10 Questions
What is considered an illegal dribble violation in basketball?
Dribbling the ball for the second time
When must a closely guarded player pass, shoot, or dribble the ball?
Within 5 seconds
What is the result of a backcourt violation in basketball?
Turnover and opponent gets possession of the ball closest to the baseline
In basketball, what constitutes an illegal screening foul?
Setting a moving screen to impede a defender
When is a team considered to be in a team foul penalty situation in basketball?
After 5 team fouls in a period
What is the standard diameter of a basketball ring in a professional game?
45 cm
How many periods does a basketball game consist of according to the playing regulations?
Four
What was the original object used as a basket in the first basketball game?
Wicker basket
In basketball, what is a player called when they have committed five fouls and are no longer entitled to play?
Excluded Player
What does an official do to start the first period of a basketball game?
Tosses the ball for a jump ball
Learn about the origins of basketball with Dr. James Naismith and the basic rules of the game. Explore how the sport evolved from the use of a soccer ball and a peach basket to the modern game played by two teams aiming to score in each other's baskets.
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