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What is the primary objective of a basketball team?
What is the primary objective of a basketball team?
What is the term for the line that denotes the end of the court which a team is defending?
What is the term for the line that denotes the end of the court which a team is defending?
What is the purpose of the centre circle in basketball?
What is the purpose of the centre circle in basketball?
How far is the three-point line typically from the basket?
How far is the three-point line typically from the basket?
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What line must a player stand behind when shooting free throws?
What line must a player stand behind when shooting free throws?
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Which area of the court typically marks a range boundary for scoring three points?
Which area of the court typically marks a range boundary for scoring three points?
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What is the purpose of the free throw circle in basketball?
What is the purpose of the free throw circle in basketball?
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What is an 'Air ball' in basketball terminology?
What is an 'Air ball' in basketball terminology?
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In basketball, what does 'Fouled Out' mean?
In basketball, what does 'Fouled Out' mean?
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What is the purpose of the free throw lane lines in basketball?
What is the purpose of the free throw lane lines in basketball?
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What is a 'Blind Pass' in basketball?
What is a 'Blind Pass' in basketball?
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What does 'Fastbreak' refer to in basketball?
What does 'Fastbreak' refer to in basketball?
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Study Notes
Basketball Basics
- Basketball is a team sport played on a rectangular court with two teams of five players each, aiming to shoot a ball through the opponent's hoop.
- The court can be indoor or outdoor (Streetball).
Court Layout
- Sidelines: The outer edge of the court, measuring 28m on a full-sized court.
- Baseline and Endline: The ends of the court, measuring 15m, with the term used depending on the direction a team is playing.
- Mid Court: The halfway mark, 14m from each endline, denoting the offensive playing area.
- Centre Circle: A 3.6m diameter circle used for the opening tip-off.
- Three-point Line: An arc marking a range boundary from each hoop, with scoring from outside worth three points, typically 6.75m from the basket.
- Free Throw Line: A mark 4.6m from the backboard, where players must stand when shooting free throws.
- Free Throw Circle: A 3.6m diameter circle where players must stay inside when taking a free throw.
- Free Throw Lane Lines/Key: Lines running from the free throw line to the baseline, forming a 4.9m by 5.8m rectangle (FIBA regulation).
Basketball Terminology
- Air Ball: A shot that misses the rim or backboard.
- Alley-Oop: A play where a leaping player catches a pass above the basket and immediately dunks the ball.
- Ball Handler: The player with the ball, usually the guard at the start of the play.
- Blind Pass: A pass from a ball handler who does not see their receiver.
- Blocking: Using a defender's body position to legally prevent an opponent's advance.
- Charging: An offensive foul, occurring when an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position.
- Crossover Dribble: Dribbling the ball across the body from one hand to the other.
- Drive: Aggressively dribbling towards the basket to score.
- Dunk: Slamming the ball down into the opponent's basket from above.
- Fake: A movement made to deceive an opponent, using a pass or shot fake.
- Fastbreak: Moving the ball quickly down court to score ahead of the defense.
- Feed: Passing the ball to a teammate in a scoring position.
- Floor Violation: A player's action that violates rules but does not prevent an opponent's movement, resulting in a loss of possession.
- Foul: Actions that break the rules, resulting in a change in possession or free throw opportunities.
- Fouled Out: A player who has committed five fouls and must leave the game.
- Foul Shot or Free Throw: An unguarded shot taken from the foul line, worth one point.
- Tip-off: The initial jump ball that starts the game.
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Learn about the fundamental aspects of basketball, including team composition, court dimensions, and key elements like shooting the ball through the defender's hoop.
