Q4 Basketball Quiz 0&1

In basketball, what is the job of the offense?

• To prevent the other team from scoring
• To foul the other team
• To make sure the other team gets the ball
• To score points

In basketball, what is the job of the defense?

• To prevent the other team from scoring
• To score points
• To pass the ball to open teammates
• To not get the ball stolen

If the offense loses the ball out of bounds, who gets to throw it back in bounds?

• The offense
• The defense
• The special team
• None of the above

What is the main rule for the defense?

• To score points
• To foul
• to keep the offense from scoring and not to foul
• None of the above

TRUE or FALSE: When you have the basketball you have to dribble if you want to move.

• True
• False

Carrying in basketball means

• holding it in both hands is allowed.
• placing your hand underneath the ball during dribbling and is not allowed.
• a type of pass.
• None of the above

When shooting a basketball or going for a layup where does your power come from?

• Your legs
• Your arm
• Your back
• Your wrist

When shooting a basketball correctly where should the elbow of your shooting hand be?

• To the side of the ball
• Directly under the ball
• On top of the ball
• On the right side of the ball

9. TRUE or FALSE: When dribbling you should keep your dribble at shoulder height.

• True
• False

10. What violation is called when a player dribbles the ball with 2 hands?

• Carrying
• Traveling
• Hand ball
• Double dribble