds violation
What is the term for a defensive strategy where players guard a specific area instead of an opposing player?
Zone defense
What is the term for a foul committed by the player in possession of the ball when they run into a stationary defender?
Charging
What violation is called when an offensive player returns the ball to the backcourt after it has crossed into the frontcourt?
Backcourt violation
What position is typically responsible for bringing the ball up the court and setting up plays?
Point guard
Which position is usually the tallest player on the team and plays close to the basket?
Center
What is Basketball?
Basketball is a team sport where two teams of five players compete to score points by throwing a ball into a hoop. It's played on a rectangular court, usually indoors, and can be played by people of various ages, sizes, and skill levels.