Basketball Study Guide Quiz

How many players are there per team on the basketball court?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the consequence of a violation in basketball?

• Turnover

• Timeout

• Substitution

• Jump ball

What is the method of putting the ball in play from out of bounds called?

• Jump ball

• Free throw

• Throw-in

• Dribble

What is the penalty for a personal foul in basketball?

• Loss of possession

• Technical foul

• Turnover

• Foul shots

How many points is a field goal worth in basketball?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the offensive strategy in basketball called?

• Defense

• Rebounding

• Triple-threat

• Screening

What is the defensive strategy where a player guards the same person no matter where they go?

• Person-to-person

• Zone

• Full-court press

• Trap

How many hands can you dribble the ball with in basketball?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the shooting technique used for foul shots and other stationary shots?

• Jump shot

• Hook shot

• Layup

• Set shot

What is the most common type of pass used in basketball?

• Chest pass

• Bounce pass

• Overhead pass

• Behind-the-back pass