Basketball Reviewer Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering the origins, rules, skills, and equipment of basketball based on the lecture notes.

Dr. James Naismith

The physical education instructor who invented basketball in 1891.

1891

The year basketball was invented.

Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

The location where basketball was first created.

Peach baskets

The items used as the original goals in the first game of basketball.

Soccer ball

The type of ball used in the first basketball game.

Overtime

A period of $5\,\text{minutes}$ added to a game if the score is tied.

Chest pass

A short and straight pass.

Bounce pass

A pass that hits the floor before reaching the receiver.

Baseball pass

A pass used for long distances.

Overhead pass

A pass often used during a fast break.

Travelling

A violation involving taking too many steps without dribbling.

Double dribble

A violation that occurs when a player dribbles the ball again after stopping.

Goaltending

An illegal block of a shot.

Shot clock

A timer of $24\,\text{seconds}$ within which a team must attempt a shot.

Backcourt rule

A rule requiring the ball to be advanced past the half-court line within $8\,\text{seconds}$.

3-second rule

A violation for staying in the key for too long.

Free throw

A shot worth $1\,\text{point}$.

Inside shot

A basket worth $2\,\text{points}$.

3-point shot

A long-distance shot worth $3\,\text{points}$.

Dribbling

The act of bouncing the ball while moving, using the fingers and wrist.

Rebounding

The act of getting the ball after a missed shot, requiring timing and jumping.

Foul

Illegal physical contact with an opponent.

Charging

An offensive foul involving illegal contact.

Unsportsmanlike foul

An intentional foul.

Technical foul

A foul called for bad behavior.

Point Guard

The team leader and playmaker.

Shooting Guard

A position primarily responsible for scoring.

Center

Typically the tallest player on the team, responsible for rebounding and defense.

Man-to-Man

A defensive strategy where one player guards one specific opponent.

Ring height

The basket height, which is $10\,\text{feet}$.

Court size

The dimensions of a basketball court, which are $28\,\text{m} \times 15\,\text{m}$.

Jump ball

The method used to start the game.

5 fouls

The number of personal fouls a player can commit before being disqualified (out).

And-1

When a player makes a basket and is awarded $1\,\text{free throw}$ due to being fouled.

Lay-up

A shot taken while moving toward the basket.

Underhand catch

A catch made when the ball is below the waist.