History and Equipment of Basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts

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Where was FIBA (Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur) created?

  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Geneva, Switzerland (correct)

What is a 'loose ball' in basketball terminology?

  • A ball that is alive but not in the possession of either team (correct)
  • A deflated ball
  • A ball that is out of bounds
  • A ball that is not in play

What is the purpose of the 'alternate possession arrow' in basketball?

  • Identifying the team with the least fouls
  • Determining which team shoots free-throws
  • Determining the game's winning team
  • Deciding which team's turn it is to inbounds the ball (correct)

What is a 'technical foul' in basketball?

<p>A violation called at the discretion of the referee towards players, coaches, or the team (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'timeout' in basketball refer to?

<p>A temporary suspension of play for strategy discussions or player injuries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'cut' in basketball terminology?

<p>A quick movement by an offensive player to elude an opponent or to receive the ball (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of foul involves unsportsmanlike conduct by a player, coach, or non-player?

<p>Technical foul (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the game clock stopped according to the provided hand signals?

<p>Open palm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hand signal is used to indicate a successful 2-point scoring play?

<p>Two fingers 'flag' from wrist (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is a 5 seconds violation indicated with hand signals?

<p>Arm extended, show 3 fingers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which violation is indicated by waving the arm in front of the body?

<p>Deliberate kick or block the ball violation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct hand signal for a media time-out according to the provided information?

<p>Wave clenched fists on both hands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the hand signal of an open palm indicate in basketball?

<p>'Stop the clock for foul' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Traveling' in basketball is indicated by which hand signal?

<p>'Half rotation with palm' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Pushing' violation in basketball is indicated by which hand signal?

<p>'Clenched fist strike' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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