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What do you call a professional athlete in his or her first season on a team?
Rookie
the vertical flat part behind the hoop or rim
backboard
a talented and famous basketball player
hoop star
throwing the ball directly to another player
chest pass
throw the ball to another player but boucing the ball on the ground first
bounce pass
What is the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people?
Culture
What was the job of the person who invented basketball
James Naismith was a teacher from Canada
What did they first use for a net and rim?
peach baskets
When was basketball invented?
1890s (1891 exactly)
line inside the basketball court keys
free throw line
Place on the court where the game begins.
center circle
Place where the players stand aound for a free throw
Key
How does a basketball game start?
tip-off, opening tip, jump ball
to want to know or be curious about something amazing
wonder
when the ball goes into the basket without touching the rim
nothing but net / swish
circular equipment in basketball
hoop or rim
part of a basketball uniform
basketball jersey
places where basketball is played
court
a surprising or important event that can be seen or known through the senses.
phenomenon
"seconds left to go"
In a few seconds, the basketball game will be finished.