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When did basketball jump ball after every made basket end?
1938: The center jump after every basket scored was eliminated. That led to more continuous play.
What did the Referee in basketball do after every basket in basketball until 1937?
Jump ball
Was the basketball changed over the years?
The 1937-38 b-ball seson was the last year of the "center-jump" after every basket. The next season it was changed to having the opponent take in the ball after a basket. I remember because I was the center when I played b-ball in the eighth grade. {This is a good trivia question]
What is the filexibility in basketball?
in basketball you have to be able to jump and move your body in a way to steal the ball or get it in the basket.
How do you dunk a basketball?
In order to dunk a basketball, you have to first be able to jump high enough to be able to get your hand above the rim of the basket. Dunking, then, is forcing the ball down through the basket from above as opposed to shooting a basket which involves arcing the ball up and into the basket from below.
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)
How does basket ball start?
A basketball game will usually start with a jump ball. The referee will toss the ball in the air and the team that gets it gets to start.
When shooting in basketball do you need to wait for your jump to reach maximum high and then shoot or you have to shoot right after you jump?
you would have to jump then shoot because if you shot when your on the ground there is no point to jump so jump and then shoot because when your in the air your closer to the basket Depends on ref... but just try to go high first for more cheers!
What is a lay up in basketball?
is a two-point shot attempt made by leaping from below, laying the ball up near the basket, and using one hand to bounce it off the backboard and into the basket. The motion and one-handed reach distinguish it from a jump shot. The layup is considered the most basic shot in basketball. When doing a layup, the player lifts the outside foot, or the foot away from the basket.
How basketball players jump so high?
Basketball players can appear to hang in the air when they hold onto the rim of the basket. This is a move that is popular among college basketball players, and professional basketball players.
In which sport would you find the 'jump shot'?
You would find the "jump shot" in Basketball.
What is a jump shot in basketball?
== == == == A jump shot is just a shot that isn't a layup, dunk, or floater. Basically a shot at least 10ft away and requires you to jump and release with a stroke. when a person playing basketball elevates (jumps) before taking a shot<< this can sometimes improve accuracy and decrease distance from the basket. == == when a person playing basketball elevates (jumps) before taking a shot<< this can sometimes improve accuracy and decrease distance from the basket.
