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Basketball

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what year was basketball invented?

a)

1981

b)

1891

c)

1881

2.

Who invented the game of basketball?

a)

John Smith

b)

Labron James

c)

James Naismith

d)

Stephen Curry

3.

What were used for the first baskets?

a)

A bucket

b)

A laundry basket

c)

An apple basket

d)

A peach basket

4.

When a player stops dribbling and shuffles their feet the violation is called a ____________________.

a)

Carry

b)

Double Dribble

c)

Travel

d)

Held ball

5.

The following are considered a foul...

a)

Hitting

b)

Charging

c)

Tripping

d)

All of the above

6.

When passing the ball in-bound a player has _____ seconds to pass it in.

a)

5

b)

3

c)

7

d)

As much time as they need

7.

In basketball, if you shoot a free throw it is worth how many points?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

8.

An offensive player can only stay in the key for ____ seconds.

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

No time limit

9.
Which is NOT a type of pass?
a)
Chest
b)
Bounce
c)
Palm
d)
Overhead
10.
Gaining possession of the ball after an unsuccessful shooting attempt is called a ______________.  
a)
foul
b)
screen
c)
rebound
11.
Keeping one foot planted on the ground while stepping with the other foot is called a ___________.  
a)
foul
b)
travel
c)
pivot
12.

When dribbling the ball a player should keep the ball below their waist and their eyes up.

a)

True

b)

False