30 Questions
What material should the backboards in a basketball court be made of?
Transparent materials that are non-reflective
What are the dimensions of a standard playing court in basketball?
28 m in length by 15 m in width
What should be the height of the rim in a professional basketball court?
10 feet
Which part of the basketball court must be fully accessible to persons with a disability?
Support service areas
What type of surface is the playing court typically made of in professional or organized basketball?
Wood
What should the front surface of the backboards in a basketball court be like?
Flat
What comprises a team's frontcourt in basketball?
The opponents' basket, the inbounds part of the backboard, and a section of the playing court
What is the function of adequate lighting on outdoor basketball surfaces?
To provide safety to players and allow ease in playing
How wide should all lines on a basketball court be?
5 cm
Where should obstructions like seated head coaches and accompanying delegation members be positioned during a basketball game?
At least 2 m from the playing court
What is part of a team's backcourt in basketball?
The team's own basket and a specific area of the playing court
What is included in a basketball court's boundary line?
End lines and sidelines
What is the radius of the arc on the playing court?
6.75 m
How far is the point on the floor from the inner edge of the mid-point of the end line?
1.575 m
How many seats must be available in each team bench area according to the text?
16
Where are the throw-in lines marked in relation to the scorer's table?
Opposite
What is the radius of the no-charge semi-circle on the playing court?
1.25 m
How far are the two parallel lines in the no-charge semi-circle from the inner edge of the end line?
0.375 m
What is the radius of the center circle on the playing court?
1.80 m to the outer edge of the circumference
Where should the center of the free-throw semi-circles be located?
Mid-point of the free-throw lines
How long is the free-throw line?
3.60 m
What defines the restricted areas on the playing court?
End lines, extended free-throw lines, and certain other lines
Which area is reserved for players during free throws?
Free-throw rebound places along the restricted areas
What defines a team's 3-point field goal area on the playing court?
The entire floor area except near opponents' basket and certain lines
What is the purpose of the no-charge semi-circle lines in basketball?
To demarcate the area where players cannot be charged with an offensive foul
Which piece of basketball equipment serves as a raised vertical board with an attached basket?
Backboards
What is the purpose of a shot clock in basketball?
To control the pace of the game by counting down possession time
What is the function of a game clock in basketball?
To check the time when to start and end the game
Which basketball equipment item is responsible for keeping the record of each team's performance in a match?
Score sheet
Who uses a whistle during a basketball game?
Scorer/time keeper
Study Notes
Basketball Equipment
- Backboards: raised vertical boards with attached baskets consisting of a net suspended from a hoop
- Baskets: comprising pressure-release rings and nets
- Backboard support structures: including padding
- Basketballs: inflated round objects hit, thrown, or kicked in games
Game Accessories
- Game clock: used by the timekeeper to start and end the game
- Scoreboard: a large board for publicly displaying the score
- Shot clock: counts down seconds of each possession to ensure a shot is taken in a set amount of time
- Stopwatch or visible device: for timing time-outs
- Whistle: used by officials to signal shot clock and scorer/time keeper
- Score sheet: used by a scorer to keep a record of each team in a match
Facilities and Equipment Needed in Playing Basketball
- Playing court: a rectangular floor, 28m in length and 15m in width, with baskets at each end
- Adequate lighting: enough light to allow ease in playing and provide safety to players
- Backcourt: a team's own basket, inbounds part of the backboard, and the part of the playing court limited by the end line, sidelines, and center line
- Frontcourt: opponents' basket, inbounds part of the backboard, and the part of the playing court limited by the end line, sidelines, and center line
- Lines: boundary lines, centre line, centre circle, and free-throw semi-circles
Court Markings
- No-charge semi-circle areas: marked on the playing court, limited by a semi-circle and two parallel lines
- Centre circle: marked in the center of the playing court, with a radius of 1.80m
- Free-throw semi-circles: marked on the playing court, with a radius of 1.80m and their center at the mid-point of the free-throw lines
Test your knowledge on the facilities and equipment required for playing basketball. Questions cover topics such as lighting for the court, specifications for backboards, and accessibility requirements for support service areas.
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