Violations of Basketball Flashcards
Violation
An infringement for which the ball is put in play from out-of-bounds. The penalties are taken
at the sideline opposite where the violation took place or occurred.
Travelling
moving illegally with the ball. A player may pivot but not move the pivot foot. A player may
stop or dispose of the ball using a two-count rhythm but no more. If a player stops, he must use only the
back foot as a pivot unless both feet are together. A player may lift the pivot foot to jump, but must pass
or shoot before touching the floor again. To attempt to dribble, the player must release the ball before
lifting the pivot foot.
Ten-second violation
A team in possession of the ball has 10 seconds to cross the centerline from the
backcourt to the frontcourt
Thirty-second violation
A team in possession failing to try for a goal within 30 seconds.
Three-second lane violation
A player without the ball remains in the free-throw lane
for more than three (3) seconds while their team is in possession of the ball. If they receive the ball in less
than 3 seconds, they have 3 additional seconds to shoot or get out of the lane. (The lane is the area under
the basket out to the free-throw line.)
Double dribble
This occurs when a player continues dribbling after grasping the ball with both hands.
Double Violation
A violation called upon the players of both teams simultaneously. The penalty for
this is a JUMP BALL. (A method of putting the ball into play by tossing it up between two opponents in one
of the three restraining circles.)
Jump Ball
Player jumping fails to stay in own half of the centerline until ball is tapped. Player taps the ball twice.
Player catches the ball before it touches the ground or another player.
Out of bounds violation
A person touches the floor on or beyond the boundary line. The ball is out when it touches any person or
object on or beyond the boundary lines.
