Basketball Rules and Regulations

Front

An offensive player can advance the ball up the court by passing it to a teammate or bouncing the ball with one hand or _________________ with it.

Back

dribbling

Front

If a player stops dribbling he can only move with one foot while keeping the other pivot foot on the ground.

Back

true

Front

If a player stops dribbling and then starts dribbling again it is a violation called_______________.

Back

double dribble

Front

Whoever touches the ball last before it goes out of bounds the other team gets possession of the ball.

Back

true

Front

While dribbling the ball the hand must stay on top of the ball. If the hand goes on the bottom part of the ball it is a violation called ______________ the ball.

Back

carrying

Front

It is a violation to _____________ the ball.

Back

kick

Front

To gain an unfair advantage through physical contact is called a ______________.

Back

foul

Front

No player can touch the ball when it is traveling downward towards the goal or when it is on the rim and if they do it is a violation called __________________. If the defensive team is called for this it is an automatic basket and if the offense gets called it is no basket.

Back

goaltending

Front

an offensive or defensive player can be called for a foul if physical contact gives their team an advantage.

Back

true

Front

The semi-circular arc on both sides of the court is called _______________.

Back

3 point line