If the ball bounces off the backboard or rim and you catch it before it hits the ground it counts as a rebound.
only if the ball comes off of the rim or backboard of the basket
a rebound
If a player shoots and it doesn't hit the backboard or rim, and they catch it before it hits the floor, it's a travel. The ball either has to: a) Hit the rim or backboard. b) Hit the ground before the player can retain possession again.
rebound
If it's an airball then no. If it just hits backboard then you aren't supposed to be able to but I see certain players do it all the time.
Yes, as long as the ball hits some part of the goal, its not traveling.
Rebound is used as a verb that means to recoil, bounce, or ricochet. As a noun, it means a recoil, bounce, ricochet, or repercussion. Example sentences: As a verb: You will rebound from this disappointment before you know it. As a noun: The rebound off the backboard put the ball right into the basket!
A 'bank shot' is a shot that hits the backboard before going through the ring for a score or not going in to create a rebound situation.
no
yes you can. in fact there is a recent, and very popular event where Kobe Bryant threw the ball off the backboard, followed it in and dunked it. i believe there is a video on youtube about it.
Yes