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Intro to BASKETBALL Unit

Intro to BASKETBALL Unit

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9th - 12th Grade

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Anthony Mckissic Sr.

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21 Slides • 102 Questions

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This lesson will help you learn the basics of basketball.

Welcome to the Basketball Unit

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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.

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Multiple Choice

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

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Bend

2

Balance

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Multiple Choice

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

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Equal to the basket

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Eyes focused

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Multiple Choice

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

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Elbow- 90 degree angle

2

Exact angle

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Multiple Choice

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

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Follow through

2

Fall forward

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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

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Multiple Choice

How do you hold the basketball?

1

fingers spread

2

fingers together

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Multiple Choice

I hold the ball in the palm of my hand.

1

True

2

False

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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.

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Multiple Choice

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

1

your teammate

2

the basket

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Open Ended

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

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Multiple Select

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

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5

2

10

20

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Multiple Select

Who invented basketball?

1

William Morgan

2

James Smith

3

James Naismith

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Multiple Select

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

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10

2

5

3

7

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Multiple Select

How do you begin the game basketball?

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Toss coin

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Throw in

3

Jump ball

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Multiple Select

What will happen if you run without dribbling the basketball?

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The game will continue.

2

Foul

3

Travelling violation

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Multiple Select

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

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still in play

2

officially out of play.

3

to replay.

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Multiple Select

What are the different points for scoring basketball?

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2, 4, 6

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1, 2, 3

3

2, 3

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Passing

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

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Multiple Choice

What are the three typical types of passes?

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touchdown, chest pass, bounce pass

2

one armed pass, chest pass, bounce pass

3

bounce pass, chest pass, overhead pass

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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

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Multiple Choice

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

1

True

2

False

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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

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Multiple Choice

How does the basketball game start off?

1

Passing the ball

2

Shooting the ball

3

Rock, Paper, Scissors

4

Tip off or Jump Ball

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Multiple Choice

How many people are on the court for one team?

1

10

2

5

3

20

4

2

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Multiple Choice

The court is divided into how many sections?

1

2 Halves

2

3 Parts

3

4 Parts

4

None

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Multiple Choice

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

1

Free Throw

2

Out of Bounds

3

Three pointer

4

Field Goal

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Multiple Choice

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

1

True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

How many points do you earn outside the arc?

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3

2

2

3

1

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Multiple Choice

How do you win the game?

1

the team the scores the least amount of points

2

the team that scores the most amount of points

3

when the teams ties in points

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Multiple Choice

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TRUE OR FALSE:

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

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TRUE

2

FALSE

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...

4

...

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Multiple Choice

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HOW MANY FEET HIGH ARE THE BASKETS?

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10

2

9

3

8

4

7

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Multiple Choice

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THIS LINE IS REFERRED TO AS THE WHAT LINE?

1

3 POINT

2

2 POINT

3

1 POINT

4

4 POINT

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Multiple Choice

Who invented Basketball

1

James Naismith

2

William G. Morgan

3

Magic Johnson

4

Michael Jordan

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Multiple Choice

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

1

carry

2

double dribble

3

travel

4

swimming

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Multiple Choice

Who invented the game of basketball?

1

John Smith

2

Labron James

3

James Naismith

4

Stephen Curry

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Multiple Choice

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The Line Labeled with the number 2 is the __________.
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Free Throw
2
Mid Court
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Sideline
4
Baseline

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Multiple Choice

In what year was basketball invented?

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1981

2

1891

3

1881

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Multiple Choice

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

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carry

2

travel

3

walking

4

double dribble

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Multiple Choice

What were used for the first baskets?

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A bucket

2

A laundry basket

3

An apple basket

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A peach basket

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Multiple Choice

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Which line is numbered with a # 4?
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Sideline
2
Free Throw
3
Baseline

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Multiple Choice

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

1

5

2

6

3

4

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Multiple Choice

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

1

double dribble

2

travel

3

carry

4

walking

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Multiple Choice

The team with the ball is on __________________.

1

Offense

2

Defense

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Multiple Choice

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The Line Labeled with a number 5 is the ___________ .
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Sideline
2
Free Throw line
3
Mid Court line
4
Baseline

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Multiple Choice

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

1

2

2

3

3

1

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Multiple Choice

How many points is a made free throw worth?

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

5

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Multiple Choice

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

1

Carry

2

Double Dribble

3

Travel

4

Held ball

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Multiple Choice

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The line with the number 3 on it is the __________ line
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3 pt.
2
Base
3
Side
4
Mid Court

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Multiple Choice

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

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Free throw

2

Point

3

Jump ball

4

Pass in-bounds

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Multiple Choice

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

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travel

2

foul

3

walking

4

double dribble

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Multiple Choice

The following are considered a foul...

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Hitting

2

Charging

3

Tripping

4

All of the above

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Multiple Choice

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

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1

2

2

3

3

4

5

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Multiple Choice

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

1

5

2

3

3

7

4

As much time as they need

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Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a type of pass?
1
Chest
2
Bounce
3
Palm
4
Overhead

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Multiple Choice

A basketball game starts with a jump ball?

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True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

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

1

carry

2

double dribble

3

travel

4

swimming

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Multiple Choice

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

1

1

2

2

3

3

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Multiple Choice

The team that has possession of the ball and is trying to score is called ______________. 
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defense
2
offense

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Multiple Choice

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

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3

2

4

3

5

4

No time limit

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Multiple Choice

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

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carry

2

travel

3

walking

4

double dribble

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Multiple Choice

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

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True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

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

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offense

2

defense

3

none of the above

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Multiple Choice

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

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True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

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

1

TRUE

2

FALSE

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Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a type of pass?
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Chest
2
Bounce
3
Palm
4
Overhead

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Multiple Choice

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Who invented Baketball

1

James Naismith

2

Michael Jordan

3

Lebron James

4

Charles Barkley

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Multiple Choice

The object of the game of the basketball is to score points by 
1
intercepting a pass.
2
stealing the ball. 
3
shooting it into the basket for a goal.  

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Multiple Choice

When I am dribbling , I need :

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Keep my eyes on the ball

2

To keep my eyes up

3

Look behind me

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Multiple Choice

Gaining possession of the ball after an unsuccessful shooting attempt is called a ______________.  
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foul
2
screen
3
rebound

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Multiple Choice

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What were the first basketball hoops

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Sticks

2

Peach baskets

3

Fruit

4

Paper

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Multiple Choice

Keeping one foot planted on the ground while stepping with the other foot is called a ___________.  
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foul
2
travel
3
pivot

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Multiple Choice

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

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3

2

4

3

5

4

No time limit

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Multiple Choice

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

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True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

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How many people were on the court when basketball first started

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9

2

5

3

6

4

4

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Multiple Choice

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

1

1

2

2

3

3

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Multiple Choice

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

1

5

2

3

3

7

4

As much time as they need

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Multiple Choice

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What do we call this position?

1

Triple Hold

2

Triple Threat

3

Side Hold

4

Protecting the ball

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Multiple Choice

How many points do you get for a Free Throw?

1

1

2

2

3

3

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Multiple Choice

What does NBA stand for?

1

National Basketball Area

2

National Basketball Association

3

Natural Basketball Association

4

New Basketball Association

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Multiple Choice

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

1

Zone defense

2

Man-to-man defense

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Multiple Choice

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

1

Carry

2

Double Dribble

3

Travel

4

Held ball

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Multiple Choice

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All basketball games are started with a _____________

1

Coin toss

2

Jump ball

3

Rock, paper, scissors

4

Make it, take it

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Multiple Choice

Gaining possession of the ball after an unsuccessful shooting attempt is called a ______________.  
1
foul
2
screen
3
rebound

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Multiple Choice

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

1

Zone Defense

2

Man-to-man defense

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Multiple Choice

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

1

True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

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

1

2 substitutes

2

2 coaches

3

2 kickers

4

2 forwards

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Multiple Choice

Do guys and girls use different size balls?
1
yes
2
no

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Multiple Choice

Excessive contact with another player.

1

Is legal and encouraged

2

Never happens

3

Is a foul

4

Results in a jump ball

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Multiple Choice

Who holds the record for most points scored in one NBA game?
1
Wilt Chamberlain
2
Kobe Bryant
3
Michael Jordan

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Multiple Choice

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

1

offense

2

defense

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Multiple Choice

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Can I take more than 2 steps with the basketball?

1

Yes

2

No

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Multiple Choice

What does NBA stand for?

1

National Basketball Area

2

National Basketball Association

3

Natural Basketball Association

4

New Basketball Association

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Multiple Choice

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

1

4

2

2

3

10

4

5

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Multiple Choice

How many quarters are there in a basketball game?

1

5

2

8

3

2

4

4

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Multiple Choice

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Can I hit someones arm while they are shooting?

1

No

2

Yes

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Multiple Choice

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

1

3

2

5

3

7

4

12

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Multiple Choice

What is the line that cuts the court in half?

1

baseline

2

half court line

3

sideline

4

free throw line

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Multiple Choice

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

1

Spike, jab, push

2

Bounce, set, shoot

3

Bump, set, spike

4

Bounce, chest, overhead

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Multiple Choice

What starts a basketball game?

1

jump ball

2

travel

3

double dribble

4

kick off

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Multiple Choice

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

1

Wrist

2

Knuckles

3

Palm

4

Fingerpads

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Multiple Choice

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The Line Labeled with a number 5 is the ___________ .
1
Sideline
2
Free Throw line
3
Mid Court line
4
Baseline

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Multiple Choice

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

1

True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

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The line with the number 3 on it is the __________ line
1
3 pt.
2
Base
3
Side
4
Mid Court

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Multiple Choice

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

1

True

2

False

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Multiple Choice

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

1

Miami Heat

2

Boston Celtics

3

Cleveland Cavaliers

4

New York Knicks

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Multiple Choice

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

1

The ball and the basket

2

Your man and the basket

3

Two offensive players

4

The 3-point line and the key

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This lesson will help you learn the basics of basketball.

Welcome to the Basketball Unit

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