**Basketball** Flashcards
(9 cards)
Double dribble
Occurs when a player dribbles the ball, stops, and then starts dribbling again or when a player dribbles with both hands on the ball at the same time
Travelling
Occurs when a player holding the ball moves illegally without dribbling.
Pivot
A legal movement where a player keeps one foot planted on the floor while moving the other foot to adjust their position.
How is the game broken up?
4 periods/quarters
How long is each period?
12 minutes long
Points awarded for free throw
1 point
Points awarded for a regular basket inside the 3-point line
2 points
Points awarded for a regular basket outside the 3-point line
3 points
Shooting acronym
B- balance- keep your feet shoulder-width apart and stay steady
E- elbow- keep your elbow directly under the ball, close to your body
E- eyes- focus your eyes on the target
F- follow through- snap with your wrists and hold your hands up