Basketball Quiz

The defensive system in which each player guards an assigned individual.

• Man to Man

• Zone

• 3 point

• Option

This occurs when 2 or more players grab the ball simultaneously for a second or more trying to gain possession.

• A foul is called on the offense

• 2 points are awarded to each team

• Jump ball - alternating possession

• A foul is called on the defense

Defensive system in which players are designated a specific area to guard.

• Man to Man

• Zone

• 3 point

• Box and 1

Moving both feet without dribbling the ball (assume you have possession of the ball).

• Jump ball

• Interference

• Screening

• Traveling

Excessive contact with another player.

• Is legal and encouraged

• Never happens

• Is a foul

• Results in a jump ball

Your team can have no more than 5 players on the court at the same time.

• True

• False

If you are dribbling the ball and pick it up, you can resume dribbling if you have to.

• True

• False

If a defensive player has established their position on the court, an offensive player may run into them while driving to the basket without penalty.

• True

• False

When dribbling or shooting you want to use your fingers to control the ball, not the palm of your hand.

• True

• False

An offensive player has 5 seconds to put the ball in play. Failure to do so results in a turnover.

• True

• False