Midterm Flashcards
(82 cards)
1
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-played by 2 teams with 5 members each
-the aim of the game to score in opponent’s basket and to prevent the other team from scoring
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Basketball
2
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Basketball is a game of five players in each team with _____or more substitutes, where in a player can ____, ___, ___, ____, and ____.
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seven
pivot, run, jump, dribble and pass.
3
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basketball starts with a ____
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jump ball
4
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Basketball history:
Who invented basketball?
When? Where?
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Dr. James Naismith
1891; Springfield College Massachusetts
5
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What does YMCA stand for?
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Young Men’s Christian Asscociation
6
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When the game was first played, ______ were nailed up at each end of the gymnasium as “goals”, hence the origin of the name “basketball”.
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peach baskets
7
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- first set of rules was published and distributed through the YMCA movement
- saw the game played in England for the first time at Birkenhead YMCA after the Club President was the game played whilst on a business trip to Canada
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1892
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- the game was introduced into the Physical Training College in Hampstead (now Dartford College of PE) by Madame Berman Osterberg.
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1893
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- professional league was established in the USA
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1898
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- Changes to the game to suit the girls led to the first rules of netball was published
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1901
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basketball had spread throughout the UK as a sport.
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1911
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- it was introduced as a demonstration sport at the Paris Olympic Games and Great Britain won the title.
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1924
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- Abe Saperstein a Londoner from the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters
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1927
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- FIBA (Federation Internationale de Basketball) the International Basketball Federation was formed with a Welshman as its first secretary
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1931
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- The England Basketball Association was formed,
- Dr. Naismith received his greatest compliment when basketball became an Olympic sport at the Berlin games and he died in 1939
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1936
16
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- English Schools Basketball Association was formed
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1957
17
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- introduction of both men’s and women’s national leagues in the UK
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1970s
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- 117 member countries in FIBA making basketball the second largest of all the world’s governing bodies and also the world’s fastest growing and largest participation sport
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1990
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- 219 teams were entered in the over 16 national leagues with almost 100 competing at under 15 levels
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1999
20
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- hoop or basket with net around its circumference and of _____ diameter. - The rim of the hoop is ____ above the ground.
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Basket
18-inch
10 feet
21
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orange-colored and rough-textured spherical ball with black contours usually made of leather or composite tough materials.
- is bounced continuously (dribbling), thrown through the air to other players (passing), and towards the basket (shooting).
- Must be durable and easy to hold on to.
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Ball
22
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- flat, hard surface free from obstructions, ____ long and ______ wide, measured from the inner edge of the boundary line.
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Court
28m; 15m
23
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- makes a beep at the end of each period. Some also show the shot clock countdown.
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Game clock
24
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- light up and indicate that a period is about to end.
- Found in backboards
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Bordering Lights
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- rectangular board that is placed behind the rim - give better rebound to the ball
- is about _____ in size horizontally and _______ vertically
- backboards are made of acrylic, aluminum, steel or glass
- mostly transparent for better vision
Backboard
1800mm ; 1050mm
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- helps one differentiate teams from one another.
- consists of a jersey (shirt), shorts, and numbers on the front and back of the shirts for identification
Uniform
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any player who breaks the rules of the game, making illegal personal contact with the other team, and has unsportsmanlike behaviour.
Foul
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- this foul is called in basketball when a player commits a violation that prevents the opposing player from moving, scoring, or performing another allowed activity.
Personal foul
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- An infraction by a player or a coach that is deemed unsportsmanlike conduct.
Technical foul
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- A foul called as a result of contact that is deemed excessive, intentional and/or unnecessary. The team that draws this foul is awarded _____ free throws and possession
Flagrant foul
two
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- is the number of personal and technical fouls committed by all players for that team in a given period; if a team exceeds that limit (five per quarter in the NBA, six per half in the NCAA) the other team is given free throws with each additional foul.
Team foul
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All NBA teams have to make a shot within 24 seconds. If not, then the violation results in change of _______
24-Second Violation
ball possession.
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After the basket is made by a team, the offensive team gets only 8 seconds to bring the ball over the mid court line.
8-second violation
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Once the game or practice is on, a player tries to position his or her body in a way to prevent the opponent from getting ahead.
This is mostly done by the defense team players.
Blocking
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This is an offense team’s foul. One of the offensive team’s player runs into a defending team’s players who has already established his or her position.
Charging
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When a player practices an unnecessary or illegal contact with either the ball or away from the ball,
Defensive Foul
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The offense player who dribbles the ball, stops, and then begins to dribble it again is said to have committed the _______
double dribble violation.
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can be done by any of the teams. This is when a player swings his or her elbows in a forceful, excessive manner. The player makes contact with the opponent at this point.
Elbowing
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A ____throw-in violation generally occurs during a throw-in when the ball is not passed by the player who is supposed to inbound the ball before 5 seconds have gone by after he or she got the ball. Usually the penalty for this violation is _______.
Five-Second Violation
losing of the ball from that team
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This is a serious contact foul where a player tries to unnecessarily and intentionally make contact during the game. Usually the penalty for this foul is that the other team gets ___free throws and the possession of the basketball out-of-bounds. And the player who committed the foul is automatically disqualified from the game
Flagrant Foul
2
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This is an action of a player who violates the rules but doesn’t commit any foul or hinder the opponent. Usually the penalty for this violation is a _________.
Floor Violation
change of ball possession
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During the track of a game, one or more players who have collected way too many fouls are said to be in _______. All the players who have collected 5 fouls in high school and college game, or 6 fouls in NBA game will be disqualified or eliminated from that game. Which is why all teams must be careful not to accumulate more than 6 fouls in each half?
Foul Trouble
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This violation is generally committed by the defense team’s player. The player illegally interferes with a shot on the rim or on a downward path to the hoop. Usually the penalty for this violation results in the shot by the offense team being assumed in and they receive a basket.
Goaltending
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This is a personal foul done by the defense team player. When he or she is occasionally or continuously uses his or her hand(s) on the opponent player who has the ball.
Hand Check
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Whether you are in a defense or offense team, using your hands to interfere your opponent’s freedom of movement commits a _____ fouls.
Holding
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A player who is setting the screen still moves when the defense team’s player makes contact with him or her.
is a type of blocking where the defender is prevented from moving around the screen.
Illegal Screen
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This foul is committed by the defense team’s player on purpose to stop the clock. Usually in a college basketball game, the team which was fouled gets the advantage of 2 free throws and also the possession of the ball.
Intentional Foul
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At the time of a free throw, if a player enters the lane too soon, _____ is said to have been committed. Usually the penalty for this violation results in a _____ or the other team receives another ______
Lane Violation
turnover; free throw.
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This is a personal foul committed by the offense team’s player. The player, who has the ball in his or her hands, charges into the defense team’s player who is standing in a stationary, defensive position.
Offensive Foul
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A player who jumps on and goes over the back of his or her opponent, who is trying to attempt the rebound with the ball.
Over-the-Back
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A player who takes his or her hand under the ball and scoops it while dribbling is said to have committed the ______violation.
Palming
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When a player tries to steal the ball from the offense team’s player, the player extends his or her arm and hand out, making contact with the player who has the ball.
Reaching In
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This foul is committed when a player is fouled while in the act of shooting the ball. If the player misses the shot, he or she receives ____ free throw, depending on which shot he or she was originally taking.
Shooting Foul
2 or 3
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Any violations and misconduct which detriments the game is called a ______. Usually the penalty for a this foul is a free throw to the opponent team.
Technical Foul
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Any defense or offense player cannot remain in the lane for more than 3 seconds at a time. If the violation is committed, it results in change of ball possession.
Three in the Key
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The offense team’s player who has the ball and takes too many steps, anywhere on the court, without dribbling the ball is said to have committed this violation.
Traveling
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When a player uses his or her foot or leg to make the opponent to lose or fall during the game is said to have committed the ____ foul.
Tripping
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Any player or team that plays unfairly, unethically, and/or dishonourably is said to have committed the ______ foul. Such fouls are usually given a penalty of a free throw to the opponent team.
Unsportsmanlike Foul
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- to prevent injury by increasing the body’s core and muscle temperature. Warm muscles increase the rate of energy production which increases reflexes and lowers the time it takes to contract a muscle.
Warm-up (Dynamic Stretching)
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Direction:
1.) Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2.) Start by doing a regular squat, engage your core, and jump up explosively.
3.) When you land, lower your body back into the squat position to complete one rep.
Make sure you land with your entire foot on the ground. Be sure to land as quietly as possible, which requires control.
JUMP SQUATS
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Direction:
1.) Stand up straight with your legs slightly wider than your hips. Bring one heel off the floor toward your glutes. At the same time, match this movement with the opposite side hand coming up towards your shoulder, like you’re running.
2.) Repeat this movement on the other side, again with the opposite arm coming up towards your shoulder. Continue the exercise at your desired speed -- move slowly to strengthen or quickly to boost cardio.
BUTT KICKS
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Direction:
1.) Start standing with feet hip distance apart
2.) Lift right knee and spring up off your left foot, hopping into the air. Switch. Continue in a “skipping” motion in place for desired amount of time.
POWER SKIPS
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Direction:
1.) Stand tall with your legs straight and arms hanging at your sides.
2.) Kick one leg straight out in front of you while reaching for it with the opposite hand. Return the leg to the ground to repeat on the opposite side.
ALTERNATING LEG KICKS
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Direction:
1.) Start standing tall, feet hip-width distance apart.
2.) Take a wide step out to the left. Bend your left knee as you push your hips back.
3.) Push off with your left leg to return to standing.
4.) Perform 10 to 12 lunges on the left side before switching to the right.
ALTERNATING LUNGES
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Directions:
1.) Keep your butt down and stay in an athletic stance the whole time.
2.) Don't allow yourself to cross your feet over.
DEFENSIVE SLIDES
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Directions:
1.) Start standing with arms at the chest and hands in fists.
2.) Alternate running fast in place between your two feet. Stay on the balls of your feet and keep feet low to the ground moving as fast as possible. Run for desired amount of time.
FEET FIRING
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A. To stretch safely, do the following static stretching guide:
- Try to hold each stretch for 10 seconds.
- Do not bounce while stretching.
- Stretch slowly to the point of tension; you should never feel pain.
- Focus on your breathing while stretching.
Cooling-Down Activity (Static-Stretching)
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Direction
1.) Slap the ball as hard as you can with one hand as the other hand holds the ball.
Rotate hand on every slap. Fingertips – Extend arms out and push ball back and forth with your fingertips
BALL SLAPS
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Direction:
1.) Wrap the ball in a circle motion around your waist as fast as you can without dropping the basketball.
AROUND THE WAIST
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Direction:
1.) Wrap the ball in a circle motion around your head as fast as you can without dropping the basketball.
AROUND THE HEAD
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Direction:
1.) Get down and perform a split squat where your right leg is in front and your left leg is planted behind you. Wrap the ball around only your left leg
AROUND THE LEFT LEG
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Direction:
1.) Get down and perform a split squat where your right leg is in front and your left leg is planted behind you. Wrap the ball around only your right leg.
AROUND THE RIGHT LEG
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Direction:
1.) Start by standing up straight with your feet together. Wrap the ball around your lower
Leg/ankles as fast as you can without letting the basketball touch the ground.
AROUND THE LEG
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Direction:
1. Slight Knee Bend. Strong grip on each side of basketball
2. Heads up and spread your fingers. Waist-level dribble
KILL DRIBBLE
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Direction:
1. Slight knee bend
2. Spread fingers
3. Shoulder-level dribble
POUND DRIBBLE
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Direction:
1.) Crouch down low by bending your knees and lowering your hips.
2.) Raise your head and chest up to look straight ahead. Perform 50 dribble in each side.
CROSS OVER SLAPS
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Direction:
1.) Start in a normal stance with the ball in your right hand.
2.) Take one normal dribble and when the ball comes back to your hand perform an In-and-Out dribble and continuously alternate between the normal and In-and-Out dribbles.
IN and OUT DRIBBLE
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Passing is the quickest and most effective way to get the ball from player to player and move it around the court. The more passes that are made by the offense, the more you will challenge the defense. It keeps them scrambling, frustrated, and tired
BALL PASSING
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Direction:
1.) Hold ball in both hands, chest high.
2.) Step forward, extend your arms and snap your wrists to throw the ball forward and down into the floor, to bounce it to your teammate
BOUNCE PASS
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Directions:
1.) Start with the ball close to your chest.
2.) Take a step forward in the direction of your teammate while quickly snapping your arms forward.
3.) To create the proper backspin with your pass, place your hands on the sides of the basketball with your thumbs on the back side facing your body.
4.) When releasing the ball, your fingers should move forward and finish pointing toward your teammate.
CHEST PASS
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Direction:
1.) Move so ball's path is aimed at your forehead.
2.) Stagger feet with weight on left foot, with right foot slightly in front.
3.) Square feet, hips, and shoulders to ball.
4.) Turn thumbs to ground.
OVERHEAD PASS
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Shooting is the most important skill in basketball. The fundamental skills of passing, dribbling, defense, and rebounding may enable you to get a high percentage shot, but you must still be able to make the shot
SHOOTING
