Basketball Test Flashcards
What is the baseline
The end line
What is charging
Personal contact against the body of an opponent by a player with the ball
Double foul
When two opponents commit personal fouls against each other at the same time
Dribble
Ball movement by a player in control who throws or taps the ball in the air or onto the floor and then touches it
Drive
An aggressive move toward the basket by a player with the ball
Fake
Using deceptive move with the ball to put the defensive player out of position
Fast break
Moving the ball quickly down court in order to score before the defense can set up
Field goal
A basket scored from the field worth 2 points
Jump ball
Method of putting the ball into play by tossing it up between two opponents in one of the three circles
Personal foul
A player foul which involves contact with an opponent while the ball is alive or after the ball is in possession of a player for throw in
Rebound
A term usually applied when the ball bounces off the backboard or basket
Throw in
Method of putting the ball in play from out of bounds
Traveling
When a player in possession of the ball within bounds progresses illegally in any direction
How many players play at a time
5
How many captains are there
1
