Topic 2 Basketball Flashcards
Who invented basketball and when?
Dr. James Naismith in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
What equipment was first used in basketball?
A soccer ball and two peach baskets on a half-sized court.
What basic equipment is required to play basketball?
A court, two basketball rings on opposite sides, and a basketball.
What is dribbling in basketball?
Moving the ball by pushing it against the floor repeatedly with one or both hands.
Name three types of basketball passes.
Chest pass, bounce pass, and overhead pass.
A quick pass propelled from the chest using hands and arms.
chest pass
Define a bounce pass.
A pass thrown to the floor, so it bounces to the receiver.
What is an overhead pass?
A pass thrown with both hands from behind the head, often as an outlet pass.
What is shooting in basketball?
Scoring by making the ball enter the ring; includes layups, mid-range shots, and three-pointers.
Describe a free throw.
An unguarded scoring attempt after a foul, awarded by a referee.
A shot taken close to the basket, often using the backboard.
layup
A field goal made from beyond the three-point line.
three-point shot
A shot where a player leaps and shoots at the highest point in the air.
jump shot
How many players are on each team in basketball?
Five players per team.
How is a winner determined in basketball?
The team with the most points at the end wins.
