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Basketball
The game of basketball, including positions, basketball hoop sizes, and court sizes. Includes all levels of basketball.
10,661 Questions
Which nba team is better spurs or rockets?
The spurs are a very good and consistant team. In 2011, they were the number one ranked team in the west and second overall behind the chicago bulls. When the two teams mached up, the spurs would win the majority of the games. However, in 2012, the tides have shifted. The Oklahome City Thunder are the top team in the western division. But the spurs are number two. The last time that the two teams played, the San Antonio Spurs won. Overall, I would say that the spurs are better. If the two teams met eachother in the Confrence Finals or Semi-finals, it would be a good game. Overall I would say the Spurs are better but the thunder have the best player on the floor.
What does the sweet 16 mean in college basketball?
There are 32 games for each conference. Then when there are 16 teams left, they all play each other until there are 8 teams. Then the 8 teams play for the final 4. And then the final 4 play, and the final 2 play for the Championship.
What are the various positions in basketball?
Typically, there are five (5) main positions: two guards, two forwards, and a center. By rule, there is nothing that any one of these positions can do that the others cannot. But they all have traditional "roles" which they usually adhere to. They are listed below.
However, note that many basketball coaches tend to simplify their offense by starting five players who are either wings or posts. Posts play around the basket, and usually get the ball when they're already in a position to score. Wings are ball-handlers with a better outside shooting ability, usually, or at least have the skill to take their defender off the dribble and get to the basket for a closer shot.
Point Guard
- Generally the shortest and fastest players in the team. They are often the best at dribbling and therefore they are often called upon to bring the ball up the court on offense while the rest of the players get into their positions. They are often the leader on the floor, calling out plays, and controlling the tempo of the game. They have the ball in their hands the most out of any position.
- Point Guards are usually the shortest players. They have excellent dribbling and usually play point and on the wings. Should be a good passer and a very good dribbler. Able to use both hands evenly. Cannot be selfish. Sets up the offense.
- They aren't always the smallest- Note, Michael Jordan was a guard and he was 6 feet 6 inches tall and he played the point guard position sometimes
- Point guards are usually the ones that handle the ball. They bring it up and down the court and call the plays. They are essentially the quarterback of basketball.
- There are two distinctly different point guards: those who are score-first, pass-second and those who are pass-first and score-second. Allen Iverson is the score-first point guard, while Steve Nash is the pass-first point guard.
- Examples of a point guard: Allen Iverson, Steve Nash, Chris Paul, Mike Bibby
Shooting Guard
- Usually taller than the point guard. Often these players are the best shooters from longer distances. They are also expected to be very fast and need to be able to dribble well.
- The back-up ball handler, usually better shooters (hence the name).
- The job of the shooting guard is to get open and find a shot or find another open player to keep the ball moving.
- Usually one of three types of shooting guards: The cutter and slasher, who gets dunks and layups for most of the points; The scorer, who can score in so many ways, often takes tough and contested shots; and the shooter, who love to hit jump shots. Examples of each: Kobe is a scorer, Ronnie Brewer is a slasher, and J.J. Redick is the shooter.
- Example of a shooting guard: Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Tracy McGrady, J.J. Redick
Small Forward
- Vary in mold. Taller than shooting guards but not as big as power forwards, these players are often very versatile, and can either shoot well from long range or get near the basket and get rebounds, etc.
- Forwards are some of smallest players on the team. Usually plays around the wing or corner and usually drives along the baseline. Should be a solid rebounder. A good runner. A hard driver and a good passer.
- Very much like shooting guard, usually starts lower on court.
- Example of a small forward: LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Larry Bird
Power Forward
- The next biggest player. They traditionally do not stray out and shoot long shots but play near the painted area and by the basket, trying for short-range shots and layups. Good power forwards are also very good at rebounding. Recently in the NBA many power forwards have emerged and can shoot three pointers very well.
- Forwards fight under the net to get open for an easy lay up. They are post players and are usually taller than the guards.
- Usually larger players (hence the name); starts low with small forward.
- Example of a power forward: Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett
Center (Centre)
- Usually the tallest and slowest players on the team. Their primary jobs are to get rebounds and score points when close the basket. They are rarely expected to dribble the ball much nor shoot from more than 15 feet away. Some centers are very dominant at scoring from in close while many others only score a handful of points per game. The best players at blocking shots on defense are often centers.
- The center stays around the paint, which is the colored part of the floor around the basket. Should be a solid rebounder and a good inside shooter.
- The center has to be able to move around and help move the ball and occasionally shoot. For the most part they are very helpful on defense.
- The center is the biggest or strongest player, and is usually interchangeable with power forward.
- Example of a center: Shaquille O'Neal.
- Player positions can also be referred to by numbers: the point guard(pg) is the 1, the shooting guard(sg) is the 2 guard, the small forward(sf) is the 3, the power forward(pf)is the 4 and the center(c) is the 5.
- Backcourt violation - when the offensive team moves the ball past the half-court line then moves the ball back behind that same line
- Block - when the opposite team swats the ball away from you while attempting a shot
- Defense - the team without the ball
- Double-dribble - when a player with the ball dribbles, stops, then continues dribbling
- Double team - when two players are guarding one player
- Dribble - when a player repeatedly bounces the ball.
- Flex offense- a type of offense made famous through Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan
- Foul - when a player with the ball gets touched by an opponent
- Free-throw line - the line where free-throws are shot
- Key - the area inside the 3-point line
- Man to Man - a defense that involves each man guarding another man
- Offense - the team with the ball
- Shot/shoot - when a player attempt to throw the ball into a hoop
- Zone: When the entire team guards the other team as a collective effort, rather than one man guarding another man
- 3-point line - the curved line that separates 2-pointers from 3-pointers
- Up-and-down - when you hold the ball, jump, and land without releasing the ball
Now, you can go outside, gather some friends, and play some basketball!
== == The ace is the "main man". The ace is the best player on the team offensively. This is very important because if the ace scores a lot, he will be able to control the tempo of the game. An ace needs to have the ability to score at will with a variety of moves (jumpshots, driving in for dunks and layups, drawing fouls and to be able to finish the 3 point play, etc). When his team is down, he should be the one that inspires his team to make a comeback. A basketball ace should also be able to get his teammates involved. Once the attention of the defense begins to center around him, it will be easier for his teammates to get open and make baskets. The ace should know when to score and when it is a better decision to pass off the ball. Examples of a basketball ace are Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Tracy McGrady. The word "ace," however, is almost never used at all anymore. "Ace" is typically a word for a good pitcher in baseball, not basketball. Ace may have been a term used before the 2000's, but after that year, that word is rarely associated with basketball.
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What is the definition of basketball?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m) high hoop (the goal) under organized rules. Basketball is one of the most popular and widely viewed sports in the world. Points are scored by shooting the ball through the basket above; the team with more points at the end of the game wins. The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing it (dribbling) or passing it between teammates. Disruptive physical contact (fouls) is not permitted and there are restrictions on how the ball can be handled (violations). Through time, basketball has developed to involve common techniques of shooting, passing and dribbling, as well as players' positions, and offensive and defensive structures. Typically, the tallest members of a team will play center, the shortest member usually plays "point guard" while often the best ball handlers are guards. While competitive basketball is carefully regulated, numerous variations of basketball have developed for casual play. In some countries, basketball is also a popular spectator sport. While competitive basketball is primarily an indoor sport, played on a basketball court, less regulated variations have become exceedingly popular as an outdoor sport among both inner city and rural groups.
a game played by two teams of usually five players each on a rectangular court having a raised basket or goal at each end, points being scored by tossing the ball through the opponent's basket
Does playing basketball make you taller?
Yes. The lifestyle of a basketball player is healthy; therefore, increases overall growth in the individual.
What percentage of people have tried marijuana?
47% of the worlds population does not intend to smoke this herb of peace which they refer as a "DRUG"
Which state has the most NBA teams?
California with 21 professional teams From * Anaheim Angels (MLB) - Anaheim * Anaheim Mighty Ducks (NHL) - Anaheim * Golden State Warriors (NBA) - Oakland * LA Avengers (AFL) - Los Angeles * LA Clippers (NBA) - Los Angeles * LA Dodgers (MLB) - Los Angeles * LA Galaxy (MLS) - Los Angeles * LA Lakers (NBA) - Los Angeles * LA Kings (NHL) - Los Angeles * LA Sparks (WNBA) - Los Angeles * Oakland A's (MLB) - Oakland * Oakland Raiders (NFL) - Oakland * Sacramento Kings (NBA) - Sacramento * Sacramento Monarchs (WNBA) - Sacramento * San Diego Chargers (NFL) - San Diego * San Diego Padres (MLB) - San Diego * San Francisco Giants (MLB) - San Francisco * San Francisco 49'ers (NFL) - San Francisco * San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) - San Jose * San Jose SaberCats (AFL) - San Jose * San Jose Sharks (NHL) - San Jose
Is soccer the popular sport in china or is basketball?
outdoor water sport is the most popular in china ,such as Riding.
In which country is basketball most popular?
Lithuania
USA
Spain
Serbia
Greece
I think those would be top five.
How many NBA players have been born in New york city?
As of 2010, 283 players in the history of the NBA were born in New York (state). Some pretty successful players you may know, are:
- Michael Jordan (Brooklyn)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Manhattan)
- Carmelo Anthony (Manhattan)
- Julius 'Dr J.' Erving (Roosevelt)
- Bernard King (Brooklyn)
- Billy Cunningham (Brooklyn)
- Charlie Scott (Manhattan)
- Elton Brand (Cortland)
- Bob Lanier (Buffalo)
- Stephon Marbury (Brooklyn)
- Jamal Mashburn (Manhattan)
- Nate 'Tiny' Archibald (Manhattan)
- Bob Cousy (Manhattan)
- Dolph Schayes (Manhattan)
- Connie Hawkins (Brooklyn)
- Lenny Wilkens (Brooklyn)
- Ron Artest (Queensbridge)
- Lamar Odom (Jamaica)
- Tom Gugliota (Huntington Station)
- Kenny Smith (Queens)
- Kenny Anderson (Queens)
- Christian Laettner (Angola)
- Chris Mullin (Manhattan)
- Vinnie Johnson (Brooklyn)
- Sam Perkins (Brooklyn)
- Max Zaslofsky (Brooklyn)
- Rod Strickland (Bronx)
- Clifford Robinson (Buffalo)
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What is the average home attendance of the Indiana Pacers?
The average home game attendance for the Indiana Pacers during the 2007 - 2008 season was 12,221 fans (last in the league).
How many years did Michael Jordan go out with Michael Jackson?
They never went out, Michael asked Jordan to be in his music video Jam, a great publicity stunt, and a way for Michael Jackson to out do himself once again, he always strived to make his music video be better than the last, and he wanted Jordan because he was the greatest bball player during that time. A legend even to today, and Michael well he's the King of Pop, so the combo of the two was meant for the sole purpose of making a great collaboration between two greats. Neither were gay, Michael Jordan was married, Michael Jackson was married, but because of a lot of damaging events in his childhood he really didn't trust too many people.
Michael Jackson saw his father openly fling his infidelity around with no remorse, even having a child with a groupie, while he was still married to Michael's mother, it deeply bruised Michael, especially when he started seeing his married brothers have illicit affairs, while they would be touring. He saw them as turning into his father, who at this point was starting to build up a resentment against him.
He also had suffered from Vitiligo and Lupus, which can tend to go hand and hand. The two were autoimmune diseases, which the body attacks its own immune system. Vitiligo causes the skin to become depigmentated, especially on areas of the skin that are exposed increasingly to sunlight. These areas often include the area around the mouth, eyes, lips, nose, hands, genital area, rectal area, armpits, etc. The skin begins to have blotches of white, albino patches. It is more noticeable on people of color than on people of fairer skin tones, but still equally affects both groups. Lupus can show itself in many forms, one form in which Michael Jackson suffered from Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, which causes a red rosy rash shaped like a disk over the cheeks and the bridge of the nose. Hair falling out in clumps, changes in skin pigment or color of the skin occurs too.
What is important to remember is that Michael Jackson was in his 20s when he was diagnosed with these two debilitating diseases, and it was something you really cannot control only medicate and lessen the affects. What is important to remember is that with Vitiligo, go look up pictures, you look like a Dalmatian, or a leper, having those two diseases would of made anyone hesitant, and shy to date, or be completely romantic with anyone, those are two self esteem killers, and make insecurities about dating very real.
Why is yao ming's first name put on the back of his jersey?
probably because that's how many points he has scored his entire career haha it's a joke people but seriosly it probably symbolisis his favorite number or something of that matter.
What words describe basketball starting with the letter k?
Some words that start with K are:
- kaleidoscope
- kangaroo
- Kansas
- Karaoke
- karate
- karma
- Keel
- Keen
- keep
- keeper
- kelp
- kennel
- Kentucky
- Kept
- ketchup
- kettle
- kewpie doll
- key
- keyhole
- khaki
- kibble
- kick
- kid
- kidney
- kill
- killer
- Kiln
- kilobytes
- kilogram
- kilometer
- kilt
- kin
- kind
- kindergarten
- kindhearted
- Kinetic
- king
- kingdom
- kink
- kipper
- kiss
- kit
- kitchen
- kite
- kitten
- kitty
- kiwi
- klutz
- knapsack
- knee
- kneel
- knelt
- knew
- knick-knack
- knife
- knight
- Knishes
- knit
- knitting
- knock
- Knot
- know
- knowledge
- knowledgeable
- known
- knuckle
- koala
- kosher
- krill (fish)
- kumquat
