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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.
2,069 Questions
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.
What are the measurements of the regulation NBA basketball backboard?
A regulation NBA backboard will be rectangular shaped and 54 x 32 inches in diameter.
How many pivot moves can you make and Then dribble the basketball?
I'm assuming you are talking about offensive moves. This is a bit like asking how many ways there are to play the guitar. There are hundreds of moves, each with multiple variations, resulting in an almost infinite amount of moves.
How far from the out of bounds line is the free throw line?
18 Feet maybe
15 feet from the backboard in the NBA, high school and maybe middle school, but 12 for elementary and lower
What are four important skills to dribble a basketball?
1. Dribble close to you and close to the ground.
2. Do not take your eye away from your defender; he can steal the ball at any time.
3. Do not try many fancy moves (i.e. behind the back passes) as your chances of retaining the ball are not good.
What is a 5 second violation in basketball?
Different 5 second violations (1) on a throw in, a player has 5 seconds to throw in the ball (2) closely guarded, when the player with possession of the ball in their front court is closely guarded by a defensive player in a legal defensive position, the player can hold or dribble the ball for 4 seconds.
Where do yo go if you get fouled in the act of shooting?
- Where do you go, if you fouled in the act of shooting?
In basketball which court is the half of the court that includes the other teams basket?
Half court is 47 feet away from the basket.
Can you shoot a free throw from anywhere from the free throw line?
Shooting Foul Technical Foul
Clear Path Foul
Defensive 3 Seconds
If your team has 4 fouls, every foul since then will be followed by free throws.
I believe that's all im not sure though.....
What is the height of a profesional basketball net and stand?
The rim for a basketball court is positioned exactly 10 feet off the ground.
How long is the pre-game warm-up in the NBA?
In the NHL the players have 20 minutes, but they generally go onto the ice to warm up for about 15-16 minutes. In Minor hockey warm ups are about 3-5 minutes.
