Key Terms
When does an assist occur?
What does it mean when a referee holds up a first, and demonstrates a pushing action?
Pushing without the ball
How many players are in one team?
5 players
Play is initiated with a ____ between 2 opposing players.
jump ball
Which one is not a type of passing? (Bounce, high speed, overhead)
High speed
What is traveling?
When you take more than 2 steps with the ball without dribbling.
When the referee holds his hand behind his head, it is to demonstrate charging with the ball. True or false
True
What was the color of the basketball?
Brown, but later changed to orange
An offensive player may take ____ steps while in position of the ball without dribbling
2
Which skill is required to move the basketball up the court? (Dribbling or shooting)
Dribbling
What happens when you are fouled out?
You are ejected from the game
The hand signal for traveling is when the referee rotates their arms horizontally. True or false
True
Is it true that a basketball player runs about 6 miles each match?
False. A basketball player runs about 4 miles each match.
An offensive player cannot remain in a free throw lane longer than _____
3 seconds
How many passes are there in basketball
4 types
If you were charging in basketball, what were you doing?
You collided with a defender in a guarding postition
What are the official signals used for?
Manage the game, communicate violations, or all of the above?
All of the above.
When was the first basketball game played?
It was played in December 21, 1891
_____free throws if occurring during a shot attempt, and marker was missed
2
What is a type of defense? (Lay up, Player-2-players, high/low post)
Player-2 players
What is a fast break?
When you move quickly up the court to gain advantage
Please act our the hand signal of a double dribble violation
Answers vary
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
Basketball is...
A. A court based net game similar to tennis, pickle ball, and tackle tennis
B. A court based invasion game similar to lacrosse, team handball, and soccer
C. A court-based invasion game similar to netball, team handball, and hockey
A.
What is the purpose of passing?
To maintain possession and move the ball quickly.