Basic Basketball

Who invented Basketball?

• Cara Lavigne

• James Naismith

• Frederick Guzon

• Wendel Mott

Where was basketball invented?

• Brooklyn

• Springfield

• Canada

• Vegas

The following are samples of basic skills in basketball except?

• Dribbling

• Shooting

• Carrying

• Passing

Which of the following is not a sample of passing skills?

• Lay up

• Overhead

• Chest Pass

• Bounce Pass

The start of the game starts with a __________________.

• Coin toss

• Kick off

• Jump ball

• Free throw

What are the basic positions played in basketball? (choose all that apply)

• Mid-field

• Guard

• Forward

• Quarterback

• Center

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

• carry

• travel

• walking

• double dribble

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

• carry

• travel

• walking

• double dribble

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

• travel

• foul

• walking

• double dribble

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

• defense
• offense