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Which area of the basketball court is located furthest from the basket?
Which area of the basketball court is located furthest from the basket?
- Center Circle/Restraining Circle (correct)
- Low Post/Block
- Short Corner
- Top of the Key
Which area is sometimes referred to as the Elbow?
Which area is sometimes referred to as the Elbow?
- Short Corner
- High Post (correct)
- Restricted Area
- Low Post/Block
Basketball was invented by James Naismith in ______.
Basketball was invented by James Naismith in ______.
1891
The height of a standard basketball basket is ______ feet.
The height of a standard basketball basket is ______ feet.
A ______ is when a player takes possession of the ball after a missed shot.
A ______ is when a player takes possession of the ball after a missed shot.
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Low Post
Low Post
The area near the basket below the horizontal mid-point of the basket.
No-charge Semi-circle
No-charge Semi-circle
The area within a certain distance from the basket where offensive players can't be fouled by defenders.
Three-Point Line
Three-Point Line
The line that marks the area from which three-point shots can be taken.
Substitution Box
Substitution Box
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High Post
High Post
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Key
Key
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Center Circle
Center Circle
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Restricted Area
Restricted Area
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Basketball's origin
Basketball's origin
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How is basketball played?
How is basketball played?
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What is the court and equipment like?
What is the court and equipment like?
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How does the scoring system work in basketball?
How does the scoring system work in basketball?
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What are the different player roles?
What are the different player roles?
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Study Notes
Basketball Court Diagram
- Court Dimensions: The diagram shows the layout of a basketball court.
- Defensive Boxes: An imaginary line (Lower defensive box) is shown, which defines the area.
- Restricted Area: A specific area is highlighted (Restricted area), a key area for scoring.
- Key Area: The Key area is shown; it features Low Post, High Post, and Elbow positions.
- Free-Throw Line: The free-throw line and area are clearly marked.
- Three-Point Line: The three-point line and corresponding area are evident.
- Lane Lines: Lane lines are depicted, defining play zones.
- Circles: Circles (Center circle, Restraining circle, Free-throw circle) are located on the court with specific uses in gameplay.
- Lines: Various lines (Half-court, Midcourt, Division, Center, Ten-second, Time, Foul, No-charge semi-circle) are labelled as game elements, each with a purpose in the game.
- Other Areas: Areas such as Wing, Short Corner, High Post, Low Post, Coaching/Substitution boxes are shown, indicating different positions and team areas.
- Markers: Midcourt area markers or hash marks are visible, used in marking out game strategy areas.
- Backboard and Hoop: Location of the backboard and hoop is precisely marked, the center point of the court.
- Baseline or Endline: These are the lines at either end of the court to denote the beginning/end of play.
- Sidelines: The sidelines on either side of the court are depicted, the outer boundaries.
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