Basketball Review

What are the three main skills in basketball?

• jumping, running, throwing
• throwing, dribbbling,  passing
• dribbling, passing, shooting

How many players are allowed in each team of a basketball match?

• 4-5
• 6
•  5 or less
• 5

What are three types of basketball passes discussed in class?

• chest pass, long pass, bounce pass
• bounce pass, push pass, over-head pass
• over-head pass, bounce pass, chest pass

What are the two things to consider when performing a basketball pass?

• throw it hard, thumbs pointing up
• step into it, thumbs pointing down

when shooting the ball...

• bend your knees
• bend your shooting elbow
• both! bend your knees and your shooting elbow

How long is a regular basketball match and how is it divided?

• 2 halves, 12 minutes each
• 4 quarters, 10 minutes each
• 4 quarters, 12 minutes each
• 2 halves, 15 minutes each

What part of your body should be used to dribble a basketball?

• entire hand
• mainly the finger tips
• only the palm of hand

How many points is a free throw worth?

• 1
• 2
• 3

when dribbling...

• keep your back straight
• slightly bend your knees and back
• slap the ball down