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Basketball Flashcards

1
Q

Who created basketball?

A

Dr. James Naismith

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2
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Where was basketball created?

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Springfield, Massachusetts

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3
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When was basketball invented?

A

1891

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4
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Why did Naismith create basketball?

A

He was looking for a sport suitable for indoors.

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5
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What was the first game played with?

A

A soccer ball and 2 peach baskets as goals.

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6
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When was the first female game played?

A

1892

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7
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Name of teacher who taught first game of basketball to female students:

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Sandra Berenson

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8
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Where was the first female game played?

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Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts

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9
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When was the first official men’s game played?

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January 16th, 1896

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10
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When was NBA formed?

A

1949

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11
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When was WNBA formed?

A

1997

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12
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How many players per game?

A

5

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13
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Object of game:

A

get ball in basket for points

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14
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How much is a foul shot worth?

A

1 point

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15
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How much is a basket in the basketball arc?

A

2 points

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16
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How much is a basket outside the basket ball arc?

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3 points

17
Q

True or False: A free throw is NOT granted if a player is fouled when shooting

A

False, a free throw is granted

18
Q

What happens when a player makes a basket but is fouled?

A

1 free throw is granted

19
Q

What happens when a player does not make a basket but is fouled?

A

2 free throws are granted

20
Q

What is travelling?

A

When a player moves their feet while in possession of the ball.

21
Q

What is a discontinued dribble?

A

When a player stops dribbling the ball and then starts dribbling it again.

22
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What is a carry?

A

When a player puts their hand under the ball and lifts it up.

23
Q

What is an Up and Down?

A

When a player goes to make a shot but does not make the shot.

24
Q

What happens after a basket is scored?

A

The other team gets possession of the ball and has 10 seconds to get it to their side of the court.

25
Q

What is a foul?

A
  1. Pushing your opponent
  2. Tripping your opponent
  3. Holding your opponent
  4. Blocking your opponent
26
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What are forwards?

A

Players underneath the hoop

27
Q

What are the players above the forwards called?

A

Guards

28
Q

What is a point guard?

A

The player bringing up the ball

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