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Basketball quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why do we dribble close to our body?
a)
It's cooler
b)
We are faster
c)
Better control/Keep away from defense
d)
So we are slower
2.

This occurs when a player dribbles the ball, picks the ball up, then dribbles the ball again.

a)

Carry

b)

Double Dribble

c)

Foul

3.

When a player dribbles the ball, lets it rest in the palm of his/her hand, and then dribbles again, it is called a ________________.

a)

travel

b)

double dribble

c)

carry

4.
Why should we keep our head up when dribbling?
a)
So we can see what's happening on the court
b)
So we can wave to our buddy
c)
Looking down in boring
d)
You don't look up when dribbling
5.

How many players are on the court for each team?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

6

6.

What should you do after the ball has been released when you shoot?

a)

Watch it go into the hoop

b)

Follow-through

c)

Wave to the crowd

d)

Give a high-five to a teammate

7.

How does a basketball game start?

a)

Home team gets the ball

b)

The better team gets the ball

c)

Jump ball

d)

Paper,Rock,Scissors

8.

What should your arm look like when you follow-through?

a)

Put it in the cookie jar!

b)

A rock

c)

A blade of grass

d)

A baseball bat

9.
All of the following types are basketball passes except
a)
dribble pass
b)
bounce pass
c)
overhead pass
d)
chest pass
10.
You may run down the court while holding the pass
a)
true
b)
false
11.
When dribbling you use_____ to control the ball
a)
fingerpads
b)
fingernails
c)
palms
d)
thumbs
12.
To be a good basketball dribbler 
a)
keep eyes up
b)
keep ball waist level or lower
c)
dribble using fingerpads
d)
all of the above
13.

Man to man defense means that you must guard a specific opponent.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

You should learn how to dribble with both hands.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

When shooting, you should aim for the rim.

a)

True

b)

False