When a team makes a basket, two points are scored adn the balls goes to the other team.
How many points is a basket, or field goal, which is made outside of the three-point arc worth ?
A free throw is worth one point.
Match the correct game length the the appropriate level.
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Pro | arrow_right_alt | Two (20 min) halves |
College level | arrow_right_alt | Four (6-8 min) quarters |
High School (and below) | arrow_right_alt | Four (12 min) quarters |
If a score is tied at the end of regulation playing time, then both teams win the game.
The following can be deemed as violations during game play (select all that apply):
The term on the court that describes where the game action begins is called the:
What year was basketball created?
In which city was basketball invented?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the five fundamentals of dribbling? (select all that may apply)
How many types of passes are there in basketball?
What is the acronym to help remember fundamentals of shooting?
Match the description to the appropriate player.
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Power Forward | arrow_right_alt | often a short player who is responsible for advancing the basketball up the court. |
Small Forward | arrow_right_alt | often a short player who generally starts an offensive possession on the wing. Also the team's secondary ball handler and can help advance the basketball up the court if needed. |
Center | arrow_right_alt | seen as the most versatile of the basketball positions. Generally tall and a strong defensive player. |
Shooting Guard | arrow_right_alt | AKA "the four" and is usually the second tallest player on the team. Is typically both strong and skilled. |
Point Guard | arrow_right_alt | AKA "the five" and is usually the tallest and strongest player on the team. Spends a lot of time close to the basket. |
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is currently comprised of ten teams.
What is the term that describes a shot that is made when a player jumps in the air, controls the ball above the horisontal plane of the rim and scores by putting the ball directly in the basket?