Basketball History and Evolution

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Match the basketball terms with their definitions:

Shot = An attempt to throw the ball into the hoop Travelling = A violation for moving without dribbling the ball Turnover = When a team loses possession of the ball Three-point-line = The semi-circle surrounding the key

Match the basketball passes with their descriptions:

Chest Pass = A pass originating from the chest with both hands Bounce Pass = A pass thrown that hits the ground before reaching a teammate Overhead Pass = A pass thrown from above the head with two hands Behind the back Pass = A pass thrown behind the back to a teammate

Match the basketball shots with their characteristics:

Jump Shot = A basic shooting technique using one hand after a jump Lay up Shot = A two-point shot made by laying the ball near the basket Hook Shot = A shot thrown with a sweeping motion of the arm Three-point Shot = A shot made from beyond the three-point line

Match the types of basketball shots with their scoring system:

Lay up Shot = Counts for two points Jump Shot = Counts for two points Three-point Shot = Counts for three points Free Throw = Counts for one point Signup and view all the answers

Match the basketball equipment with their measurements:

Standard Basketball Court = 94 feet long by 50 feet wide Three-point Line Radius = 22 feet from the basket Hoop Height = 10 feet above the ground Free-Throw Line Distance = 15 feet from the basket Signup and view all the answers

Match the basketball actions with their violations or errors:

Travelling = Moving without dribbling the ball Timeout = Stopping the game to strategize Foul = An illegal physical contact Turnover = Losing possession of the ball Signup and view all the answers

Match the shot types with their execution techniques:

Jump Shot = Executed with a straight vertical jump Hook Shot = Involves a sweeping arm motion Lay up Shot = Requires a one-handed bounce off the backboard Three-point Shot = Successful from beyond the three-point line Signup and view all the answers

Match the following basketball scoring methods with their corresponding points:

Basket made beyond the 3 point line = 3 points Basket made inside the 3 point line = 2 points Free throw = 1 point Basket made during a possession but no specified distance = Variable points Signup and view all the answers

Match each basketball term with its definition:

Assist = A pass directly leading to a made basket Dunk = When a player jumps and throws the ball through the hoop Charging = A personal foul when an offensive player runs over a stationary player Rebound = To gather the ball after a missed shot Signup and view all the answers

Match the basketball organizations with their founding years:

FIBA = 1932 ABA = 1967 WNBA = 1996 YMCA Introduction in the Philippines = 1910 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following balls with their corresponding characteristics:

Men’s Basketball = 30’’ in circumference Women’s Basketball = 29’’ in circumference Molded Basketballs = Maintained a constant shape and size Red, White and Blue Basketball = Used by ABA Signup and view all the answers

Match the basketball actions with their descriptions:

Dribbling = Bouncing the ball off the floor repeatedly Block = Touching a ball before it reaches the hoop Boxing out = Using your body to prevent another player from rebounding Passing = Throwing the ball to one’s teammates Signup and view all the answers

Match the following basketball leagues with their characteristics:

FIBA = Governing body for basketball worldwide ABA = Played with red, white, and blue basketballs WNBA = Professional women’s basketball league Philippine Basketball = The most popular sport in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Match the following fouls with their definitions:

Blocking = Obstructing an offensive player with your body Technical foul = Not mentioned in the text Personal foul = Illegal physical contact during play Foul limit bonus = One free throw when team exceeds limit Signup and view all the answers

Match the variable points with their characteristics:

Field goal = Worth either two or three points Bonus free throw = Awarded after a foul under certain conditions Three point field goal = Requires a shot beyond a designated line One point scores = From free throws only Signup and view all the answers

Match the basketball position with its primary role:

Point Guard = Orchestrates the offense Shooting Guard = Primary scorer Small Forward = Versatile player, adept at scoring and defending Center = Defensive anchor and dominant in the post Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of basketball violation with its definition:

Three-Second Rule = Player cannot stay in the restricted area for more than three seconds Five-Second Rule = Closely guarded player must act within five seconds Eight-Second Rule = Team must advance the ball into the frontcourt in eight seconds 24-Second Rule = A shot must be taken within 24 seconds Signup and view all the answers

Match the dimension with its corresponding basketball feature:

Basket Diameter = 18 inches Backboard Size = 6 feet by 3.5 feet Court Length = 94 feet Court Width = 50 feet Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of basketball with its specifications:

Men's Ball = 29.5 inches in circumference Women's Ball = 28.5 inches in circumference Official Weight (Men's) = 22 oz Official Weight (Women's) = 20 oz Signup and view all the answers

Match each court marking with its description:

Foul Line = 15 feet from the backboard Three Point Line = 22 feet to the center of the rim Basketball Net = Attached to the rim Line Marking = 2 inches wide on the floor Signup and view all the answers

Match the basketball player position with its designation:

Power Forward = 4 or PF Shooting Guard = 2 or SG Small Forward = 3 or SF Point Guard = 1 or PG Signup and view all the answers

Match the basketball rule with its restriction:

Five-Second Rule = Holding a live ball under close guard Three-Second Rule = Staying in the restricted area Eight-Second Rule = Advancing the ball 24-Second Rule = Time to shoot for a field goal Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics with the corresponding object:

Basketball = Inflated sphere with 75-78 cm circumference Backboard = 6 feet by 3.5 feet Rim = Steel with 18 inches diameter Court = 94 feet long and 50 feet wide Signup and view all the answers

Match the following basketball terms with their definitions:

Blocking = Impeding the progress of an opposing player with or without the ball Charging = Pushing or moving an opposing player's torso with or without the ball Holding = Interfering with an opposing player's freedom of movement Illegal screening = Preventing an opposing player from reaching a desired position Signup and view all the answers

Match the following violations with their effects:

Lane violations = Causes an offensive made shot not to count Ball returned to the backcourt = Causes a player in control to lose the ball back Goaltending = Interfering with a shot on its downward path affects the shot's status Carrying = Similar to a double dribble, involving improper ball handling Signup and view all the answers

Match the following violations with their characteristics:

Interference = Touching the ball or basket during a field goal attempt Holding = Personal foul contact that restricts movement Charging = Involves a push against an opposing player Illegal screening = An attempt to block a defensive player not in ball control Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their consequences:

Kicking = Results in possession to the offensive team Disqualifying Foul = Involves the expulsion of the player from the game Goaltending = Results in a validated shot if called on defense Lane violations = Gives the shooter another try if called on defense Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their related actions:

Travelling = Movement with a live ball that leads to a turnover Blocking = Impediment by a player to stop an opponent Holding = Clutching an opposing player during play Illegal screening = Attempting to obstruct an opponent without the ball Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of fouls with their definitions:

Disqualifying Foul = Flagrantly unsportsmanlike behavior Kicking = Intentionally using the foot to play the ball Goaltending = Interference with a shot on the way down Carrying = Holding the ball illegally while dribbling Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their outcomes:

Pushing = Potentially resulting in free throws for the opponent Interference = May lead to automatic points for the shooting team Ball returned to the backcourt = Results in a loss of possession Holding = Results in free throws if in penalty situation Signup and view all the answers

Match the year when these events in basketball history occurred:

1891 = Basketball was invented by James Naismith 1894 = Official basketball was adopted 1906 = Peach baskets were replaced with metal hoops 1946 = Establishment of the NBA Signup and view all the answers

Match the basketball term to its correct description:

Dribbling = Bouncing the ball while running Backboard = A board behind the basket Peach basket = The original hoop used in basketball NBL = The predecessor to the NBA Signup and view all the answers

Match the individual to their contribution to basketball:

James Naismith = Invented basketball Spalding = First official ball maker YMCA = Host of the first public basketball game Bicycle manufacturing company = Produced the first manufactured basketballs Signup and view all the answers

Match the basketball game aspects to their significance:

Soccer ball = First ball used in basketball 10 feet = Height of the original baskets 5-1 = Score of the first recorded game Summer Olympics = First appearance of basketball in international competition Signup and view all the answers

Match the changes in basketball equipment to their years:

1894 = Replacement of soccer ball with official basketball 1904 = Basketball included as a demonstration sport in Olympics 1905 = Teams could choose their basketballs 1929 = Redesign of basketball for better dribbling Signup and view all the answers

Match the timeline event with its description:

1892 = First public game played Late 1890s = Spalding became the official ball maker 20th century = Basketball grew in popularity 1891 = Naismith created the sport indoors Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of basketballs to their characteristics:

Early brown leather = Had laces and lost their shape First manufactured basketballs = Produced in 1894 Official basketball = Replaced the soccer ball Redesigned basketball 1929 = Improved bounce and concealed laces Signup and view all the answers

Match the basketball concept to its impact on the game:

Indoor play = Allowed play during winter Peach baskets = Initial goal design Professional game = NBL led to greater organization Basketball culture = Became a critical part of American life Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Assist

A pass that directly leads to a successful basket.

Block

Touching the ball before it reaches the hoop, preventing a basket.