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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.

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How many team fouls before you shoot a one in one in basketball?

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You need 7 team fouls to go to the line for bonus and 10 is double bonus.

What are 3 key points of being a throw away society?

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yes we are a throw away society because we buy and throw away and What we buy, what we use, what we keep and throw away make up the fabric of our daily lives. A sea of stuff flows in and out with such speed we hardly realize the global impact attached to each and every item we buy. The birth of our stuff begins with a long and impactful journey of production that involves the pumping of oil, mining of metals, operation of huge factories, shipping of huge containers, printing of packaging, and transportation to the retailer, before leading eventually to our door. All waste from this stage of production is called "industrial waste," which outweighs household or "municipal solid waste" (MSW) by 70 to 1. Wow! Those statistics are no small potatoes. Before we even get our hands on the stuff, the impact it has already made on the earth is huge!

If a team shoots their technical foul on the wrong basket who gets the score?

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I am a high school basketball official. Good Question. There is a rule on what to do if that situation arises. Rule 2-10 is about "correctable errors." It states that the officials may correct an error if a rule is inadvertently set aside and results in: a. Awarding of an unmerited free throws b. Failure to award an unmerited freethrow(s) c. Allowing the wrong player to shoot the free throws d. Allowing a player to shoot the free throws(s) at the wrong basket e. Erroneously awarding or canceling a score. You are interested in "D." Officials may correct this error (provided it is recognized during the first dead ball after the clock has properly started). No matter how many he/she made or missed at the wrong basket, the free throws are nullified and he/she shall shoot at the proper basket. During this, points scored, the time consumed and all related activity prior to the recognition of the error shall not be nullified; meaning if a team scored then the error is realized, that basket counts.

Can injured players shoot free throws?

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If you are able to, you can. If you cannot shoot your free throws, someone else may shoot them for you, but you may not enter in that game again. Oftentimes the player will shoot the free throws and then be substituted out.

What is the size of a regulation basketball?

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A regulation sized basketball is 29.5 inches. A 10 and under size basketball is 28.5. 28.5 is also the regulation size for women's basketball.

When you stop dribbling and then restart what it is called?

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the only way if you stopped dribbling the ball is if someone passed it to you the you dribble it but then the other opponent gets the ball if you dribbled then stopped then dribbled again. only if ur in a fake game and u don't no how to play then its OK

If an NBA player has picked up his dribble can he throw it off of the defender and start dribbling again?

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Yes. According to NBA, NCAA, and High School Rules, if the dribble is stopped, and you hold onto the ball, you can begin to dribble again once an opposing player makes any contact with the ball in your hands. This includes but is not limited to attempting to strip or knock away the ball from your possession. Even if you retain possession, you are free to dribble again.

Do you have to take the ball back after a missed shot playing half court?

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There are two methods of playing a half-court game.

One method is that if the ball is missed but hits the rim or backboard, the opposite team (the team that shot the ball can rebound and shoot as they please) must take the ball back. If the ball is missed and hits nothing, then the opposing team does not have to take the ball back.

The second method is the same except that the ball must be taken back under all circumstances for the opposing team, should they gain possession of the ball.

Top of backboard out of bounds?

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yes the reff calls it out of bounds.

What goal is worth two points in basketball?

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A field goal, or any shot that is made from inside the three point line and not a free throw.

How is home court advantage decided in the NBA playoffs?

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The team with the most regular season wins out of the two teams in the NBA finals will get home court advantage. They will play at home for games 1 and 2 and, if necessary, games 6 and 7. The other team will play three games in a row at home, being the home team in games 3, 4, and 5.

How many inches is a professional basketball hoop from the ground?

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The rim of an official NBA or NCAA hoop is 10 feet (120 inches) from the floor, although the "droop" of individual nets varies somewhat, and the backboards vary slightly between college and pro.

Basket ball hoop height?

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nba basket ball hoop height is 10 feet tall!!

What is a ball hugging violation?

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A ball hugging violation is when someone stops dribbling the ball and holds it close to their body. A player cannot do this for very long; they must either pass or shoot the ball.

Can you jump during a fouls shot in basketball?

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Yes, you may jump, as long as the shooter does not jump over the line. You may cross the free throw line once the ball hits the rim. Typically, pros do not jump, but it is more common to see juniors jumping since they may not be strong enough to reach the basket without jumping.

What are the maximum dimensions of a basketball?

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The standard size of a basketball in the NBA is 9.5 to 9.85 inches (24.1 to 25.0 cm) in diameter. In the NCAA, the diameter of a basketball cannot be larger than 30 inches, and women's basketballs are no larger than 29 inches.

Is it considered a shot attempt if the shot is blocked?

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A blocked shot is considered a shot attempt. Once the ball leaves the player's hand, it is considered a shot if they trying to score.

What is the number of seconds the offensive team has to get the ball from the back court to the front court in basketball?

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10 seconds. In college if they call timeout they get a fresh 10 seconds when the ball in inbounded again. In the NBA they only get what time was left on the clock when timeout was called.

What is the height of a middle school basketball hoop?

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A middle school basketball hoop is the same height as a professional hoop. A height of 10 feet is used for every level of basketball, except for some pee-wee/elementary leagues that use 8 feet.

What does a defensive pointguard do in a basketball game?

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There are a few different types of point guards that play the game. However, all point guards should be able to bring the ball up the court, be the leader of the team, call out plays when needed, and be able to make assists. The different types of point guards range from Allen Iverson type guards who look for their shot more to Steve Nash type point guards who are pass first point guards to Jason Kidd type point guards who are the "do everything" point guard to the Magic Johnson point guards who are taller for their position.

How long is a quarter in the NBA?

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In the NBA, a quarter is 12 minutes long.

Where is the shoulder on a basketball court?

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The bench on a basketball court is positioned along the side, parallel to the length of the court. Each team's bench is separated by the tables for the shot clock operator, scorers, replay officials, and commentators.