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Basketball Rules and Regulations
A category with questions about the rules and regulations of basketball. Including questions about topics like: the distance of the three point line, free throw line, and types of fouls.
1,917 Questions
How do you blow up a basketball with no needle?
You can try using a straw to inflate the basketball by inserting it into the air valve and blowing air through the straw. Another option is to attach the air valve of the basketball to a hair dryer on cool setting to inflate it. Be cautious not to overinflate the basketball to prevent damage.
What is the size of a basketball in the metric system?
A standard basketball has a diameter of 24 centimeters in the metric system.
Who started basketball in the Bahamas?
Basketball was introduced to the Bahamas by American missionaries in the early 20th century. The sport grew in popularity with the establishment of local leagues and the Bahamas Basketball Federation in 1967. Today, basketball is a widely played and followed sport in the Bahamas.
What happens if a player swears at the referee whilst walking to the bench?
They won't play the second game and will get a red card
What is the world record for longest time dribbling a basketball?
The world record for the longest time dribbling a basketball non-stop is 26 hours and 2 minutes, set by Guinness World Record holder Taurian Fontenette in 2011.
Is a basketball court measured in hectares or kilometers?
No it's usually measured in feet. A regulation court is 94 ft long
What is the most points a person has made from free throws?
Wilt Chamberlain and Adrian Dantley both sunk 28 free throws in one NBA game.
As stated, no. The ball would be considered out of play.
What is the distance from the free throw line to the basket in NCAA basketball?
The back of the NBA free throw line is 13 feet 9 inches. This dimension is the standard from Elementary School through College level.
What two types of defenses are played in the NBA?
Here's two types of defensive plays in basketball:
- Man-To-Man Defense
- 3-2 Zone Defense
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How many minutes in between high school basketball quarters?
there is usually 20 minutes for the teams to warm up but some times its shorter or more depending on the score to the jv game
In basketball Can a shot go through the bottom of cylinder and back through?
Umm no you can't shoot from under the basket
Explain the term of double dribbling?
It is when you get the ball and dribble than if you pick up your dibble then dribble again
Moving the ball into the back court once it has been advanced to the front court is called what?
Backcourt Violation
Can a player who is fouled out before overtime in basketball come back during overtime?
no. that is why they call it fouling OUT
Yes, the player receiving the pass must have established both feet in the front court to avoid having an over and back violation called.
How much do semi-pro basketball players make?
It can be anywhere from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions
What is the difference between an intentional and a flagrant foul in NCAA basketball?
The difference between an intentional foul and a flagrant foul is that a flagrant foul is a serious personal foul. This means that the player got fouled very violently and it could have injured the player. Flagrant fouls also include a player getting hit above the shoulders with an elbow or any other body part.
How far is free throw line from goal?
The back of the free throw line is 13 feet 9 inches from the center of the goal.
FYI: The standard goal is 18 inches (ID).
The goal is attached to a 6 inch bridge .
The bridge is attached to the backboard.
The center of the goal is 1 foot 3 inches from the front of the backboard.
This makes the backboard 15 feet from the back of the free throw line.
Why are the rules for basketball important?
It was important to implement specific rules for basketball in order for the game to be fair. The rules make the game universal no matter where the team is from. Also, they make it easier for players to understand what is expected of them.
In basketball what are the 8 3 5 and 24 second rule?
8 seconds is the limit to advance the ball past midcourt in the NBA (10 in high school, college) 3 seconds is the limit an offensive player can be in the lane before a shot attempt is made. NBA also has a 3 second limit that a defensive player can be in the lane without guarding another player. 5 seconds to inbound the ball. Also 5 seconds to advance the ball past the defenders shoulders when closely guarded in the frontcourt(this is rarely enforced) 24 seconds in the NBA to attempt a shot. If the shot hits the rim, the shot clock is reset. 8 seconds is the limit to advance the ball past midcourt in the NBA (10 in high school, college) 3 seconds is the limit an offensive player can be in the lane before a shot attempt is made. NBA also has a 3 second limit that a defensive player can be in the lane without guarding another player. 5 seconds to inbound the ball. Also 5 seconds to advance the ball past the defenders shoulders when closely guarded in the frontcourt(this is rarely enforced) 24 seconds in the NBA to attempt a shot. If the shot hits the rim, the shot clock is reset.
Which position in basketball always takes out the ball?
Usually, the play that the team is using determines which player inbounds the ball. (Either after a foul, out of bounds, or shot.) Most of the time one of the guards/wings will inbound the ball with the point guard, but sometimes the person who catches the ball after the basket will just step out of bounds and pass it in.
The typical NBA basketball season lasts 82 games for 9 months. The college season lasts about 6 months and the teams play from 24 to 32 games.
