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Do You Know The Most Basic Basketball Rules And Terms?

Anything inside the three point arch is two points. Anything beyond the three point line is...well, three points.

The PG tends to have the most assists since they are the primary ball handler.

Point Guard

What is the position name for a player that is a team's best ball handler that brings the ball up court?

Your starting five: a point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. 10 players are on the floor in total.

How many players are on the floor for each team?

How many fouls does an NBA player get before they foul out?

24 seconds in the NBA. Hurry up and score!

Shot Clock

When your team gets possession, you have a limited number of time based on what?

It happens by accident most of the time on the professional level.

Double dribble

What is it called if you illegally dribble the basketball with both hands at once?

Free Throws

When play is stopped and a player takes shots at the foul line, what are those shots called?

Be careful not to hit your opponent on the wrist or arm, because that is a reach-in foul.

A steal

If a player reaches in and takes a ball from their opponent, what is that called?

You can bank a shot or layup off the backboard to angle the ball into the basket.

Backboard

What is the glass called that the rim is attached to?

Otherwise a defender would just camp in the paint all game and never allow a fast break or drive.

3 seconds

How long are defending players allowed to stand in the paint for?

Good try, but you might want to take another look at the rule book.

Steph Curry slips and falls on the basketball court

So close!

You're ready to hit the court. Remember to do your stretches!

Steph Curry celebrates an NBA championship

Bang!

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Do You Know The Most Basic Basketball Rules And Terms?

The NBA playoffs are taking over! Let's see if you can answer the easiest question about the rules and terms of basketball:

Do You Know The Most Basic Basketball Rules And Terms?

The NBA playoffs are taking over! Let's see if you can answer the easiest question about the rules and terms of basketball:

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