Basketball Knowledge
What does B.U.M stands for?
Ball, you, man
How does the game of basketball starts?
by a Tip-off
What does the N.B.A stands for?
National Basketball Association
When a player dribbles the ball with two hands, it is called what?
A double Dribble
How many types of fouls are there in basketball?
3
personal foul
flagurt foul
Technical foul
What does B.E.E.F stands for?
Balance, Elbow, Eyes, Follow through
How can a player move the basketball up the court?
by passing or dribbling
What does the WNBA stands for?
Women's National Basketball Association
When a player takes too many steps without dribbling, it is called what?
Traveling
When a player commits illegal contact against other player, it is called a what?
personal foul
What is the objective of the game of basketball?
To score more points than your opponent
How does a player score points in basketball?
by Shooting
How many quarters are in a game of basketball?
4 quarters
What are two things you cannot do in basketball?
When an offensive player runs into a stationary defender, it is called a what?
charging or offensive foul
How many players on one team can be on the basketball court?
5
How many points is a free throw worth?
1 point
How long are the quarters in the NBA
12 minutes
What is a shot violation in the NBA?
failure to shoot the ball within 24 seconds
Any fouls made when a player is shooting a basketball results in what?
free throws
What the basic passes in basketball?
Chest pass, bounce pass, and overhead pass
A versatile wing that has the speed and strength to play the shooting guard or small forward position.
Swingman
True or false: Basketball games can in a tie
False
True or False: Three in the key happens when you spend three seconds at the 3-point line.
False
if a player makes a 2-point shot and is foul at the same time, how many free-throws are they rewarded?
1 free throw
What is the tallest player on the basketball court called?
Center
When was the game of basketball created?
in 1891
When did basketball become an official Olympic sport?
1936
A violation in which a player moves his hand under the ball and scoops it while dribbling.
palming
When a player commits a severe violent foul, it is called a what?
Flagrant foul
Which basketball player position is responsible for running the offense
Point guard
Who invented the game of basketball?
James Nasmith
Who were the saviors of the National Basketball Association?
Magic Johnson & Larry bird
when a defensive player interferes illegally with a shot on the rim, it is called what?
goal-tending
Fouls that don't fit the description of a personal or flagrant fouls, is called what?
Technical foul