Basketball rules Flashcards
tip off
what every quarter starts with, 1st starts with a jump ball, others start with a throw in
jump ball
when the ref throws the ball up and 2 opposing players fight for possession
travelling
taking more than 1 and 1/2 steps while holding the ball or when you stop dribbling and then move
what happens if you travel
other team gets the ball
double dribbling
when you stop dribbling and then start again
foul
illegal contact between 2 player
how many fouls are you allowed before being kicked out
5
how many free throws are you allowed if you are fouled while shooting
if they ball goes in, you have 1 throw plus points of basket, if the ball misses, you have 2-3 throws
how many points are free throws worth
1
how many points are baskets worth
2
how many points are 3-pointers worth
3 (duh)
how long is each game
4, 8 minute quarters (stop time)
8 second rule
offensive team has 8 seconds to bring ball over the half line
over and back
offensive team cannot pass ball back to defensive once they’ve crossed the half line
dribbling points
keep head up
use fingertips to push ball down
dribble at waist height
use body to protect the ball
cannot push players away with arms
if on left side of court dribble with left hand and vis versa
passing points
always aim for chest
bounce pass should be around 2/3 of the way to the receiver
pass to where the player is going to be
shooting points
ready - athletic position, knees bent, shooting foot slightly forward. Ball in shooting hand
aim - bring ball up to forehead height
fire - release ball and follow through
how many passes are there
3 - bounce, chest, overhead
how many types of shots
4 - set, layup. free throw, jump
free throw
a shot taken from the free throw line that happens if someone fouls you while shooting
tips for layups
outside foot goes up
shoot with left hand if on left side and vis versa
think of a string attached to your leg and shooting arm
what are the 2 types of defence
man to man and zone
zone defence
each player covers a certain area of court and if someone enters that area, they have to cover them
man to man defense
each player chooses an opposing player to cover called their check
4 forms of zone
3-2, 2-3, 2-1-2, 1-3-1 (start at middle line)
