Playing Rules
Occurs when a player runs or walks with the ball
Travel
A shot in which a basket is attempted from under the net; generally considered one of the easier shots
Lay-up
This pass is used when two players are relatively close to each other. The ball usually bounces once before being caught by the other player.
Bounce Pass
Type of defense where each player guards a player from the opposing team in order to keep the opposition from scoring
Man to man defense
How many points is a free throw worth
1 point
What is Steph Curry's position?
Point Guard
Bouncing the ball on the floor with one hand
Give an example of when the clock is stopped in a game
Timeout
Dead ball
Foul
A shot in which the player shoots the ball into the basket at the top of the jump.
Jump Shot
A pass used for short, fast passing of distances up to twenty feet
Two-Handed Chest Pass
Offers fast movement from one part of the court to another and a chance for scoring
What is the duration of a timeout?
One minute
Which position is the best scorer of the team?
Shooting Guard
Throwing the ball to a teammate
Passing
This is settled with a five-minute extra period. The two teams will continue to play the periods until the tie is broken.
Overtime
A shot usually made when a player is not close to the basket. The ball is thrown with two hands. This type of shot tends to be quite accurate.
Two-Handed Shot
A popular pass that can be used from anywhere on the court; especially good for closely-guarded players
Two-Handed Overhead Pass
Type of defense that uses each player as a guard, protecting a specific zone near the basket that his/her team is defending. Guarding the ball is more important than any particular player
Zone defense
What does a basketball team consist of?
Center
Two Forwards
Two Guards
What position did Michael Jordan play?
Shooting Guard
Two baskets, one at each end of the court, hang ____ feet above the floor
10
Occurs when the game is delayed, too many time-outs are taken, players leave or enter the court illegally or participate in misbehavior such as disrespect toward the referee
Technical Foul
A shot in which the ball is tapped back into the basket as It rebounds from the backboard.
Tip-In
A pass used as a long pass from any position on the court. Like all one-hand pass, this move takes more time to perform and requires excellent control
One-Handed Overhead Pass
How many minutes are played in a game at the college level?
Two 20 minute halves
What is It called when the ball is put into the basket?
Field Goal
This position is chiefly responsible for running the offense
Point Guard
High school basketball is four ____ minute quarters
8
How long does a team have to pass the ball from out of bounds?
Five seconds
The ball is thrown to the basket over one shoulder of the player who is handling the ball. The center and forwards on a team will find this shot extremely valuable.
Hook Shot
An effective move when the passer is moving at fast speeds; difficult to perform and should be used only when no alternative exists
One-Hand Underhand Pass
How many minutes are played in a game at the NBA level?
Four 12 minute quarters
Baskets are made of a metal ring with an inside diameter of ____ inches
18
What position did Shaquille O'Neal play?
Center
The standard basketball court measures about ____ feet by ____ feet.
50
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