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WorksheetsBASKETBALL
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 30mins
Who created basketball?
Jerry West
Adam Silver
James Naismith
Michael Feierstien
Basketball was created in...
1891
1905
1791
1851
The first version of basketball was played with ...
5 vs 5
9 vs 9
7 vs 7
4 vs 4
Naismith used a _________ as the first hoop.
Milk Crate
Peach Basket
Trash bin
Metal Hoop
Naismith created the sport of basketball because...
He was bored
Wanted to be famous
Needed an indoor sport for the winter
He didn't like soccer
How did Basketball spread through the U.S so fast?
Naismith went on a U.S tour teaching basketball
Naismith introduced the game in a news article called "The Triangle"
Naismith introduced basketball on Sportscenter
The first games played in college basketball were using the 5 vs 5 rules
True
False
In what city was the sport of basketball created?
New York City, New York
London, England
Springfield, Massachusetts
Los Angeles, California
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Area
National Basketball Association
Natural Basketball Association
New Basketball Association
When a player stops dribbling and shuffles their feet the violation is called a ____________________.
Carry
Double Dribble
Travel
Held ball
When passing the ball in-bound a player has _____ seconds to pass it in.
5
3
7
As much time as they need
In basketball, if you shoot a free throw it is worth how many points?
1
2
3
When dribbling the ball a player should keep the ball below their waist and their eyes up.
True
False
How many players are on 1 team in basketball
10
16
1
5
Basketball is a game that is played by .................
two teams of five players
two teams of eleven players
The aim of basketball game is to put the ball in the opponent's .......................
basket
goalpost
The basketball court is divided into ................... with poles holding a basket at each end of the court.
four equal halves.
two equal halves.
In basketball, there are ..........and ...............passes.
thin ; huge.
long ; short.
The chest or bounce pass is used for................. passes
long
short
The ability to send the ball from one teammate to another, in order to beat an opponent or to make basket is referred to as......................
throwing.
passing.
The passes in basketball are.............................
chest, dribbling, scoring
chest, bounce,overhead
The overhead pass is used for .........................
short passes.
long passes.
Dribbling is done with .................hand(s)
one
two
This type of pass bounces on the ground before going to a teammate
Chest Pass
Bounce Pass
Overhead Pass
Lob Pass
When performing a chest pass your hands should be chest level
True
False
Which one of these skills is needed to move down the court when you have the ball?
Running
Jumping
Dribbling
Shooting
The cues for dribbling are eyes forward, finger pads, ball push towards the ground, ball below waist, flex and extend elbow, bend knees to keep the body low
True
False
This skill is used to score points during a game
Passing
Dribbling
Jumping
Shooting
What does the shooting cues B.E.E.F represent?
Balance, Eyes, Elbows, Follow Through
Balance, Eyes, Everytime, Follow Through
Bend, Elbow, Eyes, Free Throw
Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting are 3 of the most important and basic skills required to be successful in basketball
True
False
What starts a basketball game?
jump ball
travel
double dribble
kick off
What is it called when you pass the ball from one hand to the other?
Crossover
Dribble
Pass
Hand
What would be called if a player dribbles with two hands?
carry
travel
walking
double dribble
What part of your hand pushing the ball when dribbling?
Palm
Finger tips
Thumb
Knuckles
What is it called when you dribble and your hand is underneath the basketball?
travel
carry
double dribble
walking
What is it called when you move your feet without dribbling the basketball?
carry
double dribble
travel
swimming
When shooting a lay-up how many steps is the offensive player allowed to take?
0
4
2
As many as they want
How many points are you allowed to score
59
63
19
unlimited
How many steps is a player allowed to take with the ball, when they are NOT shooting a lay-up?
0
2
4
As many as they want
how many points is outside the arc
1
2
3
4
What is is called when player doesn't follow a rule during a game?
Mistake
Foul
Bad
Rule breaking
The team that does not have possession of the basketball and is trying to stop the other team from scoring is on ...
offense
defense
none of the above
The following are considered a foul...
Hitting
Charging
Tripping
All of the above
What is the line that cuts the court in half?
baseline
half court line
sideline
free throw line
The Line Labeled with the number 2 is the __________.
Free Throw
Mid Court
Sideline
Baseline
The Line Labeled with a number 5 is the ___________ .
Mid Court line
Sideline
Free Throw line
Baseline
The line with the number 3 on it is the __________ line
3 pt.
Base
Side
Mid Court
If fouled while not shooting, the ball is given to the team the foul was committed upon. They get the ball at the nearest side or baseline, and have 5 sec. to pass it on court. This is the definition of:
(a)
If the team has committed 7 or more fouls, every foul after that the player that got fouled will get a ( answer ). If they make it in, they get one other. What is the answer - what is supposed to go in the parentheses?
(a)
An offensive foul that is committed when a player pushes or runs over a defensive player is called:
Charging
Blocking
Attacking
illegal personal content resulting from a defender not establishing position in time to prevent an opponent’s drive to the basket is called:
Charging
Blocking
Attacking
Technical fouls include:
Hitting
Slapping
Arguing
Yelling
Personal fouls include:
hitting
Pushing
Slapping
Holding
Double dribbling
