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Basketball 101

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is it called when you move your feet without dribbling the basketball?

a)

carry

b)

double dribble

c)

travel

d)

swimming

2.

What would be called if a player dribbles with two hands?

a)

carry

b)

travel

c)

walking

d)

double dribble

3.

What is called when you dribble, pick up the ball, and dribble again?

a)

double dribble

b)

travel

c)

carry

d)

walking

4.

How many points is a made free throw worth?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

5.

What is called when you are slapping at someone while they are dribbling the basketball?

a)

travel

b)

foul

c)

walking

d)

double dribble

6.
Which is NOT a type of pass?
a)
Chest
b)
Bounce
c)
Palm
d)
Overhead
7.
The team that has possession of the ball and is trying to score is called ______________. 
a)
defense
b)
offense
8.

The team that does not have possession of the basketball and is trying to stop the other team from scoring is on ...

a)

offense

b)

defense

c)

none of the above

9.

Who invented Baketball

a)

James Naismith

b)

Michael Jordan

c)

Lebron James

d)

Charles Barkley

10.

What were the first basketball hoops

a)

Sticks

b)

Peach baskets

c)

Fruit

d)

Paper

11.

How many people were on the court when basketball first started

a)

9

b)

5

c)

6

d)

4

12.

What do we call this position?

a)

Triple Hold

b)

Triple Threat

c)

Side Hold

d)

Protecting the ball

13.

What does NBA stand for?

a)

National Basketball Area

b)

National Basketball Association

c)

Natural Basketball Association

d)

New Basketball Association

14.

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

a)

Carry

b)

Double Dribble

c)

Travel

d)

Held ball

15.
Gaining possession of the ball after an unsuccessful shooting attempt is called a ______________.  
a)
foul
b)
screen
c)
rebound
16.

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

a)

True

b)

False

17.
Do guys and girls use different size balls?
a)
yes
b)
no
18.
Who holds the record for most points scored in one NBA game?
a)
Wilt Chamberlain
b)
Kobe Bryant
c)
Michael Jordan
19.

Can I take more than 2 steps with the basketball?

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

In a regular game of basketball, how many people are on the court at one time (per team)?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

10

d)

5

21.

Can I hit someones arm while they are shooting?

a)

No

b)

Yes

22.

What is the line that cuts the court in half?

a)

baseline

b)

half court line

c)

sideline

d)

free throw line

23.

What starts a basketball game?

a)

jump ball

b)

travel

c)

double dribble

d)

kick off

24.
The Line Labeled with a number 5 is the ___________ .
a)
Sideline
b)
Free Throw line
c)
Mid Court line
d)
Baseline
25.
The line with the number 3 on it is the __________ line
a)
3 pt.
b)
Base
c)
Side
d)
Mid Court