Shooting, Try, Tap

Question 1

When does the act of shooting begin?

Answer 1

It begins simultaneously with the start of the try or tap for field goal

Question 2

When does the act of shooting end?

Answer 2

It ends when the ball is clearly in flight.

Question 3

T/F - A try for a field goal is an attempt for a shooter to score 2 or 3 points by throwing a ball to a teams basket.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Is it essential for the ball to leave the shooters hand for them to be trying for a goal?

Answer 4

No, a foul can be preventing them from releasing the ball.

Question 5

When does a try start?

Answer 5

when a player begins the motion that habitually precedes the release of the ball

Question 6

When does a try end? (4)

Answer 6

1. When it is successful
2. When it’s certain that it’s unsucessfil
3. When the thrown ball touches the floor
4. When the ball becomes dead.

Question 7

What is a tap for goal consist of?

Answer 7

Contacting the ball with any part of the hand(s) in attempt to score a goal

Question 8

What is the one exception (5-2-5) where a tap is not considered a try for a goal?

Answer 8

When the clock or shot clock reads less than 3 tenths of a second.

Question 9

When does a tap or try for a field goal start?

Answer 9

When a player touches the ball.

Question 10

When does a tap for field goal end? (4)

Answer 10

1. When it is successful
2. When it’s certain that it’s unsuccessful
3. When the thrown ball touches the floor
4. When the ball becomes dead.