History
Who invented the game of basketball?
James Naismith
Position that plays within the key on offense and defense, focuses on short shots under the hoop and rebounding
Center
How many points does your team receive for a field goal?
2 points
A shot within the arc is called a ________.
Field Goal
What is it called when a player illegally kicks the ball?
Kicking
What was the original height of the hoop?
10 feet
Position responsible for bringing the ball to the other half of the court and “runs” the offense
Point Guard
What is the duration of the shot clock?
24 seconds
The game starts with a _______, in which the referee throws the ball up and one player from each team attempts to get it.
Tip Off
Name the three types of fouls you can receive.
Personal, Flagrant, Technical
In the original game of basketball, how many rules were there?
13 rules
Position that is versatile and who must be able to take long shots as well as be able to break into the key
Small Forward
What is it called when a player is ejected from the game for reaching the maximum amount of fouls?
Foul Out
If a team is fouled while in the act of shooting, they will be awarded _________________.
Free Throws
Which position is usually the tallest on the team?
Center
How many players are on the court at once?
10 players (5 for each team)
Position that shoots near the basket, sometimes out to the free throw line and often dribbles to the basket
Power Forward
Name two dribbling violations.
Double dribble, Traveling, Palming
How many technical fouls equals an ejection from the game?
2
Can basketball end in a tie or does the game go to overtime?
Overtime
What was originally used as a hoop?
Peach basket
Position whose main role is to take long shots, sometimes will play in the key
Shooting Guard
How many free throws do you get if you are fouled while shooting outside of the arc?
3
5
What year was basketball invented?
1891