Basketball Flashcards
Who created basketball?
Dr. James Naismith
Where was basketball created?
Springfield, Massachusetts
When was basketball invented?
1891
Why did Naismith create basketball?
He was looking for a sport suitable for indoors.
What was the first game played with?
A soccer ball and 2 peach baskets as goals.
When was the first female game played?
1892
Name of teacher who taught first game of basketball to female students:
Sandra Berenson
Where was the first female game played?
Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts
When was the first official men’s game played?
January 16th, 1896
When was NBA formed?
1949
When was WNBA formed?
1997
How many players per game?
5
Object of game:
get ball in basket for points
How much is a foul shot worth?
1 point
How much is a basket in the basketball arc?
2 points
How much is a basket outside the basket ball arc?
3 points
True or False: A free throw is NOT granted if a player is fouled when shooting
False, a free throw is granted
What happens when a player makes a basket but is fouled?
1 free throw is granted
What happens when a player does not make a basket but is fouled?
2 free throws are granted
What is travelling?
When a player moves their feet while in possession of the ball.
What is a discontinued dribble?
When a player stops dribbling the ball and then starts dribbling it again.
What is a carry?
When a player puts their hand under the ball and lifts it up.
What is an Up and Down?
When a player goes to make a shot but does not make the shot.
What happens after a basket is scored?
The other team gets possession of the ball and has 10 seconds to get it to their side of the court.
