Basketball Flashcards
Basketball was invented at and when?
Springfield College, 1891
Basketball was invented by?
Dr. James Naismith
It was used as the hoop
Peach Basket
8 National Federations founded the International Basketball Federation in Switzerland.
1932
What is the meaning of NBA?
National Basketball Association
When was WNBA formed and what WNBA stands for?
1917, Women’s National Basketball Association
How many numbers of players and substitutions are there in the Basketball game?
5 players playing and 5 players for substitution
Positions in Basketball
- Shooting Guard
- Small Forward
- Centre
- Power Forward
- Point Guard
It is shot from inside the 3 point arc
2 point field goal
It is shot from outside the 3 pt arc
3 point field goal
It is 1 point to an unguarded shot, behind free throw line while clock is stopped.
Free throw
Moving illegally with the ball
Travelling
An offensive player remains in the key (Free Throw Lane - the area under the basket) for more than 3 seconds.
Three Seconds
A player dribbles the ball with both hands at the same time or they stop and then start dribbling again.
Double Dribble
Stepping over the free throw line before the ball hits the rim.
Free Throw Violation
Going back over the centerline/half court to gain control of the ball after the ball has already been in the opponents court.
Back Court Violation
An illegal action that can be committed by player from one team against a player from the opposing team.
Foul
Impeding the progress of an opponent by extending one or both arms horizontally or getting in the path of a moving player.
Blocking
Running into a stationary player while you are moving with the ball.
Charging
The player hits the arm or hand of the person holding the ball.
Hacking
The player holds the person with or without the ball.
Holding
Disqualifications:
- Five personal fouls
- Single disqualifying foul (Flagrant Foul)
A shot that completely misses the rim and the backboard
Air ball
Used to start the game
Jump Ball
