Definitions Flashcards
Airborne Shooter (3)
Released the ball for a FGA/Tao
Has not returned to the floor
In the act of shooting
AP arrow is set towards the opponent’s basket when
- player secures ball after a jump ball
- placed at the disposal of a free thrower after a coon fouls when the bonus FT is in effect
- disposal of thrower-in after violations during/after jump ball, FT’s for non-common foul, and common fouls before bonus is in effect
During a dribble from the backcourt to the front court, the ball is in the front court when
- both feet and the ball touch the court entirely in the front court
A ball is at the disposal of a player when (4)
- HANDED to free thrower
- caught by a player after BOUNCED to him or her
- PLACED on the floor at be slot
- AVAILABLE to a player after a goal
Held ball
2 opponents have 1 or both hands firmly on the ball
Defender touches the ball causing the offensive player to return to the floor with ball
Point of Interruption
Where the ball is when the whistle blows
Blocking
Illegal contact that impedes the opponent
Charging
Illegal contact such as pushing or moving into the opponent’s torso
A team is in control when (4)
- Player-control
- Passing the ball
- Disposal for throw-in
- Interrupted dribble
Player control
Holding or dribbling
Team control ends (3)
Ball is in flight
Ball is dead
Opponent secured control
Double Foul
Two opponents commit fouls against one another at approximately the same time
Simultaneous foul
Occurs when opponents commit personal fouls at approximately the same time but not against each other
There’s no team control during (4)
1) A jump ball;
2) The tapping of a rebound (unless it is a try for goal);
3) A try for goal after the ball is in flight;
4) A dead ball
Procedure for delay of game
Warning for each delay first (noted by scorer), thereafter, technical foul
