Basketball quiz

Identify the positions of a basketball team.

• Guards, Tackles, Centers

• Guards, Centers, Forwards

• Backs, Centers, Receivers

• Midfielders, Forwards, Centers

A made free throw is worth how many points?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the maximum number of points a player can score in a single shot?

• 4

• 5

• 2

• 3

What is the ruling if a player steps on the sideline while dribbling the ball?

• Nothing he/she is considered inbounds

• Player is considered out of bounds and the ball is turned over to the other team

• The payer is given a technical foul and the other team shoots a free throw

• none of the answers listed

A player misses a three-point shot, but is fouled in the act of shooting. How many free throws is he/she awarded?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is not included in the B-E-E-F technique of shooting a basketball?

• Eyes on the target

• Elbow at a 90 degree angle

• Follow through

• All of the answers are included in the B-E-E-F technique

What is the ruling if a player is on the ground and holding the ball and then stands up without dribbling?

• play continues

• travel violation

• holding foul

• jump ball

Which of the following basketball actions does not result in a turnover (other team awarded the ball)?

• traveling

• double dribble

• carrying

• free throw

What type of shot is taken near the top of the three point line?

• hook shot

• shoulder shot

• lay up

• jump shot

Two players have simultaneous possession of the ball, what is the call?

• charging

• foul

• illegal play

• jump ball