8th Grade PARA Quiz

What is it called when a player makes contact with the ball when it is above the cylinder?

• Block

• Deflection

• Goaltending

• Interference

What kind of foul is committed when the ref determines it was intentional?

• Regular

• Technical

• Flagrant

• Common

How long can a player hold the basketball while be defended without dribbling?

• 3 Seconds

• 6 Seconds

• 10 Seconds

• 5 Seconds

Who is credited with inventing basketball?

• Dr. Michael Richardson

• Jim Roberts

• James Naismith

• Richard Nasshan

Outside of the NBA, what is the highest official number a player is allowed to wear on their uniform?

• 45

• 35

• 75

• 55

When player is dribbling and they cup the ball from underneath and roll their hand over the ball, what violation is called?

• Handling

• Traveling

• Turnover

• Carrying

How many feet away from the hoop is the free throw line?

• 15 feet

• 18 feet

• 15 feet and 4 inches

• 10 feet

Which NBA team has won the most NBA Championships?

• Chicago Bulls

• Los Angeles Lakers

• Miami Heat

• Boston Celtics

What is the main muscle being exercised while performing a curl?

• Biceps Femoris

• Gastrocnemius

• Triceps

• Biceps Brachii

What is the main muscle being exercised while performing a pull up

• Deltoid

• Rhomboid

• Latisimuss Dorsi

• Pectoralis