Basketball Quiz Flashcards
(18 cards)
Who developed basketball and when.?
Dr. James Naismith, 1891.
When was the first official game of basketball played?
1892
How many teams and players (per team) are on the court
2 teams, 5 players per team
How is a game started?
Jump ball: referee throws the ball in the air between two players on opposite teams at the center circle, which can only be touched twice by one jumper
How are high school games broken down time-wise?
4 quarters, 8 mins each
How are college men’s games broken down time-wise?
2 halves, 20 mins each
How are college women’s games broken down time-wise?
4 quarters, 10 mins each
What is the object of the game?
To outscore the opponents by passing, dribbling, and shooting.
When a player moves without dribbling the ball
Traveling
When a player dribbles, stops, and dribbles again, or dribbles with both hands.
Double dribble
When the offensive team dribbles or passes into the back court once they have crossed mid court.
Back court/over and back
When the offensive team does not inbound the ball within 5 seconds of possession.
5-seconds
When an offensive player moves or stands within the lane area under the basket for more than 3 seconds
3-seconds
When an offensive player palms the basketball by carrying the ball over while dribbling, or the places their hand underneath the ball while dribbling
Carrying
How many free throws is a shooter allowed if physical contact is made with them.
1, 2, or 3.
What happens if a player is fouled while not shooting?
The team fouled upon gets the ball, and they have 5 seconds to inbound the ball.
When players protect a specific zone/area near the basket, which their team is defending
Zone defense
What is the height of the basketball rim?
10 ft
