(i) What is the duration of the game ? How is this time divided ? (ii) State any three duties of the referee.

Question

(i) What is the duration of the game ? How is this time divided ?

(ii) Explain the following : 

(1) Rebound 

(2) Lay-up shot.

Answer 1

(i) Duration of Game : Four quarters of 10 minutes each with an interval of 2 min. after every quarter.

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(ii).

1. Rebound : A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missing field goal or free throw. 

2. Lay up Shot : A shot in which a player reaches the ring by taking one and half step.