NBA Rules

Question 1

How many players are on the court during play?

Answer 1

10 players (five vs. five)

Question 2

How many referees officiate each game?

Answer 2

three referees

Question 3

What is a shooting foul?

Answer 3

when a defender fouls a player in the act of shooting

Question 4

How many free throw shots are rewarded to a player after a shooting foul?

Answer 4

two free throws if fouled while attempting a two-point field goal, three if fouled while attempting a three-point field goal

Question 5

What happens if a player is fouled while shooting and also makes the basket?

Answer 5

The fouled player is only rewarded one free throw.

Question 6

What is the distance between the basket and the three-point arc?

Answer 6

23 ft. 9 in.

Question 7

How many periods are there in a game?

Answer 7

four periods

Question 8

How long is each quarter?

Answer 8

12 minutes

Question 9

How long is one period of overtime?

Answer 9

five minutes

Question 10

What is a field goal?

Answer 10

Any shot made during open play (excludes free throws)

Question 11

What is the shot clock?

Answer 11

the time remaining for the team with possession of the ball to attempt to score

Question 12

How many seconds does the shot clock last?

Answer 12

24 seconds

Question 13

How many time-outs does each team have?

Answer 13

six regular time-outs and one 20-second time-out per half

Question 14

What is the distance between the free throw line and the basket?

Answer 14

13 ft.

Question 15

What is the height of the basket?

Answer 15

10 ft.

Question 16

What is the length of the court?

Answer 16

94 ft.

Question 17

What is a rebound?

Answer 17

A rebound is awarded to the player who collects the ball after a missed field goal attempt.

Question 18

What is the diameter of the ball?

Answer 18

9.39 in

Question 19

What is a team foul?

Answer 19

Each foul committed by a player is also credited to his team. After five team fouls each subsequent foul results in two free throw attempts for the opposing team.

Question 20

How many personal fouls can each player commit before he must sit out the remainder of the game?

Answer 20

six personal fouls

Question 21

What happens after a player’s sixth personal foul?

Answer 21

He must sit out the remainder of game.

Question 22

What is basket interference?

Answer 22

when an offensive player touches the ball while it is still on or above the rim of his team’s hoop

Question 23

What is goaltending?

Answer 23

when a defensive player attempts to block the ball on its downward trajectory

Question 24

What is a charging foul?

Answer 24

when an offensive player makes contact with a defender’s torso while the defender’s feet are planted and shoulders are square

Question 25

What is a blocking foul?

Answer 25

when a defensive player makes contact with the player in possession of the ball

Question 26

What is a reach-in foul?

Answer 26

when a defensive player attempts to steal the basketball but instead hits the offensive player