Intro to Basketball

In what year was basketball invented?

• 1981

• 1891

• 1881

Who invented the game of basketball?

• John Smith

• Labron James

• James Naismith

• Stephen Curry

What were used for the first baskets?

• A bucket

• A laundry basket

• An apple basket

• A peach basket

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

• Carry

• Double Dribble

• Travel

• Held ball

The following are considered a foul...

• Hitting

• Charging

• Tripping

• All of the above

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

• 5

• 3

• 7

• As much time as they need

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

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

• 3

• 4

• 5

• No time limit

Which is NOT a type of pass?

• Chest
• Bounce
• Palm
• Overhead

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

• foul
• screen
• rebound