Basketball Study Flashcards

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How many players from each team are allowed on the basketball court during a game?
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Five players from each team.
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What is the primary objective of a basketball game?
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To score more points than the opposing team by shooting the ball through the opponent's hoop.
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Who invented the game of basketball?
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James Naismith.
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Name a famous basketball player known for playing with the Chicago Bulls and winning six championships.
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Michael Jordan.
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What does the term 'dribbling' refer to in basketball?
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Bouncing the ball continuously while moving across the court.
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What is considered a traveling violation in basketball?
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Taking more than two steps without dribbling the ball.
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What is a 'technical foul' in basketball?
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A foul related to unsportsmanlike conduct or other rule violations.
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Name a famous basketball team that has won multiple NBA championships.
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Los Angeles Lakers.
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What type of court is typically used in official basketball games?
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A rectangular court made of wood.
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What is the standard height of a basketball hoop from the floor?
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10 feet.
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What does a 'personal foul' indicate in basketball?
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Illegal physical contact by a player against an opponent.
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What are the primary pieces of equipment needed to play basketball?
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Basketball, hoop, and backboard.
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What essential skill involves shooting the ball through the hoop from different distances?
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Shooting.
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What is the three-second rule in basketball?
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An offensive player can't remain in the opponent's key (the painted area) for more than three seconds.
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What is a 'double dribble' violation?
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Dribbling the ball with both hands or stopping dribbling and then starting again.
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What does 'rebounding' mean in basketball?
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Securing possession of the ball after a missed shot.
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Who is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and what is he known for in basketball?
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A retired NBA player known for being the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.
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What are 'free throws' in basketball?
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Unopposed attempts to score points from the free-throw line after a foul.
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What line separates the two halves of a basketball court?
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The midcourt line or center line.
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What technique involves protecting the ball while dribbling by keeping it on the opposite side from defenders?
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Crossover dribble.
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