Basketball Lindley Quiz

An official basketball game begins with

• a "jump ball" from the home team's 3-point arc.

• the home team inbounds the ball behind teh baseline of their basketball.

• the home team inbounds the ball behind the sideline on their side of the court.

• a "jump ball" from the center circle.

In basketball, a basket is worth how many points when made outside the opposition's semi-circle?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The game of basketball was invented by

• Peyton Manning

• Abner Doubleday

• Walter Camp

• Dr. James Naismith

The object of the game of basketball is

• for one team to steal the ball more than their opponent

• for one team to score more points than their opponent.

• for one team to commit less fouls than their opponent. 

• for one team to keep possession of the ball longer than their opponent

In basketball, when a shot bounces off the backboard or basket and the ball is grabbed by a player

• Assist

• Blocking Out

• Rebound

• Steal

When one person dribbles a basketball, stops and picks up the ball and starts to dribble again or dribble with two hands simultaneously. 

• Traveling

• Double Dribble

• Pick

• Pivot

When shooting a basketball, your hands should be placed

• with both hands on the bottom of the ball. 

• with both hands on the back of the ball.

• with one hand on the back of the ball and the other hand on the side of the ball. 

• with one hand on each side of the ball. 

In basketball, which movement would be the most efficient when shooting a lay-up from the right side of the basket? 

• Take off from the right foot, shoot with the right hand.

• Take off from the left foot, shoot with both hands.

• Stand on both feet, shoot with the right hand.

• Take off from the left foot, shoot with the right hand.

In basketball, three of the main types of passes in the game of basketball include all of the following except the _________. 

• underhand pass.

• overhead pass. 

• bounce pass.

• chest pass.

When dribbling a basketball, the player's eyes should be focused

• downward in order to control the ball.

• forward in order to pass to a teammate.

• downward in order to see the feet of the defensive player. 

• forward in order to alternate hands quickly.