Dr. Naismith's Original 13 Rules of Basketball: History & Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the maximum number of consecutive fouls a team can make before it counts as a goal for the opponents?

Three fouls (correct)

Two fouls

Five fouls

Four fouls

Which action is not allowed during the game of basketball?

Shouldering

Running with the ball (correct)

Holding

Tripping

What happens if a player commits a first infringement of the no-contact rule?

Can re-enter after a timeout

Immediate disqualification

Foul counted against the team

Warning given (correct)

When is a goal scored in basketball?

When the ball is thrown or batted into the basket Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions leads to a disqualification in basketball?

Intentionally injuring an opponent Signup and view all the answers

How should a player release the ball in basketball?

By throwing it from the spot on which they catch it Signup and view all the answers

How long is the rest time between the two fifteen-minute halves in the game?

5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the thrower in holds the ball for longer than 5 seconds?

The ball is given to the opponent Signup and view all the answers

Who decides when a goal has been made in the game described?

The referee Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the ball goes out of bounds according to the text?

It is put back into play by the person who last touched it Signup and view all the answers

In case of a draw, what action can be taken according to the text?

The captains may agree to continue until another goal is made Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Point Guard in basketball according to the provided text?

Team organizer and ball handler Signup and view all the answers

When is a BOUNCE PASS most often used?

When the passer is passing to a teammate guarded from behind Signup and view all the answers

What kind of dribble is THE LOW CONTROL DRIBBLE?

Dribbling with low control, just like its name suggests Signup and view all the answers

Which pass is described as a long-distance pass thrown more than half the court length?

BASEBALL PASS Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would a player use THE HIGH OR SPEED DRIBBLE?

When needing to dribble fast in the open court Signup and view all the answers

Which dribble involves dribbler getting close to their defender and pushing the ball out in front of them over the other hand?

THE CROSS-OVER DRIBBLE Signup and view all the answers

When would a player use a PUSH PASS?

For a quick one-handed pass over a long distance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the between the legs dribble?

To quickly move the ball between hands when closely guarded or changing direction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of shot is commonly used only when executing free throws?

Set shot Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a dunk shot?

A special attraction of the tallest players Signup and view all the answers

When does a shooter use an underhand shot?

In a lay-up shot after jumping towards the basket Signup and view all the answers

Which type of shooting involves rotating quickly around the defender to change direction?

Reverse lay-up shot Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of a reverse lay-up shot?

Uses the rim and backboard to protect from defenders blocking the shot from behind Signup and view all the answers

What is a lay-up in basketball?

A shot from alongside the basket using the backboard as a guide Signup and view all the answers

What is the EIGHT SECOND RULE in basketball?

A rule that requires the offensive team to cross into the frontcourt within 8 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'jump ball' mean in basketball terminology?

Putting the ball into play by having an official toss upward Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of MAN-TO-MAN DEFENSE in basketball?

To have each player guard one specific opponent Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an OFFENSIVE FOUL in basketball?

When an offensive player charges into a defensive player with legal position Signup and view all the answers

What does TRAVELING refer to in basketball?

Illegally moving the ball by violating dribbling rules Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Game Rules

If the ball rests on the edge of the court and the opponent moves it, staying there, and providing a basket, it counts as a goal.
When the ball goes out of bounds, it is thrown into the field of play by the person who touched it last.
The thrower has the right to hold the ball for five seconds; if they hold it longer, it goes to the opponent.
If a dispute arises, the umpire shall throw the ball straight into the field.

Umpire and Referee Roles

The umpire judges the players, notes fouls, and notifies the referee when three consecutive fouls have been made.
The umpire has the power to disqualify players according to Rule 5.
The referee judges the ball, decides when it is in play, in bounds, and to which side it belongs, and keeps the time.

Game Structure

The game is divided into two 15-minute halves, with a 5-minute rest between.
The side making the most goals in that time is declared the winner.
In case of a draw, the game may be continued until another goal is made, by agreement of the captains.

Player Positions

Point Guard: ball handler, dribbler, team organizer, playmaker.
Shooting Guard: creates shots on offense, best perimeter defense.

Dr. James Naismith's Original 13 Rules

A player cannot run with the ball.
The ball must be held by the hands.
No physical contact between players is allowed.
A foul is striking the ball with the fist.
If a side makes three consecutive fouls, it counts as a goal for the opponents.

Types of Passes

Bounce Pass: used in pivot plays when the passer is passing to a teammate guarded from behind.
Overhead Pass: commonly used for passing the ball into the high and low post area.
Baseball Pass: a long-distance pass that usually covers more than half the court length.
Push Pass: a quick pass made with one hand to a short distance.
Behind the Back Pass: a fancy pass that has become a normal offensive weapon.

Basic Elements of Basketball

Dribbling: progressing with the ball by an individual player to get free from their opponent or to get in good passing or shooting position.
Kinds of Dribbling:
- Low Control Dribble: used when the player is closely guarded, keeping the ball low to the floor and in full control.
- High or Speed Dribble: used when the player is in the open court and needs to go fast.
- Cross-Over Dribble: dribbling with one hand, getting close to the defender, and pushing the ball out in front of them over the other hand.
- Behind the Back Dribble: used when the dribbler changes direction to get loose from their opponents.
- Between the Legs Dribble: a quick way to move the ball from one hand to another between the legs when the dribbler is closely guarded.
- Reverse Dribble: to change direction by bouncing the ball from one hand to another.

Shooting

Final movement to complete the offensive action in order to score a basket.
Kinds of Shooting:
- Set Shot: commonly used only when executing free throws.
- Lay-Up Shot: laying up the ball directly towards the basket.
- Underhand Shot: special type of lay-up shot when the shooter after taking their jump towards the basket extends their arms and lifts their hand upward.
- Jump Shot: most widely used player's offensive arsenal.
- Hook Shot: soft, accurate shot, and excellent low-post move.
- Dunk Shot: a special attraction of the tallest players.
- Reverse Lay-Up Shot: has the benefit of the rim and backboard to help protect the shooter from defenders trying to block their shot from behind.

Basketball Terminologies

Jump Ball: putting the ball into play by having an official toss upward.
Assist: pass of hand-off directly resulting in a basket or score by a teammate.
Jump Shot: the ball is released at the top of a vertical jump.
Backcourt: half of the court away from the basket.
Lay-Up: shot from alongside the basket using the backboard as a guide.
Basket: iron hoop to which goals are scored.
Blocking: foul by defensive player who blocks the legal path of an offensive player.
Charging: a foul by the offensive player who charges into a defensive player who has legal position.
Dribble: continuous bouncing of the ball.
Eight-Second Rule: when the ball is advanced into the frontcourt and the offensive team takes more than eight seconds to shoot the ball.
Man-to-Man Defense: a team defense in which each player is assigned one specific opponent to guard.
Offensive Foul: personal foul committed by a member of the offensive team.
Three-Pointers: made by a player who is fouled in the act of shooting, plus a free throw that they make.
Tip-In: made by tipping the ball into the basket while airborne for a rebound.
Traveling: illegally moving the ball by violating the dribbling rules.
Turn Over: loss of possession of the ball without attempting a field goal.
Twenty-Four-Second Rule: requirement that a team make a field goal attempt within 24 seconds.
Violation: any infraction not classified as a foul.

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