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
How many seconds does a player with the ball get to cross half court in High School?
10 seconds
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 3 position's did Dirk Nowitzki play?
Power forward
Center
Small Forward
After a player stops dribbling, this violation is called when a player intentionally bounces the ball again.
Double Dribble Violation
Give 1 example of when the clock by rule has to be 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
What two teams have won the most NBA championships?
Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers
Both have 17
Offers fast movement from one part of the court to another and a quick chance for scoring a basket
Fast Break Offense
What is the duration of a full timeout?
One minute
Which position is the best shooter on the team?
Shooting Guard
9 inches
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 shot in a tear drop arc towards the rim.
A floater.
Who was the shortest player to play in the NBA?
Mugsy Bogues
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 positions does a basketball team consist of?
Center
Two Forwards
Two Guards
What 2 positions did Tim Duncan play?
Power Forward and Center
How far from the basket is the free throw line?
15 feet
This foul occurs when players leave or enter the court illegally or participate in misbehavior such as disrespect toward the referee or opposing player?
Technical Foul
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made this shot famous on his way to winning multiple NBA championships
What are the 4 teams that play in California in the NBA?
Kings, Warriors, Lakers, Clippers
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
Who is the first player in the NBA to lead the league in scoring and assists in the same season?
Nate "Tiny" Archibald
High school basketball is four ____ minute quarters
8
How long does a team have to pass the ball from out of bounds?
Five seconds
This lay-up usually occurs after a person stepped in one direction than immediately steps in an opposite direction to avoid a charging violation.
Euro-Step Lay-up
How many different NBA teams did Shaquille O'Neal play for?
6 teams
magic, lakers, heat, suns, cavs and celtics
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 team averaged the most points per game in a season?
Denver Nuggets 126.5 in the 1981-1982 season
The standard basketball court measures about ____ feet by ____ feet.
50
94
Legal or Illegal?
A shot is taken and hits the side of the backboard is the ball still considered in "live" play?
Legal, live ball.
Who took the most shots in 1 single game in the history of the NBA?
Wilt Chamberlain 63 shots in 1 game.
What is the full name of the NBA team that plays in Madison Square Garden?
The New York Knickerbockers
How many panels are on a basketball?
8
In the 1961-1962 season Wilt Chamberlain averaged how many points per game?
50.4 points per game
What is the most amount of points ever to be scored in 1 game in the NBA?
100 points Wilt Chamberlain
What year did the 3 point shot enter into the NBA?
1979-1980 Season