Rules of Basketball

What is the maximum number of steps a player can take without dribbling before it is considered traveling?

• One step

• Two steps

• Three steps

• Four steps

In basketball, what is it called when a player makes physical contact with an opponent to gain an unfair advantage?

• Blocking

• Charging

• Fouling

• Traveling

What is the correct way to position your hands when shooting a basketball?

• Both hands behind the ball

• Dominant hand behind the ball and the other hand on the side

• Both hands on either side of the ball

• Dominant hand in front and the other hand behind the ball

How many points is a shot worth when made from beyond the three-point line?

• 1 point

• 2 points

• 3 points

• 4 points

How many players from one team are allowed on the court during a game?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the term for dribbling the ball, stopping, and then beginning to dribble again?

• Double-dribble

• Traveling

• Crossover

• Pump fake

How many fouls does a player get before they are fouled out in a standard basketball game?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the main objective of basketball?

• To dribble the ball across the court

• To score points by shooting the ball through the opponent's hoop

• To block the opponent's shots

• To accumulate the least number of fouls

What is it called when a player takes too many steps with the ball without dribbling?

• Charging

• Traveling

• Double-dribble

• Pivot

Which of the following is NOT a type of foul in basketball?

• Personal foul

• Technical foul

• Flagrant foul

• Invisible foul