Leson 2: Basketball Flashcards
Who invented basketball and when?
Dr. James Naismith in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
What was the first equipment used in basketball?
A soccer ball and two peach baskets on a half-sized court.
When did basketball gain popularity and start being played in the NBA?
In 1946.
What equipment is needed to play basketball?
A court with two basketball rings, a basketball, and specific basketball attire.
What are the basic skills in basketball?
Dribbling, Passing, and Shooting.
What is the circumference of a women’s and men’s basketball?
Women’s is 28.5 inches; Men’s is 29.5 inches.
What is dribbling in basketball?
Pushing the ball down repeatedly against the floor with one or both hands, allowing it to bounce.
What is passing in basketball?
A skill that helps the receiver get the ball properly when passed to them.
What is a chest pass?
A pass where the ball is quickly propelled from the chest by the hands and arms.
What is a bounce pass?
A pass thrown to the floor to bounce to the intended receiver.
What is an overhead pass?
An outlet pass thrown with both hands starting from behind the head and releasing out front.
What is shooting in basketball?
The skill used to score points by making the ball enter the basket.
What is a free throw in basketball?
An unguarded scoring attempt awarded after a foul.
What is a layup?
A shot near the basket, usually off the backboard.
What is a three-point shot?
A field goal made from beyond the three-point line.
What is a jump shot?
A shot taken by jumping and releasing the ball at the peak of the jump.
How many players are on each basketball team?
Five players per team.
How is a basketball game structured?
Four quarters of 10 minutes each, with two halves of 20 minutes each.
What is a foul in basketball?
An infraction of the rules more serious than a violation.
What is a personal foul?
The most common foul, resulting from contact between opposing players.
What is a flagrant foul?
A personal foul involving excessive or violent contact that could injure the player.
What is a technical foul?
Violent player contact deemed unnecessary by the official.
What are some examples of basketball violations?
Traveling, carrying the ball, double dribbling, holding the ball, goaltending, and back-court violation.
