Who invented Basketball?
James Naismith
What does dominant hand mean?
The hand you use most
What is offense?
When your team is trying to score.
How does a basketball game start?
Jumpball
what does NBA stand for?
National basketball association
What year was basketball invented?
1891
True or False. Do we dribble with our finger tips?
True
If we are performing a layup on the right side of the court, what foot do we start with?
Right Foot
What is the maximum amount of people allowed on court at one time?
10
How many quarters is a basketball game divided in?
What was used as the first basketball hoop?
peach crate
When passing, our thumbs should be...
Behind the ball
How many points are shots worth within the arc?
2pts
What color is the paint in our gym?
Blue/white
Name a zone defense.
2-3
3-2
1-2-2
What kind of ball was used as the first basketball?
Soccer ball
What is the first cue to dribbling?
Eyes Up/ Heads Up
What does B.E.E.F. stand for?
Balance, Eyes, Elbows, Follow-Through
What two lines are used for out of bounds?
Baseline and Sideline
What is "defense" in basketball?
Preventing the opposing team from scoring.
What conditioning drill helps you prepare to play basketball?
Ladders
Name a type of warm up used for dribbling.
Ball Taps
Around the body
Around the legs
Figure 8
Where should our elbows be when shooting?
Under the ball/Tucked
How many steps can you take before a layup?
2
What is off-ball defense?
Guarding someone who doesn't have the basketball
What organization did the inventor of basketball work for?
YMCA
Name a type of "pass" in basketball.
Bounce Pass
Chest Pass
(Overhead)
How many points are each free throw worth?
1pt
A player that is fouled while attempting a shot is awarded how many free throws?
2 or 3 depending where the attempt was made
Who won the NBA Championship last season? (2023)
Denver Nuggets