Basketball

(1) When you are on defense, the first three offensive players touch the ball before it is inbounded. The ball can be touched by a … Read More

A swish in basketball is when the ball goes straight through the hoop without touching the backboard or rim. The ball traveling through the hoop … Read More

When someone dunks the basketball, it means that they dunk the ball and then land on it or into it. Basketball dunks come in a … Read More

The value of a field goal during a basketball game goes from 1 to 3 points depending on where the shot takes place on the … Read More

Goaltending is a penalty in basketball when a player interferes with a ball via a scoring chance. The rule is across the NCAA, NBA, WNBA, … Read More

A triple-double is a basketball accomplishment and is usually a one-time occurrence, but some players have been able to have many games where they have … Read More

The NBA penalizes players for double dribbling. Players are not allowed to double dribble on their teammate. If the defender catches a pass while in … Read More

Now that the hoop is high, there is a lot more room for dunks and other crazy jumpers. The WNBA is famous for their dunk … Read More

After watching a basketball game you may have noticed that some players wear tights and arm sleeves. These tights are designed to reduce friction and … Read More

Little Known Fact about Canadians and The Origin of Basketball Why Does the NBA Have a Team in Canada? At that time, the NBA was … Read More