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Midterm Examination Reviewer Flashcards

1
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The origin of basketball can be traced to where?

A

Springfield, Massachusetts in the USA.

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2
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He is a Canadian physical instructor working at the YMCA International Training School in Springfield. He introduced basketball.

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Dr. James Naismith

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When did Dr. James Naismith introduce basketball?

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1891

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The first game of basketball was a _____ contest according to Naismith’s rule book but over the years, the laws have been changed and fine-tuned to make what we know as modern-day basketball.

A

9 vs. 9

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5
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Basketball court is a rectangular playing area _____ in length and _____ in width.

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28m; 15m

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6
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The border markings along the length of the court are called _____ and the breadth of the court are called _____ or _____.

A

sidelines; end lines; baselines

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7
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The outer edge of the key parallel to the endline is called the _____.

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free-throw line

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8
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There’s a 3.6m diameter semi-circle drawn on the outer part of the free-throw line called the _____.

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free-throw circle

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9
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A traditional basketball team has _____ players, with _____ basketball players on the court at any given time. Unlimited substitutions are allowed.

A

12; five

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10
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Usually players with the best ball-handling skills and vision in the team play as _____. Their primary role is to orchestrate both offensive and defensive plays and set up scoring opportunities for team-mates.

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Point guard

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11
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Typically the best long-range and mid-range shooter in the team. Players patrolling the position constantly look for three-pointers or can help drag defenders out wide to create space near the basket for their team-mates.

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Shooting guard

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12
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Playing as a _____ needs a versatile skill set. It requires strength and height as well as speed in dribbling abilities. Mid-range and short-range shooting abilities are also important.

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Small forward

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13
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They are somewhat similar to a small forward but with a bigger focus on physicality. They are usually a foil for the center and are the team’s most dependable scorers from inside the paint.

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Power forward

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14
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They are usually the tallest player in the team, a _____ is required to occupy the space nearest to the basket in both halves. In defense, they are tasked to pick rebounds and block opposition shooters while their offensive duties require them to finish off short-range moves or shields out defenders to allow their team-mates a clean drive at the basket.

A

Center

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15
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Basketball is a _____ sport.

A

Team

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16
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Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated _____ above the ground.

A

10 feet

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17
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The game is played on a rectangular floor called the _____, and there is a hoop at each end.

A

court

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18
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The court is divided into two main sections by the _____.

A

mid-court line

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19
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If the offensive team puts the ball into play behind the mid-court line, it has _____ seconds to get the ball over the mid-court line. If it doesn’t, then the defense gets the ball.

A

10

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20
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The ball is moved down the court toward the basket by _____ or _____.

A

passing; dribbling

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21
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The team with the ball is called the _____.

A

offense

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22
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The team without the ball is called the _____.

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defense

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23
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The _____ tries to steal the ball, contest shots, deflect passes, and garner rebounds.

A

defense

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24
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Basketball became part of the Olympic Games in…?

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1936

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25
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In _____ each player is assigned a specific person to guard/play defense on.

A

Man to man

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26
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In a _____, players are assigned a specific area to guard.

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Zone defense

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27
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The process of bringing or moving the ball place to place around the court using the finger pads to tap the ball.

A

Dribbling

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28
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What does the BEEF method for shooting stand for?

A

Balance, Eyes, Elbow, and Follow through.

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29
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An alternative way to move the ball around the court that is not comprised of the act of dribbling.

A

Passing

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30
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The ball is thrown from your chest to your teammate’s chest with no bounce or arc.

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Chest pass

31
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The ball is thrown from your chest and is bounced once before entering your teammate’s hands near their chest area. This pass is the most difficult pass to defend.

A

Bounce pass

32
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The ball is passed from over your head into your teammate’s chest.

A

Overhead pass

33
Q

A shot where a player releases the ball close to the basket while continuing to run off one foot.

A

Layups

34
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the end line

A

baseline

35
Q

a term used to designate a player’s position under the backboard that prevents an opposing player from achieving a good rebounding position.

A

boxing out

36
Q

your hand makes contact with the bottom of the ball, then flips the ball over the act of dribbling.

A

carrying

37
Q

personal contact against the body of an opponent by a player with the ball.

A

charging

38
Q

a quick offensive move by a player trying to get free for a pass.

A

cut

39
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aggressive individual defense where the defensive player works hard to keep the offensive player from receiving a pass.

A

denial defense

40
Q

when one person dribbles, stops and picks up the ball and starts to dribble again or dribble with two hands simultaneously.

A

double dribble

41
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the process of bringing the ball down the floor or moving the ball from place to place using the finger pads to tap the ball.

A

dribble

42
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an aggressive move toward the basket by a player with the ball.

A

drive

43
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using a deceptive move with the ball to pull the defensive player out of position.

A

fake (feint)

44
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moving the ball quickly down the court in order to score before the defense can set up.

A

fast break

45
Q

a basket scored from the field, worth two points, unless outside the three point line.

A

field goal

46
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the privilege given to a player to score one point by an unhindered throw for a goal from within the free-throw circle and behind the free throw line.

A

free throw

47
Q

a shot where a player releases the ball close to the basket while continuing to run off one foot.

A

lay-up

48
Q

a special type of screen where a player stands so the defensive player slides to make contact, freeing an offensive teammate for a shot, drive, or pass.

A

pick

49
Q

takes place when a player who is holding the ball steps once or more than once in any direction with the same foot. The other foot, called the pivot foot, is kept at its point of contact with the floor.

A

pivot

50
Q

a team’s attempt to take the ball away from their opponent before they can set up their offense.

A

press

51
Q

when a shot bounces off the backboard or basket and is pulled down by a player.

A

rebound

52
Q

the part of the court containing the opponent’s basket.

A

team’s back court

53
Q

the part of the court containing the team’s own basket.

A

team’s front court

54
Q

indicating where you are going to pass by looking or signaling.

A

telegraphing the pass

55
Q

a method of putting the ball in play from out of bounds.

A

throw-in

56
Q

when a player in possession of the ball within bounds progresses illegally in any direction.

A

traveling

57
Q

an infraction of the rules resulting in a throw-in from out of bounds for the opponents.

A

violation

58
Q

What are the four main types of fouls?

A

Personal, Technical, Flagrant, and Team foul

59
Q

Once the game or practice is on, a player tries to position his or her body in a way to prevent the opponent from getting ahead.

A

Blocking

60
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This is an offense team’s foul. One of the offensive team’s player runs into a defending team’s players who has already established his or her position.

A

Charging

61
Q

When a player practices an unnecessary or illegal contact with either the ball or away from the ball, _____ is said to have been committed.

A

defensive foul

62
Q

The offense player who dribbles the ball, stops, and then begins to dribble it again is said to have committed the _____.

A

double dribble violation

63
Q

This is when a player swings his or her elbows in forceful, excessive manner.

A

Elbowing

64
Q

This is a serious contact foul where a player tries to unnecessarily and intentionally make contact during the game.

A

Flagrant foul

65
Q

This is an action of a player who violates the rules but doesn’t commit any foul or hinder the opponent. Usually the penalty for floor violation is a change of ball possession.

A

Floor violation

66
Q

Whether you are in defense or offense team, using our hands to interfere your opponent’s freedom of movement commits a _____.

A

holding foul

67
Q

This foul is committed by the defense team’s player on purpose to stop the clock.

A

Intentional foul

68
Q

At the time of a free throw, if a player enters the lane too soon, lane violation is said to have been committed.

A

Lane violation

69
Q

This is a personal foul committed by the offense team’s player. The player, who has the ball in his or her hands, charges into the defense team’s player who is standing in a stationary defensive position.

A

Offensive foul

70
Q

This foul is committed when a player is fouled while in the act of shooting the ball.

A

Shooting foul

71
Q

Any violation and misconduct which detriments the game is called a _____.

A

Technical foul

72
Q

The offense team’s player who has the ball and takes too many steps, anywhere on the court, without dribbling the ball is said to have committed this violation.

A

Traveling

73
Q

Any player or team that plays unfairly, unethically, and/or dishonorably is said to have committed the _____.

A

Unsportsmanlike foul

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