Basketball has a lot of terms and saying when it comes to the sport. From, “Brick”, “And One”, and even the Air Ball. Today we take a look at what an airball is. What is an airball in basketball? In basketball, the term air ball is when a shot is taken, the basketball travels towards … Read more
There are 5 positions in basketball each of which seems to have multiple names for each position. This can sometimes leave the average fan confused about terms and their meanings. What is the post in basketball? The post in basketball refers to the same position as the center or power forward would play, it is … Read more
As basketball fans, nothing is more exciting than knowing that your favorite team is playing today, once you get off work or school you can relax and enjoy the game. But as you are getting ready to watch, you find out they will not be playing due to the game being PPD. You assume it … Read more
The term reset in basketball is used in a variety of ways by the officials, coaches, and even the commentators in the NBA. Players will also reset during a game when it is necessary. What does reset mean in basketball? The term reset is used in basketball in a number of ways, the most common … Read more
The pick and the screen are terms used in basketball while a team is on offense. Although considered the same thing the action of the pick and screen are different in terms of what function they serve on the court. What is the difference between a pick and a screen in basketball? The pick and … Read more
The rules of college basketball are a lot different compared to the National Basketball Association (NBA). When it comes to fouls they are also different in how many are allowed. How many fouls to foul out in NCAA? The rules state in a NCAA Men’s and Women’s basketball game a player is allowed up to … Read more
When there is a loose ball on the court and players are trying to take possession of it we often see a foul called even though no one really had control of the ball. As spectators, we tend to question the call as it did not look like a foul. So what is the rule … Read more
Basketball rules can be confusing, especially reach-in fouls. The play is so quick it is hard to tell watching what exactly is going on until the slow-motion replay. But even then we question calls against the team were cheering all the time, such as the case with the reach-in foul. What is a reach-in foul … Read more
All through junior high and high school if you have played basketball or spectated games that when a player commits 5 hours then the player must leave the game unable to return but what about the NBA How many fouls are allowed in the NBA? In the NBA, players are allowed five fouls to remain … Read more
There are so many rules in basketball that can confuse the average player, from violations to foul calls it can leave us scratching our heads. A common question that often comes up is the throw-in, what is legal and what’s not. Can you score a basket from the throw-in? In basketball, the out-of-bounds is an area … Read more