History
More people watch basketball than any other sport in the United States.
True
What is the object of any basketball game?
Players try to prevent their opponents from scoring while each team tries to get the ball through the basket that the other team is defending.
There are _________ players on each team.
5
If you make a basket within the 3 point line you are awarded this many points.
2 points
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
When basketball was first created they used this type of ball.
Soccer Ball
A basketball game begins with this.
Jumpball
1 Point
When one grabs the ball after a missed shot it is called a ____________.
Rebound
A shot in which the player shoots the ball into the basket at the top of a jump.
Jump Shot
When basketball was first created they used these tied to balconies instead of the current day basketball net.
Peach Baskets
Walking with the ball is called this.
Traveling
These players normally bring the ball down the court to begin offensive play.
Guards
What can a player receive a personal foul for?
Holding, pushing, tripping.
A pass used for short, fast passing of distances up to 20 feet.
Chest Pass
Basketball was created by a physical education instructor in this state.
Massachusetts
Dribbling, then stopping and holding the ball, then dribbling again is called what.
Double Dribble
Name the two types of offensive styles.
Fast and Slow Break
___________ are positioned near the opposing teams basket so that they can be ready for shooting and rebounding.
Forwards
A shot in which a basket is attempted from under the net; generally considered one of the easier shots.
Lay Up
What year was the game of basketball created?
1891
What are the different basketball positions?
2 Forwards, 2 Guards, 1 Center
Name two types of defensive techniques.
Zone and Player to Player (man to man)
A shot in which the ball is tapped back into the basket as it rebounds from the backboard.
Tip-In
If a player is fouled while they are shooting they are awarded this.