Game Structure
What shape is the basketball court?
Rectangle
What is it called when a player bounces the ball on the court while in control of the ball?
Dribbling
What is it called when a player successfully shoots the ball through the hoop?
Field goal
True or False: No team can substitute players throughout the game
False
When year was the NBA founded?
1946
How many teams and how many players play on the court?
What is it called when players toss the ball to other players on their team?
Passing
How many points are given when a shot is taken within the arc around the basketball hoop?
Two points
True or False: Possession of the ball changes hands after violations, fouls, or when the ball goes out of bounds.
True
What is the objective to win? (How does one win the game?)
Score more points than the opposite team by shooting ball into the basket.
Jump ball at center court
What is the violation when a player stops and starts dribbling?
Double dribble
How many points are given when a shot is taken outside the arc around the basketball hoop?
Three points
What happens (what is it called) when the game is tied at the end of the regular time?
Overtime
What is it called when a player dribbles with both hands?
Double dribble
How is the game duration broken up?
Into four quarters
What is it called when a player moves with the ball without dribbling it?
Traveling
Free throws
What is the thing that limits the time the offensive team has to take a shot?
Shot clock
Who is the highest basketball player ever?
Michael Jordan