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What is it called when protecting the basketball from the other team of scoring?
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∙ 13y ago
It's called playing defense.
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∙ 13y ago
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The team that is protecting the goal and trying to keep the other team from scoring is called the blank team?
Defensive
What is the rule for Scoring on wrong basket in basketball?
The rule for scoring in the wrong basket is that the other team gets the point
What are the two sides in basketball called?
The two sides of basketball are called offense and defense. On offense the team protects the ball and tries to convert a basket. On defense the team guards the ball and tries to stop the other team from scoring.
What is defence in basketball?
when the other team has the ball you are on "defense" , meaning you are trying to stop the other team from scoring.
Is it true that the defence in basketball tries to stop the other team from scoring?
well yea you have to figjht for it
In basketball what does defense do?
trying to stop the other team from scoring. They also try to steal the ball or intercept a pass
What are point guards in basketball?
A point guard, like other player positions in basketball, specializes in certain skills. A point guard's job is to create scoring opportunities for his team.
What is the object of the game of basketball?
Score as many points as you can, and preventing the other team from scoring. And have the most points after all four quarters.
Is the game of basketball called something else in other countries?
Basketball
What are the three main duties of a professional basketball player?
1- To contribute directly or indirectly to the scoring with the basketball for your team (Offense) 2- To contribute to a team effort of preventing the other team from scoring (Defense)3- Repeat until the game is overIts a weird question but I hope it answers what you were asking
What is the difference between offensive and defensive in basketball?
Offense is when your team has th ball and trying to score. Defense is when you are trying to prevent the other team from scoring.
What are the roles of offensive and defensive teams in basketball?
Offence is when your team has the ball, and trying to score. When your on defense the other team has the ball, it's your teams' job to prevent the other team from scoring.
