Basketball Basics
How many players from each team are on the court?
5
How many points is a basket worth?
2
Who were the grade 7 and 8 boys basketball coaches this year?
Mr. Cathcart & Mr. McEwan
What is it called when a player jumps and forcefully puts the ball through the hoop with one or both hands?
A dunk
What is the name of the violation when a player moves without dribbling the ball?
Travelling
How many points is a free throw worth?
1
What position did Ms. Sells play?
Point Guard
What is a "buzzer-beater"?
A shot made just before the clock expires.
What is the term for when a player grabs the ball after a missed shot?
A rebound
What is the most amount of points you can get on a single shot?
3
Which NBA team has won the most championships?
The Boston Celtics
What is it called when someone is rejected (blocked) when shooting the ball?
Getting stuffed.
5
If a player passes the ball to a teammate who immediately scores, what is it called?
An assist
What year was basketball invented?
1891
What is the term for when a player fakes a shot or pass to trick a defender?
A pump fake
How long is a regular basketball game?
48 minutes
Who is the all-time leading point scorer in college basketball?
Caitlin Clark
What was the first basketball hoop made out of?
Peach Baskets
What is it called when a defender falls from the opponent's dribbling?
An ankle breaker
Who will win tonight's game?
Only time will tell!!!