Vocabulary
A single-point scoring attempt awarded to a player after an opponent commits a foul, allowing them to shoot the ball from behind the free-throw line without any defensive interference
What is a Free Throw?
Often considered the "quarterback" of the team, the point guard is responsible for bringing the ball up the court, setting up plays, and controlling the game's tempo.
What is a Point Guard (PG)?
A violation where a player moves illegally with the ball by taking too many steps without dribbling
What is traveling?
Illegal physical contact with an opponent, such as hitting, pushing, holding, or making an illegal screen.
What is a Personal Foul?
What do the letters N-B-A stand for?
What is National Basketball Association?
A shot where a player jumps up and forces the ball downward through the basket with one or both hands
What is a Dunk, or Slam Dunk?
Their primary role is to be a primary scorer, capable of shooting accurately from longer distances.
What is a Shooting Guard (SG)?
Dribbling the ball with both hands simultaneously or stopping and then starting to dribble again
What is Double Dribble?
A violation committed by an offensive player that involves illegal contact with a defender who has established a legal position
What is an Offensive Foul?
How tall is the hoop in the NBA?
What is 10 feet?
A shot where a player jumps up and forces the ball downward through the basket with one or both hands
What is a layup?
Often a versatile "wing" player, this player can contribute to scoring, rebounding, and defense, and sometimes guards the opponent's best player.
What is a Small Forward (SF)?
When a player's hand is under the ball during a dribble, making it look like they are "carrying" it.
What is Carrying or Palming?
A penalty for violating a rule that does not involve physical contact with an opponent during play, or for infractions by non-players. Common reasons for a technical foul include unsportsmanlike conduct, such as arguing with an official, taunting an opponent, or excessive celebration.
What is a Technical Foul?
How many fouls can a player commit before fouling out of a game?
What is 6?
When one player passes the ball close to the basket so the other player can grab it and (generally) slam dunk it into the net.
What is an Alley-Oop?
This player often engages in physical play, contributing to rebounding and scoring from the low post.
What is a Power Forward (PF)?
Failing to get a shot up on the basket within the allotted time frame (e.g., 24 seconds in the NBA)
What is a Shot Clock Violation?
A foul that occurs when neither team has possession of the ball.
What is a Loose Ball Foul?
How long is an NBA game?
What is 48 minutes?
When an offensive team transitions from defense to offense very fast, pushing the ball up the court as quickly as possible.
What is a Fast Break?
The tallest player on the team, this player anchors the defense, blocks shots, secures rebounds, and scores in the low post.
What is a Center (C)?
An offensive team is not allowed to bring the ball back across the half-court line after they have already brought it over.
What is a Backcourt Violation?
An excessive or intentional act of contact that involves a high degree of brutality.
What is a Flagrant Foul?
What are the two teams based in New York City?
Who are The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets?