PNU TEAM SPORTS PART 1

Who created the game of basketball?

• Walter A. Hakanson

• James A. Naismith

• Kareem Abdul Jabbar

• William J. Morgan

What equipment is worn by the catcher in softball for safety?

• Mask and body protector

• Glove and Uniform

• Mask and Mitt

• Spikes and Mask

What is the position of the spiker’s hand at the beginning of the forward swing to hit the ball?

• Over the spiker’s head

• Over the spiker’s right shoulder

• Out to the side of the spiker’s shoulder

• Above and slightly behind the spiker’s head

What was the original type of basket used for basketball?

• peach basket

• sewing basket

• fish basket

• trash basket

Which is used for timing periods of play and intervals between them?

• 24-second device

• Game clock

• Stopwatch

• Wristwatch

Which movement would be most efficient when shooting a lay-up from the right side of the basket?

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

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

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

• Stand on both feet, shoot with right hand.

Which statement concerning the pivot is untrue?

• It is an offensive maneuver.

• It is a defensive maneuver.

• It is a method of evading an opponent.

• It is executed by lifting both feet from the floor.

What is the most significant factor to stress when executing a pass?

• handling the ball with the fingers

• using a wrist snap upon release

• stepping into the pass

• keeping the elbows in

What is the most executed factor in the execution of an accurate bounce pass?

• Lowering the release point

• Rotating the wrists inward

• Initiating the pass with a stride

• Having correct point of contact on the floor

Where should a player’s eyes be focused when dribbling?

• downward in order to control the ball

• forward in order to pass to a teammate

• forward in order to alternate hands quickly

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