Basketball History and Basics

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What is the name of the person who invented Basketball?

James Naismith

What is the purpose of Rebounding in Basketball?

To gain possession of the ball after a missed shot

What is the name of the basketball equipment that has a number written on it for identification?

Jersey/Uniform

What is the term for unsportsmanlike behavior in Basketball?

Unsportsmanlike

What is the name of the Volleyball creator?

William G.

What is the term for moving three steps without dribbling the ball in Basketball?

Traveling

What is the name of the person credited with creating the first name of Volleyball?

Morgan

What is the term for driving a Volleyball at a sharp angle into the opponent's court?

Spike

What is the volleyball equipment that determines whether the ball crosses in-bound or out-bound over the net?

Antenna

What is the name of the volleyball technique where a setter sets the ball to a spiker, who then pretends to spike the ball?

Back set

What is the term for hitting the ball before it crosses the net?

Overreaching

What happens to a ball that touches the antenna while crossing over the net?

It is considered out of bounds

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.

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