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What is the date that basketball was created?
What is the date that basketball was created?
- January 15, 1889
- December 21, 1891 (correct)
- November 30, 1875
- March 7, 1900
According to the rules, how many consecutive fouls by one side would count as a goal for the opponents?
According to the rules, how many consecutive fouls by one side would count as a goal for the opponents?
- Three (correct)
- Four
- Five
- Two
What is the consequence of a player running with the ball according to the rules?
What is the consequence of a player running with the ball according to the rules?
- Warning
- Substitution
- Foul (correct)
- Timeout
What would disqualify a player until the next goal is made or for the whole game according to the rules?
What would disqualify a player until the next goal is made or for the whole game according to the rules?
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What action would count as a goal according to the rules provided?
What action would count as a goal according to the rules provided?
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Study Notes
Basketball Origins
- Basketball was created on December 21, 1891, by Dr. James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Fouls and Goals
- According to the rules, if a team commits five consecutive fouls, it results in a free throw opportunity for the opposing team.
Violation of Ball Handling
- A player running with the ball constitutes traveling, which is a violation leading to a turnover.
Player Disqualification
- A player can be disqualified for committing five personal fouls or for any flagrant foul, either pending a goal by the opposing team or potentially for the remainder of the game.
Scoring Actions
- A goal is counted when the ball successfully passes through the opponent's hoop from above, regardless of how it is thrown or shot.
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Test your knowledge of the inception of basketball with this quiz about the creator, original rules, and early history of the sport.
