Basketball
Vocabulary
Basketball History
Rules
Trivia
100

How many points do you receive for a free throw?

1 point

100

When a player moves one or both of his feet illegally this is called?

Traveling

100

Name 1 team in the NBL? (Aus League)

Any correct answer

100

How many players from one team can be on the floor at one team?

5

100

Attacking player runs into defender is called a _____ foul?

Charging 

200

If a player is fouled while shooting a 3 point shot, how many free throws will the player shoot?

3

200

How many seconds does a team have to get the ball across the center line?

8 seconds

200

What company made the first basketball?

Spalding

200

How tall is the basketball goal from the floor to the rim?

10 feet

200

Defending player runs into attacking is called a _____ foul?

Blocking

300

The basketball game is started with what?

Jump ball

300

In what college gym was the game of basketball created?

Springfield College

300

What year was the dunk shot made legal in college basketball?

1977

300

A player picking up his dribble with two hands and starting his dribble again is called what?

Double dribble

300

What are Michael Jordan's 2 NBA teams?

Bulls / Wizards

400

How many quarters are in the game of basketball?

4

400

The line used to shoot free throws is called?

Foul line

400

Basketball become a official Olympic sport in what year?

1936

400

How long can a offensive player stay in the key?

3 seconds

400

LeBron James has played for how many teams?

3

500

How long and wide is a basketball court in metres?

Approx. 28 long  x 15 wide

500

When the attacking team crosses half court and then goes back into the backcourt, what violation is this is called?

Backcourt violation

500

In what country was the game of basketball created in?

USA

500

True or False: Players are allowed to dribble the ball with their fist?

False

500

Position of player who predominantly controls the play. Sometimes called 'quarterback' of basketball.

Point Guard