Here are the top 10 most commonly asked questions about basketball rules:
1. What is a travel violation?
A travel violation occurs when a player moves their pivot foot without dribbling the ball or takes too many steps without dribbling.
2. What is a double dribble?
A double dribble violation happens when a player dribbles with both hands simultaneously or stops dribbling and then starts again.
3. How many seconds is a player allowed in the key/lane area?
An offensive player can only stay in the key/lane area for a maximum of 3 seconds while their team has possession of the ball.
4. What is a 3-second violation?
A 3-second violation is when an offensive player remains in the key/lane for more than 3 seconds.
5. What is a 5-second closely guarded violation?
If an offensive player is closely guarded (within 6 feet) for 5 seconds without dribbling, passing, or shooting, it’s a violation.
6. How many personal fouls before a player is disqualified?
A player is disqualified after committing 5 personal fouls.
7. What is basket interference?
Basket interference is illegally causing the ball to enter or preventing it from entering the basket.
8. What is a backcourt violation?
Once the ball is advanced to the frontcourt, it cannot be dribbled or passed back into the backcourt.
9. What is a 3-point field goal?
A 3-point field goal is a successful shot from beyond the 3-point line, worth 3 points.
10. What is an unsportsmanlike foul?
An unsportsmanlike foul is an unnecessary, excessive, or deliberate foul, which is penalized with free throws and potential disqualification.