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Does a player have to have two feet on the ground in basketball to constitute possession of the ball?
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∙ 14y ago
No. You can have one foot on the ground or no feet on the ground as long as the player has secured the ball. ie. A player can signal for a timeout in mid-air as long as he/she has secured the ball and signaled for the timeout before stepping out of bounds.
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When can you touch a basketball player that has possession of the basketball?
There really is no rule on this. The only time you can really touch a player is when they are backing you down in the post (in which you can put one hand or arm on them) or when they have their pivot foot on the ground. Other than that, most touching of other players is considered a foul.
If a player in possession is on the ground not tackled may the defense take the ball from him?
yes
What is the penalty if a player commits a foul when his team is in possession of the basketball?
the ball is turned over to the other team
What is the longest amount time a player should keep possession of the ball in basketball before passing to a teammate?
a player can hold it for 5 seconds and dribble it for 10 seconds then he has to make a basketball play
Which player jumps for the ball in basketball?
Normally, the center would. But in the case of a jump ball, the player that was fighting for possession of the ball will jump.( what he said)
What is the definition of double team in basketball terms?
Double team is when two defensive players are guarding one offensive player. That offensive player is usually the player in possession of the ball.
Can you touch the basketball when it is in the cylinder?
An offensive player touch the ball when it is in the cylinder. If a defensive player touches it then, it is goaltending and two or three points are awarded.
What does wolf meanin basketball terms?
Whenever a basketball player is dribbling down the court and a defensive player is coming from behind, your teammates/fans yell "wolf" to tell the person with possession of the ball to beware that the defense is about to steal the ball.
Where is the football placed on tackles?
The ball is placed where the ball actually is (assuming the player still has "possession") when the player is down by contact or when the knee hits the ground.
What is isolation in basketball?
An isolation in basketball is where one player (frequently the point guard or shooting guard) is matched up one on one vs. one player on the opposing team; and the teammates of the player with possession of the ball move out of the way so that the ball handler can make is move and try to score a point.
Who is the offensive player in tennis game?
The only 'offensive' player would be the server, who always starts out the point. No player really plays offense or defense, because no player (or pair of players in doubles) always retains possession of the ball. In basketball, football, and soccer, a team or player has possession of the ball, and the opposing team has to prevent the team from scoring. In tennis, the server starts out the point and has the starting offensive advantage, but since tennis players rally (unlike those of basketball, football, and soccer), there is no definitive offensive player.
If a basketball player shoots a 3 pointer only hits the backboard ball hits ground same player retrieves ball is that considered traveling?
no
