Basketball Rules

1. What is traveling in basketball?

• Dribbling the ball with both hands

• Moving without dribbling the ball

• Staying in the paint for more than 3 seconds

• Making contact with a shooter

2. Charging occurs when:

• A defender illegally pushes an offensive player

• An offensive player runs into a defender who has established position

• A player holds the ball too long

• A defender blocks the ball with their forearm

3. 3. Which position is usually responsible for bringing the ball up the court?

• Center

• Power Forward

• Small Forward

• Point Guard

4. Which position is typically the best rebounder and plays closest to the basket?

• Center
• Forward
• Power Forward
• Guard

5. What is a double dribble?

• An action in basketball where a player dribbles without stopping.
• A rule in basketball that allows a player to dribble twice in a row.
• A penalty in basketball for holding the ball too long.
• A violation in basketball where a player dribbles, stops, and then resumes dribbling.

6. Which offensive strategy involves one player blocking a defender so another player can get open?

• Screen (or Pick)
• Double Team
• Isolation Play
• Fast Break

7. A pick-and-roll involves:

• A basketball play involving a screen and a roll to the basket.
• A defensive strategy to block the opponent's shot.
• A play involving a pass and a jump shot.
• A technique for dribbling past defenders.

8. Where is the free-throw line located?

• 18 feet from the center circle, aligned with the free-throw arc.
• 15 feet from the backboard, parallel to the baseline.
• 10 feet from the baseline, perpendicular to the court.
• 12 feet from the sideline, parallel to the hoop.

9. A blocking foul occurs when:

• An offensive player trips a defensive player while dribbling.
• A defensive player jumps to block a shot without contact.
• An offensive player holds the ball for too long without passing.
• A defensive player impedes an offensive player without establishing position.

10. Which of the following is NOT an offensive strategy?

• Defensive strategy
• Proactive measure
• Aggressive approach
• Offensive maneuver