Basketball Rules Test

Front

How many points is a free throw worth?

Back

1

Front

An example of a violation (not foul) in the game of basketball is: passing, shooting, traveling

Back

traveling

Front

Continuously bouncing the ball onto the floor with one hand for the purpose of moving the ball around the court is called what?

Back

dribbling

Front

The action of the ball as it bounces off the backboard or rim is called what?

Back

rebound

Front

What type of pass is pictured? Options: dribble pass, bounce pass, overhead pass, chest pass

Back

chest pass

Front

When a player dribbles, stands still holding the ball, and proceeds to dribble again it is called a/an: steal, foul, travel, double dribble

Back

double dribble

Front

The maximum amount of players allowed on the court per team is: 5, 6, 7, 8

Back

5

Front

A basket made inside the 3-point line is worth how many points?

Back

2

Front

What is the object of basketball?

Back

To shoot the basketball into a hoop to score points

Front

All basketball games are started with a _____________

Back

Jump ball