Basketball Flashcards
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF
TALL PLAYERS?
Tall players can easily reach closer to the basket
or above other players to shoot and retrieve
the ball on the rebound.
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF
SMALL PLAYERS?
The small players also make contributions
to their teams as shooters and ball
handlers.
who introduced basketball?
Dr. James Naismith (Physical Education
Instructor at the school for Christian
workers (Springfield College) in
Massachusetts, USA.
when did Mr. Naismith introduced basketball?
Dec. 21, 1891
who asked James Naismith to create a
team sport that could be played
indoors game during winter seasons?
Luther Gulick (head of the school’s
physical education department)
what are the basic principles in basketball?
- The game is played with a round ball and with the hands.
- A player cannot run with the ball.
- Any player can take up any position on the playing court at any time.
- There shall be no physical contact between players.
- The goal (basket) shall be placed horizontally above the floor of the court.
FACT #1
Michael Jordan is considered one of the best basketball players around the world. The record score of 5,987 made him a legend in the world of basketball.
FACT #2
In the very beginning the color of the basketball was brown, but later it was changed into a brighter color ; that is orange.
FACT #3
In 1967, slam dunks were considered illegal; nine years later it was legalized again.
FACT #4
Women’s basketball began in 1892, and some rules were modified to fit women.
FACT #5
The game was made an official Olympic game in Berlin Germany, 1936.
FACT #6
The first basketball game was held on 20th January, 1892
FACT #7
Kareem AbdulJabbar holds the record for most points scored in his 20 year career at 38,387 points.
FACT #8
On March 2, 1962, center Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in one game against the New York.
FACT #9
The New York Nicks won 12 straight games against the Boston Celtics in 1995 and were the first to do so.
Basketball is played by (—-) teams
of (—-) players each.
2 teams of 5 players each
the basket that is attacked by a
team is called what?
the opponents’ basket
the basket which is defended by a
team is called what?
the team’s own basket.
The ball may be passed, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled in any direction.
ball movement
The team that has scored the greater number of points at the end of playing time of the fourth period. If necessary any extra period shall be the winner of the game.
winner of the game
court measurement in length and width?
Length- 28 meters
Width- 15 meters
measurement of backboard
120 cm
measurement of rim
metal hoop 45 cm
and 20 millimetres thick
measurement of ball
29.5” in circumference
standard weight of 22 oz.
TRUE or FALSE:
Not more than 10 team members for
games played in halves of 20 minutes. Not
more than 12 team members for games
played in 4 periods of 12 minutes
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE:
A coach, and if a team wishes , an
assistant coach. A captain, who shall be
one of the team members eligible to play.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE:
A maximum of 5 team followers with
special responsibilities (statistician,
manager, doctor, physiotherapist and
interpreter.
TRUE
A team member is what when he is on the playing court entitled to play.
player
A team member is a what when he is not playing on the court or not entitled to play.
substitute
what position of the players that should be a good handlers or dribblers and passers and he/she always direct the attack and start most of the moves?
point guard
this position of the players is main objective is to score points for their team and steal the ball on defense. They are the best shooter of the team.
shooting guard
they are generally stronger and taller than guards. Forwards usually play in the area from the end line to the free throw lane, must be a good rebounders and long distance shooters.
forwards
they are usually the tallest team player and best rebounder.
Center players
the way of progress with the ball of an individual to get free from his opponent or to get a proper position in passing or shooting.
DRIBBLING
the ball is most quickest and most effective way to get the ball from player to player
PASSING
the final movement to complete the offensive action in order to score a basket.
SHOOTING
6 types of dribbling
- CONTROL DRIBBLE
- SPEED DRIBBLE
- CROSS-OVER DRIBBLE
- BEHIND THE BACK DRIBBLE
- BETWEEN THE LEGS DRIBBLE
- SPIN BACK DRIBBLE
6 types of passing
- BOUNCE PASS
- CHEST PASS
- OVERHEAD PASS
- BASEBALL PASS
- PUSH PASS
- BEHIND THE BACK PASS
8 types of shooting
- JUMP SHOT
- UNDERHAND SHOT
- LAY UP
- SET SHOT
- FLOATER/TEAR DROP
- HOOK SHOT
- REVERSE LAY UP
- DUNKING SHOT
PLAYING REGULATIONS
- The game shall consist of 4 periods of 10 minutes.
- There shall be 2 minutes intervals 1st and 2nd, 3rd and 4th periods.
- There be half time interval of 15 minutes.
- If the score is tied at the end of the game there must be an extra period of 5 minutes.
- In all extra period the teams shall continue to play towards the same baskets as in the 3rd and 4th periods.
Home team shall have the choice of basket and team bench, this choice should be done 20 minutes before the game started.
Before the 1st and 3rd period the players are entitled to warm-up in their own half court.
Teams shall exchange baskets for the 3rd period. The game cannot begin if one of the player is not in the court.
The game officially begins with jump ball at the center circle.
STATUS OF THE BALL
During a jump ball is legally tapped by a jumper.
LIVE
STATUS OF THE BALL
During a throw-in, the ball is at the disposal of player for the throw-in.
LIVE
STATUS OF THE BALL
During a free throw, an official places the ball at the disposal free throw area.
LIVE
STATUS OF THE BALL
Any field goal or free throw is made.
DIED
STATUS OF THE BALL
An official blow of whistle while the ball is live.
DIED
STATUS OF THE BALL
It is apparent that the ball will not enter the basket (followed
by a free throw again or possession of the ball). 24 secs. violation, while the ball is live
DIED
A shot that misses the rim or backboard.
AIR BALL
A pass to a teammate that
results in a made basket.
ASSIST
The flat surface directly behind
the basket. The basket is
connected to the backboard.
BACKBOARD
Consists of the rim and the net,
also known as ‘the hoop’.
BASKET
A round ball made of rubber,
leather or synthetic leather.
BASKETBALL
The successful deflection of a
shot by touching part of the ball
on its way to the basket, and
preventing a field goal.
BLOCKED SHOT
The use of a defender’s body
position to legally prevent an
opponent’s advance.
BLOCKING
An offensive foul, which occurs
when an offensive player runs into
a defender who has established
position.
CHARGING
When a ball handler dribbles the
ball across their body from one
hand to the other.
CROSS-OVER
The act of preventing the
offense from scoring. Defense is
the team without the ball.
DEFENSE
The act of dribbling the ball, stopping
the dribble or motion of the ball and
beginning to dribble again
DOUBLE-DRIBBLE
The act of bouncing the ball up and
down. The offensive player with the ball
uses the dribble to move the ball around
the court.
DRIBBLE
A shot in which a jumping player slams
the ball down into the opponent’s
basket from above.
DUNK
The act of moving the ball quickly down
court by an offensive team in hopes of
getting ahead of the defense to score.
FASTBREAK
When the ball enters the basket from
above the rim during play. It is worth
two points.
FIELD GOAL
This is unnecessary or excessive contact against an opponent.
FLAGRANT FOUL
Actions by players, which break the
rules but are not floor violations. They
are penalized by a change in
possession or free throw opportunities.
FOUL
A player having to leave the game
because they have committed five
fouls.
FOULED OUT
An unguarded shot taken from the foul
line by a player whose opponent
committed a personal or technical foul,
which is worth one point.
FOUL SHOT
Interference with a shot by touching the
ball or basket while the ball is
on/over/within the rim. Also touching
the ball on its downward flight to the
basket.
GOALTENDING
The rest period between two halves
of the game. Usually 5 minutes in
length.
HALF-TIME
The area within the end lines and
sidelines of the court.
INBOUNDS
Shots taken by a player near or
under the basket.
INSIDE SHOOTING
Field-goal attempt by a player with
both feet off the floor, enabling the
player to shoot over the defender.
JUMP SHOT
A shot taken after driving to the
basket by leaping up under the
basket and using one hand to shoot
the ball off the backboard.
LAY-UP
A ball that is alive but not in the
possession of either team.
LOOSE BALL
Shots taken from the perimeter,
further away from the hoop.
OUTSIDE SHOOTING
When a player throws the ball to
a teammate to advance the ball
during a possession.
PASS
Contact between players, which may
result in excessive physical contact or
provide one team with an unfair
advantage. Players may not push,
hold, trip, hack, elbow, restrain or
charge into an opponent. These are
also counted as team fouls.
PERSONAL FOUL
To be holding or in control of the ball
POSSESSION
A term used to describe the actual
retrieving of the ball as it rebounds
from the backboard or the ring after a
missed shot.
REBOUND
The person(s) assigned to the game to
maintain the flow and integrity of the
game.
REFEREE
To take the ball away from an opponent.
STEAL
A player who comes into the game
to replace a player on the court.
SUBSTITUTE
A special violation called at the
discretion of the referee towards
players, coaches or the team.
Infractions include an intentional or
flagrant contact foul, unsportsmanlike
conduct or other actions detrimental
to the spirit of the game.
TECHNICAL FOUL
The method by which a team
with possession inbounds the
ball.
THROW-IN
A period of sixty seconds
during which the play is
stopped and teams discuss
strategy and a moment to allow
players to rest.
TIME-OUT
The initial jump ball that starts the game.
TIP-OFF
An infringement of the rules, which
does not involve contact. The
opposing team is awarded the ball for a
throw-in from out of bounds.
VIOLATION
