Rules of the Game
How many points is a basket worth if the shooter’s foot is on the three-point line
2 points
What is the line at the center of the court called?
Half-court line.
What violation occurs when a player steps over the sideline while inbounding the ball?
Out of bounds.
What is the rectangular area near the basket where most rebounds occur called?
The key (or paint).
If a player dribbles the ball off their foot and it goes out of bounds, what happens?
The opposing team gains possession.
What is it called when a player moves both feet without dribbling the ball?
Traveling.
What is the curved line from which a player shoots a three-point shot?
Three-point line.
What is the violation called if an offensive player runs into a stationary defender?
Charge.
What is the line that players must stay behind when shooting free throws?
Free-throw line.
What happens if a player shoots the ball after the shot clock expires?
Shot clock violation & opposing team gains possession.
What happens when the offensive team fails to advance the ball past half court in 10 seconds?
Backcourt violation.
What is the line where free throws are taken called?
Free-throw line.
What is it called when a player resumes dribbling after stopping their dribble?
Double dribble.
What is the area outside the three-point line called?
Perimeter.
What happens if two opponents fight for possession of the ball at the same time?
Jump ball.
What happens if a player steps out of bounds while holding the ball?
The opposing team gets possession.
What are the boundary lines at the ends of the court called?
Baselines (or end lines).
What is it called when a player stays in the paint for too long on offense?
3-second violation.
What are the two small hash marks on the free-throw lane used for?
Positioning for rebounds during free throws.
What is the result if a player accidentally scores a basket in their own hoop?
The points go to the opposing team.
What happens if a defensive player touches the ball while it’s on its way down towards the basket?
Goaltending.
What is the semicircular line under the basket used to determine charging violations?
Restricted area.
What violation occurs when a player takes more than two steps without dribbling the ball?
Traveling.
What is the arc at the top of the key commonly called?
Three-point arc.
What happens if a player fouls an opponent attempting a layup that doesn't go in the basket.
The player who got fouled shoots 2 free-throws.