basketball Flashcards
is a game played between two teams of five players on a rectangular cort, usually indoors. The objective of the game is to shoot a ball through a basket. It is one of the most popular and widely viewed team sport in the world.
basketball
commonly used skills used in the game
Shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and running
who invented basketball
james naismith
when was basketball invented
december 1891
where was basketball invented
International Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Training School (now Springfield College) in Springfield Massachusetts
The first basket used for the first game was a
peach basket
The first ball used for the first game was a
soccer ball
This skill will allow you to move around the court, maneuver past defenders and execute plays. This involves bouncing the ball off the floor with your hands.
dribbling
The act of attempting to score points by throwing the ball through the basket. It requires the ability to properly hold and throw the ball into the air toward the basket while avoiding defenders.
shooting
happens when one player throws the ball to another player with a purpose of setting up a play or taking a shot.
passing
The pass originates from the chest. It is thrown by gripping the ball on the sides with the thumbs directly behind the ball. When the pass is thrown, the fingers are rotated behind the ball and the thumbs are turned down.
Chest Pass
Is thrown with the same motion however it is aimed at the floor. It should be thrown far enough out that the ball bounces waist high to the receiver.
bounce pass
Is often used as an outlet pass. Bring the ball directly above your forehead with both hands on the side of the ball and follow through. Do not bring the ball behind your head, because it can get stolen, and it takes a split-second longer throw the pass.
Overhead Pass
The objective of this is to successfully gain possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw, as it rebounds from the hoop or backboard. This plays a major role in the game, as most possessions end when a team misses a shot. The team with the most possessions has a better chance of winning.
Rebounding
This is an important skill in basketball. You will find yourself _______ back and forth as the game quickly transitions between offense and defense.
running
equipment and facilities in basketball
- ball
- uniform
- basketball sneakers
- water bottle
- scoreboard
- whistles
- timer
a ball of basketball is most of the time made of
leather
official size of basketball for men’s game
29.5 to 30 inches in circumference
official size of basketball for women’s game
28.5 inches in circumference
official weight of basketball
18-22 ounces
When bounced off 6 feet from the floor, a well inflated ball should bounce
49 to 54 inches in height
When one starts coaching a basketball team, the most important requirement for a team is to have a _____. This helps one in differentiating a team from another.
uniform
A uniform consists of
a jersey (shirt), shorts, numbers on the front and back
help prevent injuries, in part, by providing adequate ankle support.
basketball sneakers
is a large board that displays the score in a game.
scoreboard
are used by the referees to give signals on the game.
whistle
used to regulate the playing time and track the duration of the game.
timer
what is the size of a basketball court
28m long and 15m wide
Gaining an unfair advantage through physical contact is defined as a
foul
point system: 1 point
free throw
point system: 2 points
Goal Shot within the perimeter
point syatem: 3 points
Beyond the 3-point line
help prevent injuries, in part, by providing adequate ankle support.
basketball sneakers
is a large board that displays the score in a game.
scoreboard
Is thrown with the same motion however it is aimed at the floor. It should be thrown far enough out that the ball bounces waist high to the receiver.
bounce pass
