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1
Q

How many players are on the court during play?

A

10 players (five vs. five)

2
Q

How many referees officiate each game?

A

three referees

3
Q

What is a shooting foul?

A

when a defender fouls a player in the act of shooting

4
Q

How many free throw shots are rewarded to a player after a shooting foul?

A

two free throws if fouled while attempting a two-point field goal, three if fouled while attempting a three-point field goal

5
Q

What happens if a player is fouled while shooting and also makes the basket?

A

The fouled player is only rewarded one free throw.

6
Q

What is the distance between the basket and the three-point arc?

A

23 ft. 9 in.

7
Q

How many periods are there in a game?

A

four periods

8
Q

How long is each quarter?

A

12 minutes

9
Q

How long is one period of overtime?

A

five minutes

10
Q

What is a field goal?

A

Any shot made during open play (excludes free throws)

11
Q

What is the shot clock?

A

the time remaining for the team with possession of the ball to attempt to score

12
Q

How many seconds does the shot clock last?

A

24 seconds

13
Q

How many time-outs does each team have?

A

six regular time-outs and one 20-second time-out per half

14
Q

What is the distance between the free throw line and the basket?

A

13 ft.

15
Q

What is the height of the basket?

A

10 ft.

16
Q

What is the length of the court?

A

94 ft.

17
Q

What is a rebound?

A

A rebound is awarded to the player who collects the ball after a missed field goal attempt.

18
Q

What is the diameter of the ball?

A

9.39 in

19
Q

What is a team foul?

A

Each foul committed by a player is also credited to his team. After five team fouls each subsequent foul results in two free throw attempts for the opposing team.

20
Q

How many personal fouls can each player commit before he must sit out the remainder of the game?

A

six personal fouls

21
Q

What happens after a player’s sixth personal foul?

A

He must sit out the remainder of game.

22
Q

What is basket interference?

A

when an offensive player touches the ball while it is still on or above the rim of his team’s hoop

23
Q

What is goaltending?

A

when a defensive player attempts to block the ball on its downward trajectory

24
Q

What is a charging foul?

A

when an offensive player makes contact with a defender’s torso while the defender’s feet are planted and shoulders are square

25
Q

What is a blocking foul?

A

when a defensive player makes contact with the player in possession of the ball

26
Q

What is a reach-in foul?

A

when a defensive player attempts to steal the basketball but instead hits the offensive player

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