Basketball Flashcards
How many people are in the game?
Each team has 1 head coach, several assistant coaches, 10-12 players, and 5 players on each team on the during play.
Who invented basketball and where?
Dr. James Naismith invented basketball at the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
How does the game start?
It starts with a jump ball at the middle of the court. The opposing players try to tip ball to teammate.
How do you know which one is the offense and which one is the defense?
The offense is the team with the ball. The defense is the team without the ball.
What are some keys to good dribbling?
Some keys to good dribbling is to use your fingertips, softly wave the ball to the floor, do not slap at the ball, use hand only not arm, dribble low, keep head and eyes up.
What are the types of dribbling?
The types of dribbling are between the legs, behind the back, and crossover dribble.
What is the crossover dribble?
A crossover dribble is where a player fake dribbles to one side and quickly dribbles to the other side.
What are some keys to good passing?
Keep your hands behind the ball, keep your elbows out, look at spot on floor or players chest, extend arms and snap wrists out, then into a swimming motion with palms finishing out and down, follow-through, step out to pass, and step in to catch.
What are the types of passing shots?
The types of passing are the bounce pass, chest to chest pass, overhead to overhead, behind the back, or spin pass.
