Intro to BASKETBALL Unit

This lesson will help you learn the basics of basketball.

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Welcome to the Basketball Unit

How to shoot a basketball- B.E.E.F.

• Balance

• Eyes focused

• Elbow position- 90 degree angle

• Follow through

• The acronym B.E.E.F.

Multiple Choice

What does the B stand for in the acronym B.E.E.F.?

• Bend

• Balance

Multiple Choice

What does the first E stand for in the acronym B.E.E.F.?

• Equal to the basket

• Eyes focused

Multiple Choice

What does the second E stand for in the acronym B.E.E.F.?

• Elbow- 90 degree angle

• Exact angle

Multiple Choice

What does the F stand for in the acronym B.E.E.F.?

• Follow through

• Fall forward

When you hold the ball, your fingers are spread and lined with the lines of the ball.

• Ball is placed on your fingertips.

• The ball sits on your fingertips, not your palm

Multiple Choice

How do you hold the basketball?

• fingers spread

• fingers together

Multiple Choice

I hold the ball in the palm of my hand.

• True

• False

How to stand when shooting

Your body in lined up with the basket. Your body is facing the basket straight on, not side ways. Also when shooting, you shoot from the front of your face, not from your hip.

Multiple Choice

When shooting the basketball, my body is facing....

• your teammate

• the basket

Open Ended

What is most important in basketball: offense or defense? Why?

Multiple Select

How many players on each team are allowed to play on the court?

• 5

• 10

Multiple Select

Who invented basketball?

• William Morgan

• James Smith

• James Naismith

Multiple Select

If the game is tied after the fourth quarter, how many minutes should it take for overtime?

• 10

• 5

• 7

Multiple Select

How do you begin the game basketball?

• Toss coin

• Throw in

• Jump ball

Multiple Select

What will happen if you run without dribbling the basketball?

• The game will continue.

• Foul

• Travelling violation

Multiple Select

If the ball goes over the backboard, the ball is_________.

• still in play

• officially out of play.

• to replay.

Multiple Select

What are the different points for scoring basketball?

• 2, 4, 6

• 1, 2, 3

• 2, 3

Passing

There are multiple types of passes used in basketball but the most common are a Chest pass, Bounce Pass and Overhead Pass

Multiple Choice

What are the three typical types of passes?

• touchdown, chest pass, bounce pass

• one armed pass, chest pass, bounce pass

• bounce pass, chest pass, overhead pass

Chest Passing

• Chest passes should be done with both hands on the ball

• Hands are placed behind the ball

• Elbows are bent and at chest level

• Step and extend arms forward pushing the ball towards the target and uses a push/throw motion

• Have hands ready and watch the ball into your hands

Multiple Choice

When performing a chest pass the ball should bounce on the ground first?

• True

• False

Bounce Passes

• Similar set up to a chest pass

• Ball should be chest level with hands behind the ball

• Elbows are flexed out to the side

• Point to target push and extend arms pushing the ball towards the ground so it bounces to your teammate

Multiple Choice

How does the basketball game start off?

• Passing the ball

• Shooting the ball

• Rock, Paper, Scissors

• Tip off or Jump Ball

Multiple Choice

How many people are on the court for one team?

• 10

• 5

• 20

• 2

Multiple Choice

The court is divided into how many sections?

• 2 Halves

• 3 Parts

• 4 Parts

• None

Multiple Choice

If the ball goes outside of the boundaries what is that called?

• Free Throw

• Out of Bounds

• Three pointer

• Field Goal

Multiple Choice

The ball can only move up the court by dribbling and passing the ball.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How many points do you earn outside the arc?

• 3

• 2

• 1

Multiple Choice

How do you win the game?

• the team the scores the least amount of points

• the team that scores the most amount of points

• when the teams ties in points

Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE:

IT IS LEGAL TO DRIBBLE WITH 2 HANDS AT THE SAME TIME?

• TRUE

• FALSE

• ...

• ...

Multiple Choice

HOW MANY FEET HIGH ARE THE BASKETS?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 7

Multiple Choice

THIS LINE IS REFERRED TO AS THE WHAT LINE?

• 3 POINT

• 2 POINT

• 1 POINT

• 4 POINT

Multiple Choice

Who invented Basketball

• James Naismith

• William G. Morgan

• Magic Johnson

• Michael Jordan

Multiple Choice

What is it called when you move your feet without dribbling the basketball?

• carry

• double dribble

• travel

• swimming

Multiple Choice

Who invented the game of basketball?

• John Smith

• Labron James

• James Naismith

• Stephen Curry

Multiple Choice

The Line Labeled with the number 2 is the __________.

• Free Throw
• Mid Court
• Sideline
• Baseline

Multiple Choice

In what year was basketball invented?

• 1981

• 1891

• 1881

Multiple Choice

What would be called if a player dribbles with two hands?

• carry

• travel

• walking

• double dribble

Multiple Choice

What were used for the first baskets?

• A bucket

• A laundry basket

• An apple basket

• A peach basket

Multiple Choice

Which line is numbered with a # 4?

• Sideline
• Free Throw
• Baseline

Multiple Choice

How many players does a team have on the court during a game?

• 5

• 6

• 4

Multiple Choice

What is called when you dribble, pick up the ball, and dribble again?

• double dribble

• travel

• carry

• walking

Multiple Choice

The team with the ball is on __________________.

• Offense

• Defense

Multiple Choice

The Line Labeled with a number 5 is the ___________ .

• Sideline
• Free Throw line
• Mid Court line
• Baseline

Multiple Choice

A basket made from inside the 3pt arc is worth how many points?

• 2

• 3

• 1

Multiple Choice

How many points is a made free throw worth?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Multiple Choice

When a player stops dribbling and shuffles their feet the violation is called a ____________________.

• Carry

• Double Dribble

• Travel

• Held ball

Multiple Choice

The line with the number 3 on it is the __________ line

• 3 pt.
• Base
• Side
• Mid Court

Multiple Choice

When a player double dribbles the other team is awarded a _____________________.

• Free throw

• Point

• Jump ball

• Pass in-bounds

Multiple Choice

What is called when you are slapping at someone while they are dribbling the basketball?

• travel

• foul

• walking

• double dribble

Multiple Choice

The following are considered a foul...

• Hitting

• Charging

• Tripping

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

How many points is a basket made inside the three point line?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Multiple Choice

When passing the ball in-bound a player has _____ seconds to pass it in.

• 5

• 3

• 7

• As much time as they need

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a type of pass?

• Chest
• Bounce
• Palm
• Overhead

Multiple Choice

A basketball game starts with a jump ball?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is it called when you move your feet without dribbling the basketball?

• carry

• double dribble

• travel

• swimming

Multiple Choice

In basketball, if you shoot a free throw it is worth how many points?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Multiple Choice

The team that has possession of the ball and is trying to score is called ______________. 

• defense
• offense

Multiple Choice

An offensive player can only stay in the key for ____ seconds.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• No time limit

Multiple Choice

What would be called if a player dribbles with two hands?

• carry

• travel

• walking

• double dribble

Multiple Choice

Carrying is when a player dribbles the ball with two hands at the same time?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The team that does not have possession of the basketball and is trying to stop the other team from scoring is on ...

• offense

• defense

• none of the above

Multiple Choice

Back court violation is when a team defends the back court.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE? Once you stop dribbling or pick up your dribble, you must pass or shoot the basketball.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a type of pass?

• Chest
• Bounce
• Palm
• Overhead

Multiple Choice

Who invented Baketball

• James Naismith

• Michael Jordan

• Lebron James

• Charles Barkley

Multiple Choice

The object of the game of the basketball is to score points by 

• intercepting a pass.
• stealing the ball. 
• shooting it into the basket for a goal.  

Multiple Choice

When I am dribbling , I need :

• Keep my eyes on the ball

• To keep my eyes up

• Look behind me

Multiple Choice

Gaining possession of the ball after an unsuccessful shooting attempt is called a ______________.  

• foul
• screen
• rebound

Multiple Choice

What were the first basketball hoops

• Sticks

• Peach baskets

• Fruit

• Paper

Multiple Choice

Keeping one foot planted on the ground while stepping with the other foot is called a ___________.  

• foul
• travel
• pivot

Multiple Choice

An offensive player can only stay in the key for ____ seconds.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• No time limit

Multiple Choice

When dribbling the ball a player should keep the ball below their waist and their eyes up.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How many people were on the court when basketball first started

• 9

• 5

• 6

• 4

Multiple Choice

When a player is shooting from outside the 3 pt arc and is fouled, how many free throws are they awarded?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Multiple Choice

When passing the ball in-bound a player has _____ seconds to pass it in.

• 5

• 3

• 7

• As much time as they need

Multiple Choice

What do we call this position?

• Triple Hold

• Triple Threat

• Side Hold

• Protecting the ball

Multiple Choice

How many points do you get for a Free Throw?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Multiple Choice

What does NBA stand for?

• National Basketball Area

• National Basketball Association

• Natural Basketball Association

• New Basketball Association

Multiple Choice

What is it called when you are assigned to guard a certain player on the court?

• Zone defense

• Man-to-man defense

Multiple Choice

When a player stops dribbling and shuffles their feet the violation is called a ____________________.

• Carry

• Double Dribble

• Travel

• Held ball

Multiple Choice

All basketball games are started with a _____________

• Coin toss

• Jump ball

• Rock, paper, scissors

• Make it, take it

Multiple Choice

Gaining possession of the ball after an unsuccessful shooting attempt is called a ______________.  

• foul
• screen
• rebound

Multiple Choice

What type of defense are you playing if you are assigned an area on the court to guard?

• Zone Defense

• Man-to-man defense

Multiple Choice

When dribbling the ball a player should keep the ball below their waist and their eyes up.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The 5 players on the court are made up of 2 guards, 1 center and _______________.

• 2 substitutes

• 2 coaches

• 2 kickers

• 2 forwards

Multiple Choice

Do guys and girls use different size balls?

• yes
• no

Multiple Choice

Excessive contact with another player.

• Is legal and encouraged

• Never happens

• Is a foul

• Results in a jump ball

Multiple Choice

Who holds the record for most points scored in one NBA game?

• Wilt Chamberlain
• Kobe Bryant
• Michael Jordan

Multiple Choice

The team that has possession of the ball and is trying to score is called ______________.

• offense

• defense

Multiple Choice

Can I take more than 2 steps with the basketball?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What does NBA stand for?

• National Basketball Area

• National Basketball Association

• Natural Basketball Association

• New Basketball Association

Multiple Choice

In a regular game of basketball, how many people are on the court at one time (per team)?

• 4

• 2

• 10

• 5

Multiple Choice

How many quarters are there in a basketball game?

• 5

• 8

• 2

• 4

Multiple Choice

Can I hit someones arm while they are shooting?

• No

• Yes

Multiple Choice

How many players are on the court for each team during a basketball game?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 12

Multiple Choice

What is the line that cuts the court in half?

• baseline

• half court line

• sideline

• free throw line

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are types of passes used in basketball?

• Spike, jab, push

• Bounce, set, shoot

• Bump, set, spike

• Bounce, chest, overhead

Multiple Choice

What starts a basketball game?

• jump ball

• travel

• double dribble

• kick off

Multiple Choice

What part of your hand should you use to dribble a basketball?

• Wrist

• Knuckles

• Palm

• Fingerpads

Multiple Choice

The Line Labeled with a number 5 is the ___________ .

• Sideline
• Free Throw line
• Mid Court line
• Baseline

Multiple Choice

A player may step on the line during a throw-in.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The line with the number 3 on it is the __________ line

• 3 pt.
• Base
• Side
• Mid Court

Multiple Choice

If your team is on offense, you should move to open space and call for the ball.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which NBA franchise has the most championships? (Extra Credit - 2 pts)

• Miami Heat

• Boston Celtics

• Cleveland Cavaliers

• New York Knicks

Multiple Choice

When playing man-to-man defense, you want to stay in-between...

• The ball and the basket

• Your man and the basket

• Two offensive players

• The 3-point line and the key