GAME RULES
A basketball team consists of how many players? What are their positions?
5 Players. Forwards, Guards, and one Center.
A pass that directly leads to a score is called..?
Assist
What is dribbling?
Bouncing the ball with your arms to progress it up the court and evade defensive players.
What official signal is this?
(Raising right arm, then putting both arms on hip bone)
Blocking
Which country won the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2006?
Spain
A game can be divided into 2 20-minute halves or..?
4 8-minute quarters
A weakside is defined as..?
Offensive side of court opposite the ball
What is the purpose of shooting?
To score a basket
What official signal does a referee call when a double dribble occurs? (Demonstrate)
Watch the demonstration.
Which player was the first to record a triple-double with at least 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists in a single game after 1968?
Play is initiated with a jump ball between 2 opposing players. During jump-ball, where must all the other players be?
Outside the center circle
How many fouls must a player commit to be fouled out?
5 fouls
The three types of give and go include:
2. Finish with layup
3. Finish with jump shot
During what scenarios would illegal use of hands be called? Name 2.
Possible answers:
1. Contacting a defender's arm or hand when trying to steal the ball
2. Placing hands on an opponent to hinder their movement
3. Hitting the offensive player's arm during a shot attempt
4. Grabbing or holding an opponent
5. Pushing the opponent with force
6. Slapping any part of the opponent (with a slapping motion)
In NBA, how long can a defensive player stay in the free-throw lane without actively guarding an offensive player?
A player can at most take how many steps without dribbling?
2 steps
Is charging considered a personal or technical foul? What is the penalty?
Personal foul. Penalty is loss of ball posession.
What is the purpose of Pick and Roll?
Creating space and scoring opportunities.
What can a referee call when a player is being disrespectful and aggressive towards them?
Technical foul
Which NBA team holds the record for the longest winning streak in a single season?
Los Angeles Lakers
During what scenario are 1 free throw, 2 free throws, and 3 free throws awarded?
1 Free throw: when shooting a two-pointer, getting fouled but scoring the basket.
2 Free throws: when shooting a two-pointer, getting fouled and not scoring the basket.
3 Free throws: when shooting a three-pointer, getting fouled but not scoring the basket.
Is taking two steps without dribbling considered a foul?
No. Taking 3 steps is.
What are the 4 types of P2P and Zone defenses?
1. Player-2-player
2. 2-1-2
3. 1-3-1
4. Match-up Zone
What signal is called when a player doesn’t wear the correct uniform?
Administrative Technical Foul
1984, who was selected ahead of Michael Jordan in the NBA draft as the No. 2 overall pick?