Timing Rules
How long are you able to stay in the paint?
3 seconds
How many personal fouls can someone commit before being kicked out of the game?
5
What is it called when someone takes too many steps without dribbling?
A travel
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
How high is a regulation basket?
10 feet
How long do you have to get the ball in bounds?
5 seconds
A foul that causes harm to a player is called what?
A flagrant foul
Dribbling with both hands at the same time is committing this violation
Double dribble
When basketball was first invented what was used as the hoop?
Peach baskets
How do you start a basketball game?
Jump ball
How long do you have to get the ball across mid-court?
10 seconds
***After committing 5 team fouls in a quarter the other team enters this
Bonus
Switching pivot foots is committing this violation
Travelling violation (Travel)
In which state was basketball invented?
Massachusetts
What are the lines at the two end of the court called?
Baseline
Crossing the half court line and going back is committing this penalty
Back court violation
Guarding someone full court is called what?
Press