Basketball

Question 0

A move by an offensive player away from the basket to set a screen for a teammate

Answer 0

Back screen

Question 1

A pass that sets up a teammate to score

Answer 1

Assist

Question 2

The half of the court that is away from the teams offensive basket

Answer 2

Backcourt

Question 3

A cut behind the defensive player toward the basket when the defender overplays

Answer 3

Back door cut

Question 4

The side of the court where the ball is

Answer 4

Ball side/strong side

Question 5

The out of bounds line under each basket at each end of the floor

Answer 5

Baseline

Question 6

A defensive move in rebounding where you make contact and stay between the basket and your opponent

Answer 6

Block out

Question 7

A technique where you receive a pass and square up to the basket in the triple threat position

Answer 7

Catch and face

Question 8

Usually the tallest player on the team who normally plays close to the basket and is responsible for rebounding and blocking shots “Bill Russell”

Answer 8

Center

Question 9

An offensive tactic where the offensive player leaves an area so that the ball handler has more room to maneuver

Answer 9

Clear out

Question 10

An offensive move used to create an advantage, usually made toward the basket or ball

Answer 10

Cut

Question 11

The act of attempting to prevent your opponent from scoring

Answer 11

Defense

Question 12

A move by an offensive player toward the baseline to set a screen for a teammate

Answer 12

Down screen

Question 13

When the offensive player jumps above the rim of the basket and forcefully jams the ball down

Answer 13

Dunk

Question 14

The area of the court where the free throw line and the lane intersect

Answer 14

Elbow

Question 15

An offensive strategy where the team tries to score quickly by advancing the ball down the floor before the defensive team get the opportunity to set up

Answer 15

Fast break

Question 16

An offensive move with the intent of deception to keep the defensive player off balance

Answer 16

Fake

Question 17

A basket made while the ball is in play

Answer 17

Field goal

Question 18

A statistical analysis of the number of shots made compared to the number of shots attempted

Answer 18

Field goal percentage

Question 19

Two players who play closer to the basket than guards and maneuver both underneath the basket and out on the perimeter

Answer 19

Forwards

Question 20

An unguarded attempt to score from a line 15 feet from the basket after some sort of violation

Answer 20

Free throw/ foul shot

Question 21

The number of free throws made in comparison to the number of free throws attempted

Answer 21

Free throw percentage

Question 22

The offensive side of the court where the offense gets to score

Answer 22

Front court

Question 23

A play where you pass to a teammate, make a cry with the intent that the teammate will pass it back to you, usually to the bucket

Answer 23

Give and go

Question 24

The two players who usually bring the ball up the court and position themselves the farthest from the basket

Answer 24

Guards

Question 25

The side of the court opposite the ball where the defense will try to overplay to the strong side

Answer 25

Help side

Question 26

An area of the court located near the free throw line

Answer 26

High post

Question 27

A shot made close to the basket when moving toward the rim

Answer 27

Lay up

Question 28

An area located near the basket

Answer 28

Low post

Question 29

The line that separates the front court from the back court, also called the 10 second line

Answer 29

Mid court line

Question 30

The team who has possession of the ball whose primary goal is to find ways to make a basket

Answer 30

Offense

Question 31

A pass made from a rebounder to an offensive teammate for the purpose of making the transition from defense to offense

Answer 31

Outlet pass

Question 32

The area inside the free throw lane

Answer 32

Paint

Question 33

The area between two offensive players where a pass could be made

Answer 33

Passing lane

Question 34

When an offensive player attempts to move toward the baskets amongst the defensive players with the intention of scoring himself or drawing the defense to him to get a teammate open

Answer 34

Penetration

Question 35

When an offensive player screens for the ball handler and then rolls toward the basket

Answer 35

Pick and roll

Question 36

The rotation of the body around one stationary foot

Answer 36

Pivot

Question 37

When the offensive player stands close to but faces away from their basket with the hopes of receiving the ball in order to score

Answer 37

Post up

Question 38

Usually the bigger of the two forwards who plays close to the basket to rebound and score inside

Answer 38

Power forward

Question 39

Securing the ball after a missed shot off the rim or backboard

Answer 39

Rebound

Question 40

When a defense plays off the offensive player and therefore does not apply pressure

Answer 40

Sagging defense

Question 41

An offensive technique used to block or delay a defender from reaching a certain position on the floor

Answer 41

Screen/pick

Question 42

An offensive player whose main responsibility is to shoot from 3 point range

Answer 42

Shooting guard

Question 43

Bigger than the guards, smaller than the center who can move freely both out on the perimeter and down the post

Answer 43

Small forward

Question 44

An offensive strategy of spreading your teammates 15 to 18 feet apart so that they are move difficult for the defensive to defend

Answer 44

Spacing

Question 45

A defensive tactic where two defensive players will change who they are responsible to cover to counter the offensive play of screening

Answer 45

Switch

Question 46

A basket made outside the arc

Answer 46

Three point shot

Question 47

Changing from offense to defense or defense to offense

Answer 47

Transition

Question 48

An offensive position where the ball handler can shoot, pass, or dribble

Answer 48

Triple threat position

Question 49

When the offensive player makes an error that gives the ball position to the defense

Answer 49

Turnover

Question 50

A perimeter position to the sides of the basket outside the free line

Answer 50

Wing

Question 51

An infraction because of some behavioral issues resulting in foul shots and possession

Answer 51

Technical foul

Question 52

An infraction because an offensive player stays in the paint too long. It is a turnover resulting in a change of possession

Answer 52

Lane violation: 3 second violation

Question 53

A defensive strategy where each team member guards an area as opposed to a particular player

Answer 53

Zone defense

Question 54

A defensive strategy where each defender is assigned a specific player to cover

Answer 54

Man to man defense

Question 55

A turnover where the offensive player runs into the defensive player who has established position. The ball goes over to the defense

Answer 55

Charge

Question 56

The amount of time that the offensive team has to shoot the ball. When the ball touches the rim or on a change of possession, the shot clock is reset

Answer 56

Shot clock

Question 57

When a defensive player touches the ball on the downward arc of a shot

Answer 57

Goal tending

Question 58

A violation where the offensive player takes too many steps or picks up his pivot foot. It is a turnover and the ball goes to the defensive team

Answer 58

Traveling

Question 59

An offensive violation where a player dribbles stop, and dribbles again. The ball is awarded to the defensive team

Answer 59

Double dribble

Question 60

The area along the sideline where the coach is allowed to stand during the game

Answer 60

Coach's box

Question 61

When a defensive player fouls an offensive player and makes no attempt to play the ball. The offensive player is rewarded fouls shots and possession of the ball

Answer 61

Flagrant foul

Question 62

At the beginning of the game both teams will vie for a jump ball to decide who has possession

Answer 62

Tip off

Question 63

During play the referee will by arrows on a score board determine who will receive possession of the ball after a held ball

Answer 63

Change of possession

Question 64

When the offensive player is fouled but still makes the shot, the player is awarded the points plus 1 foul shot

Answer 64

3 point play

Question 65

A defensive strategy where the defensive team applies pressure as soon as the offensive team takes possession of the ball in the back court

Answer 65

Full court press

Question 66

A statistical term for when the defensive team intercepts a pass of the offensive team

Answer 66

Steal

Question 67

A statistical term for a player who has 10 or more rebounds, points, and assists

Answer 67

Triple double

Question 68

What is the foul line distance

Answer 68

15 feet

Question 69

The historic basketball coach of UCLA. Probably the most famous coach in the game. Developed a coaching philosophy in the pyramid of success

Answer 69

John Wooden

Question 70

Mike Krzyzewski the legendary coach of the Duke Blue Devils.

Answer 70

Coach K

Question 71

The legendary coach from the North Carolina Tar Heels

Answer 71

Dean Smith

Question 72

The legendary coach from Kentucky

Answer 72

Adolph Rupp

Question 73

The legendary coach for the Tennessee Lady Vol's

Answer 73

Pat Head Summit

Question 74

The legendary coach for the U Conn Huskies women's basketball team

Answer 74

Gino Auriemma

Question 75

The nickname for the NCAA D1 college basketball championships. The top 65 teams are awarded a bid.

Answer 75

March Madness

Question 76

Basketball hall of fame

Answer 76

Springfield, Massachusetts

Question 77

Height of the basket

Answer 77

10 feet

Question 78

How many fouls does a player get in high school or college

Answer 78

5

Question 79

The inventor of the game of basketball. He was a YMCA director in Springfield, mass

Answer 79

James Naismith