KIDS TRIVIA

Detailed explanation-1: -A basketball game starts at the centre of the court when the ball is thrown high up by the referee and one player from each team competing to gain possession. The team that catches the ball, or in possession, is called the offensive team while the team not on the ball is the defensive team.

Detailed explanation-2: -Defense-team trying to stop the other team from scoring. Dunk-to throw the ball down into the basket with the hand above the level of the rim. Fast break-dribbling or passing the ball towards your basket before the defense can set. up. Man-to-man-a defensive strategy where everyone guards an assigned player.

Detailed explanation-3: -Defense: The act of preventing the offense from scoring. Defense is the team without the ball. Down court: The direction a team on offense moves, from its backcourt to its frontcourt and towards its own basket.

Detailed explanation-4: -The team without the ball is called the defense. They try to steal the ball, contest shots, steal and deflect passes, and garner rebounds. When a team makes a basket, they score two points and the ball goes to the other team.

Detailed explanation-5: -The team with the ball is called the offense.