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Open House Day 2014 at European Southern Observatory [1]. An open house (also known as open day, at-home day, or parents night) is an event held at an institution where its doors are open to the family of students to allow people to look around the institution and learn about it.
Named after Jack Sikma, the post player receives the ball with their back to the basket and keeps the ball at forehead level. The post then pivots to face the basket while bringing the ball overhead (almost behind the head) to shoot a jump shot. The ball is released high over the head making it difficult for the defense to block. [21] [22]
The layup is considered the most basic shot in basketball. When doing a layup, the player lifts the outside foot, or the foot away from the basket. An undefended layup is usually a high percentage shot. The main obstacle is getting near the rim and avoiding blocks by taller defenders who usually stand near the basket. Common layup strategies ...
Basketball Australia (BA), officially registered as BA Limited, [1] is the governing body for basketball in Australia. Established in 1939, BA is a not-for-profit organisation responsible for overseeing basketball at all levels in Australia, from grassroots participation to elite competitions.
Buzzer beater – A basket in the final seconds of a game (right before the buzzer sounds) that in itself results in a win or overtime. Dunk – (v) To score by putting the ball directly through the basket with one or both hands. (n) A shot made by dunking. Fadeaway – A jump shot taken while jumping backwards, away from the basket.
The goal is placed 10 feet (3.05 m) above the court. Originally a basket was used (thus "basket-ball"), so the ball had to be retrieved after each made shot. Today a hoop with an open-bottom hanging net is used instead. In the Men's leagues, such as the NBA, men's college basketball, and high school, they use a size seven basketball.
About twice a week, Subud members go to a local center to participate in a group latihan, men and women separately. [5] The experience takes place in a room or a hall with open space. After a period of sitting quietly, a 'helper' typically asks the members to stand and relax, and then announces the start of the exercise. [6] [7]
As of June 2022, a MultiSports floor costs about $80–90 (USD) per square foot and a LumiFlex floor costs about $500 per square foot; a full NBA court with LumiFlex technology would cost about $2 million, leading to doubt about its viability for widespread adoption.