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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
Did lebron James play basketball in middle school?
No...he didn't need it. He just played with others who were older than he was, such as his brother Larry and his friends. By "playing up" he elevated his skills to a level that made him a highly competitive player who dominated other players in his age group.
How far is the 3 point line in high school basketball?
The High School 3 point line is located exactly 6 feet behind the free throw line.
NCAA adds 1 foot to that distance; in some cases, you may see the old and new line spaced 1 foot apart, and in contrasting a color, finally in the NBA the 3 point line is located 23 feet 9 inches or 4 feet directly in back of the free throw line. All of these 3 point lines radiate from the center of the goal to the out side of the arc.
What state produces the most division 1 basketball players?
i have no idea, but I'm watching St. Joe's vs. Villanova, so I'm going to start the list with Philadelphia with six (St. Joseph's, Villanova, Penn, Temple, LaSalle and Drexel). Note: I posted this question and I'm setting the rules...all schools must be within the city limits! schools in the burbs do NOT count
What are the chances of a kid making it to the NBA?
Depends, If you are asking about going pro (d-league, NBA, euroleague) about 1 in 40,000 for d league and euro and 1 in 100,000 for NBA. if taller than 6' 6" odds are about 1 in 1,000 for d and euro and about 1 in 50,000 if you have skill along with height that also helps the odds.
BTW im 13 and i have an Adidas sponsorship so my odds are about 1 in 300 for d and euro an about 1 in 500 for nba. also dats how i know dis stuff
What are the basketball tricks?
1. Once you stop dribbling, you cant start again (double dribble)
2. You can't walk without dribbling the ball (travel)
3. If you are dribbling down the court and you pass half court, you cannot step behind the half court line. You also cannot pass the ball to someone who is behind the half court line (backcourt)
4. No hitting, pushing, slapping, etc. (personal fouls)
5. You cannot purposely make unreasonable physical contact without any attempt to steal the ball (intentional foul)
6. No disrespecting the refs. This includes profanity, obscene gestures, arguing, etc. (technical foul)
The game is a contest between two teams that play against each other. The team objective is to shoot the ball into the metal hoop or basket. The hoop or goal is ten feet from the floor.
A team has three positions. There is one center per team and plays at the post position, the area ten feet within the basket. The middle area is referred to the wing area and this is the where the forward plays. There are two forwards per team. There are two guards per team. The guard play at the top of the key.
The key is the area that reaches twenty feet from the baseline of the court. The players who have control of the ball are said to be on the offensive. The team without control of the ball is said to be on the defensive. The offensive team tries to shoot the ball into the hoop, also known as scoring, while the defensive team's objective is to try to keep the offense from scoring.
The offensive team, by putting the basketball into the hoop, can score one point, two points, or three points. The offense will score one point by scoring on a free shot or free throw. The free shot is given to an offensive player who was fouled by a defensive player.
The player on defense fouls the offense player by pushing, hitting, or otherwise coming into contact with the offense player. The charity shot is allowed to a player who can shoot at the basket without being contested. The offensive player who is fouled will receive two charity throws each time he or she is fouled.
The team will receive two points if the team shoots the ball into the hoop from within the three point line. If an offensive player puts the basketball in the hoop from outside the three point line he or she will score three points for his team. The team with the most points at the end of basketball games wins. Basketball is very easy to learn and fun to watch. The game is growing in popularity everyday.
Is Maurice Cheeks still married?
Maurice Edward Cheeks or Mo Cheeks is not married and has never been married. You can try contact him through the Oklahoma City Thunder's Media Relations office to confirm.
Are you allowed to pump fake then move in basketball?
it all depends if moved both feet and if you dribbled before. if not then yes.
What are the official rules of basketball?
The official rules vary depending upon where you are playing. The NBA, the WNBA, the NCAA and high schools have different rules. While they are all very similar, there are subtle differences. Most of them have the official rule packages available online. See the Related Link for "Basketball Rule Comparisons" to the bottom for the answer. See the Related Link for "NCAA Basketball Rules" to the bottom for the answer. See the Related Link for "National Federation High School Rules" to the bottom for the answer. See the Related Link for "WNBA Rules" to the bottom for the answer. See the Related Link for "FIBA Rules" to the bottom for the answer.
Is it possible to play basketball after having wisdom teeth removed?
It is, but i highley DO NOT reccomend it. Do not do any type of excersise for about 72 hours. If disobeyed, you can get a dry socket which is VERY PAINFUL. Best of luck on your recovery and always follow the directions the surgern gives you.
Is playing basketball in the street illegal in Ohio?
no it is not illeagle to play basketball in Ohio basketball is a sport and if you play it in a controlled manor then there is no problem
What is the best way to learn to shoot a basketball?
The best answer is to just keep practicing. Practice will help you learn.
Continue practicing. Keep shooting and shooting until you make them 50% or more of the time. If you want to have great shooting form. I suggest watching J.J. Redick's games. He has great shooting form. Most of the college basketball players have good shooting form, watch 'em and learn! A good shooter's shot is always "right on line", i.e. if it misses, it either misses long or short, and never off to the right or left (from the shooter's viewpoint). The easiest way to accomplish this is by positioning your arms and the rest of the body so that the main shooting force is aimed directly at the basket. Leaning directly into (forward) or away from (180 degrees/opposed), or walking toward (when allowed) the basket can often help/solve aim problems. Even if the shot is aimed properly, however, you still need to balance the arc (or height) and force of the shot when you release it. Too much arc will increase the difficulty of the shot, and decrease the margin for error. However, too little arc increases the chances of the defender blocking your shot. Too little arc and too much force will combine and cause the shot to clang off the front of the rim or backboard. Inadequate force will cause your shot to fall short. Usually, rotation (backspin) on the ball improves the chances of a marginal shot going in. But, excessive rotation reduces the chance of a completed shot attempt.
Where does magic Johnson live now?
His state of residence is California and his main home is a multi million dollar house in Beverly hills
Where is the foul shot in the nba?
1.) cant cross line
2.) got 5 seconds to put a shot up
3.) people around the key cant move till it hits the rim or leaves the hands, depending on which league its being played in
some tips:
1.) center yourself on the line, most courts have a very tiny dot in the exact center of the line - look for it
2.) don't jump, it messed up your balance
3.) take time to establish a routine, you need to find a way to keep everything the same every time. this will help you make every shot if you can find what works best for you.
4.) completely ignore all distractiosn
Who is the best all around player in basketball ever?
I would say LeBron James. He has the speed and handling abilities to play point guard, the quickness and scoring ability to play the shooting guard, the power and scoring ability to play the small forward, and the power and strength to play the power forward. He can even play the center under drastic measures.
How much are the most expensive basketball shoes in the world?
The most expensive sneaker are $50,000 dollars and are called "So cal" by Nike Air Force One
The most expensice sneakers are 1000,000,000 dolarrs and they have diamond on the side a radio in the shoe and they have a camara in the back on the shoe wear the nike sign is and the sneakers are called Nike Wavys.............
When did Terry Fox start playing handicapped basketball?
terry fox started running in 1963
he started his run on september 1 1980
What is the size of a basketball that high school plays with?
The sizes of a high school basketballs are: size 7/ 29.5 inches (74.9 cm) for boys and size 6/ 28.5 inches (72.4 cm.) for girls.
== == == == When the ball is advanced past the end zone line it is called a touchdown. It is worth 6 points. A touchdown can be scored on offense or defense by any player. A touchdown can also be scored if there is a fumble in the end zone, and the team that scored on that end zone recovers the fumble.
Is basketball or gymnastics more popular?
It depends on where you live! For example, gymnastics is not very well-known or popular in the Midwest, especially in states that don't have gymnastics teams affiliated with schools. However, everyone gets a bit excited about gymnastics when the Summer Olympics roll around, after watching it on TV, and interest peaks then.
