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What is the name of the person who invented Basketball?
What is the purpose of Rebounding in Basketball?
What is the name of the basketball equipment that has a number written on it for identification?
What is the term for unsportsmanlike behavior in Basketball?
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What is the name of the Volleyball creator?
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What is the term for moving three steps without dribbling the ball in Basketball?
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What is the name of the person credited with creating the first name of Volleyball?
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What is the term for driving a Volleyball at a sharp angle into the opponent's court?
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What is the volleyball equipment that determines whether the ball crosses in-bound or out-bound over the net?
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What is the name of the volleyball technique where a setter sets the ball to a spiker, who then pretends to spike the ball?
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What is the term for hitting the ball before it crosses the net?
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What happens to a ball that touches the antenna while crossing over the net?
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Study Notes
Basketball
- Invented by James Naismith on December 1, 1891.
- The first basket used was a peach bushel.
- Key skills in basketball include:
- Dribbling: Bouncing the ball off the floor using hands.
- Passing: Throwing the ball to a teammate to set up a play or take a shot.
- Chest Pass: A basic pass that originates from the chest.
- Rebounding: Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot.
- Shooting: A skill performed when clear of defenders to score points.
- Important rules:
- Travelling: Taking three steps without dribbling results in a violation.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct: Unrespectful behavior during the game.
- Substitution: The process of bringing in a new player for one currently on the court.
- Basketball uniforms have identifying numbers for players.
Volleyball
- Created by William G. Morgan, originally named Mintonette.
- Key skills in volleyball include:
- Spike: A powerful hit directed at a sharp angle into the opponent’s court.
- Toss: A strategic pass that sets up a spike opportunity among players.
- Important equipment:
- Antenna: Used to determine if the ball is in or out of bounds.
- Variants of volleyball include Hoover Ball, Footvolley, Beach Volleyball, and Newcomb.
- Offensive techniques in volleyball:
- Spike: An attack method to score points.
- Rules regarding player actions:
- Back row players are not allowed to block or spike if in the attack zone.
- The Back Set technique involves positioning players to confuse opponents.
- A jump serve is allowed if the server springs from the service zone and lands in the back zone after releasing the ball.
- Overreaching occurs when players hit the ball before it crosses the net.
- A ball that hits the antenna while crossing the net is considered out of bounds.
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Test your knowledge of the origins of basketball, its inventor, and essential skills like dribbling and passing. Learn about the first basket used and other interesting facts about the sport.
