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Worksheetsbasketball trivia
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
when your team doesn't have the ball what position are you
a)
offense
b)
defense
2.
How many points is a free throw worth
a)
3
b)
2
c)
1
d)
5
3.
do guys and girls use different balls
a)
yes
b)
no
4.
Which is NOT a type of pass?
a)
Chest
b)
Bounce
c)
Palm
d)
Overhead
5.
How high are basketball rims?
a)
10 Feet
b)
8 Feet
c)
8.5 Feet
d)
9 Feet
6.
The team that has possession of the ball and is trying to score is called ______________.
a)
defense
b)
offense
7.
The object of the game of the basketball is to score points by
a)
intercepting a pass.
b)
stealing the ball.
c)
shooting it into the basket for a goal.
8.
A Field Goal (inside the arc) is worth ________ point(s).
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
9.
A Field Goal behind the 3 point arc is worth ____________ point(s).
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
10.
The number of players that can be on the court at one time (per team) is _________.
a)
3
b)
5
c)
unlimited
11.
When we dribble in basketball, we use our ___________ for better control of the ball.
a)
fingertips
b)
palms
c)
feet
12.
Why do we keep our head up when we dribble?
a)
for better control of the ball
b)
so our moms can see us in the stands
c)
So we can look for teammates to pass to and also look for defenders that will try to take the ball
13.
During a lay-up you can take ________ step(s) without being penalized.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
unlimited
14.
If you take more than the steps allowed during a lay-up, or you take steps without dribbling the ball, it is called ____________.
a)
travelling
b)
double dribbling
c)
carrying
15.
This occurs when a player dribbles the ball, stops dribbling, then dribbles the ball again.
a)
Carry
b)
Double Dribble
c)
Foul
16.
A legal method of blocking without causing contact is called a ______________.
a)
foul
b)
screen
c)
rebound
17.
When a player dribbles the ball, lets it rest in the palm of her hand, and then dribbles again, it is called a ________________.
a)
travel
b)
double dribble
c)
carry
18.
Gaining possession of the ball after an unsuccessful shooting attempt is called a ______________.
a)
foul
b)
screen
c)
rebound
19.
Keeping one foot planted on the ground while stepping with the other foot is called a ___________.
a)
foul
b)
travel
c)
pivot
20.
When a player without the ball remains in the free-throw lane more than 3 seconds while their team is in possession of the ball it is a __________________.
a)
five-second lane violation
b)
three-second lane violation
c)
foul
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