p.e Flashcards
how many points do you get for a normal basket?
2 points
what is meant by traveling?
in basketball, traveling is a violation that occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball.
What is a double dribble?
an illegal action in basketball made when a player dribbles the ball with two hands simultaneously or continues to dribble after allowing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands
How long have you got to get the ball out of your half of the court?
Teams will have ten seconds to cross the half court line.
Describe what is meant by the back court rule.
A team shall not be in continuous possession of a ball which is in its backcourt for more than 8 consecutive seconds.
How many points do you get for a successful long-range shot?
3-points
How many seconds are you allowed in your opponents’ restricted area, or key, if you
don’t have the ball?
three seconds.
How many points do you get from a free shot?
1 point
How long have you got before you must attempt a shot?
24 seconds
Name four different officials at a basketball game?
Crew Chief, Referee, Umpire and Replay Center
How many players are there in total in a basketball team?
2 players are needed to play an effective game even if only 5 play at a time.
How many personal fouls can you commit before you are fouled out?
five personal fouls over the course of a 40-minute game, or six in a 48-minute game,
How long does a basketball game last?
Each basketball game regulated by the NBA is played in four quarters of 12 minutes each, for a total of 48 minutes.
