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Basketball Basic Rules

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The game begins with a tip off.

a)

yes

b)

no

2.

I am allowed to bounce the ball then put 2 hands on it then bounce it again.

a)

yes

b)

no

3.

I bounce the ball as I run, then stop, then start bouncing and running again. This is called _____________.

a)

double bouncing

b)

travelling

c)

two bounce

4.

The red team is playing against the blue team. The ball goes out of bounds. The red team touched it last. Who throws it back in?

a)

red team

b)

blue team

5.

Overhead, chest and bounce are all types of ____________ in basketball

a)

catches

b)

passes

c)

rules

6.

If I stop moving and bouncing the ball I am allowed to move one foot (pivot) in order to pass the ball to a teammate.

a)

yes

b)

no

7.

If I am dribbling the basketball and I pick up my dribble, can I dribble again?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Can I take more than 2 steps with the basketball?

a)

Yes

b)

No

9.

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

10.

What starts a basketball game?

a)

jump ball

b)

travel

c)

double dribble

d)

kick off

11.

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

a)

carry

b)

travel

c)

walking

d)

double dribble

12.

What part of your hand pushing the ball when dribbling?

a)

Palm

b)

Finger tips

c)

Thumb

d)

Knuckles

13.

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

a)

carry

b)

double dribble

c)

travel

d)

swimming

14.

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

a)

double dribble

b)

travel

c)

carry

d)

walking

15.

What is is called when player doesn't follow a rule during a game?

a)

Mistake

b)

Foul

c)

Bad

d)

Rule breaking

16.

The following are considered a foul...

a)

Hitting

b)

Charging

c)

Tripping

d)

All of the above

17.

The Line Labeled with the number 2 is the __________.

a)

Free Throw

b)

Mid Court

c)

Sideline

d)

Baseline

18.

The Line Labeled with a number 5 is the ___________ .

a)

Mid Court line

b)

Sideline

c)

Free Throw line

d)

Baseline

19.

When dribbling the basketball, why should I keep my eyes up?

a)

I shouldn't

b)

To see where my teammates are

c)

To see what's in front of me

d)

So I can see if my mom is watching

20.
If a player is hit while they are in the process of shooting the basketball, what is called?
a)
A timeout
b)
A foul
c)
A jump ball
d)
Nothing.  It's ok to hit people while they are shooting.
21.

The Definition of Double Dribbling - When a player either stops their dribble and begins again or when a player uses two hands to dribble the basketball.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

How many people are allowed on the court at once

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

23.

Which is NOT a type of pass

a)

Chest

b)

Bounce

c)

Palm

d)

Overhead

24.

Which one of these is a type of basketball pass?

a)

Side

b)

Overhead

c)

Body

d)

Bounce

25.

What starts a basketball game?

a)

jump ball

b)

travel

c)

double dribble

d)

kick off

26.

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

a)

carry

b)

double dribble

c)

travel

d)

swimming

27.

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

a)

carry

b)

travel

c)

walking

d)

double dribble

28.

What is it called when you pass the ball from one hand to the other?

a)

Crossover

b)

Dribble

c)

Pass

d)

Hand

29.

Which is NOT a type of pass

a)

Chest

b)

Bounce

c)

Palm

d)

Overhead

30.

When shooting a lay-up how many steps is the offensive player allowed to take?

a)

0

b)

4

c)

2

d)

As many as they want

31.

How many points do you get per free throw

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

32.

how many points is outside the arc

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

33.

What is is called when player doesn't follow a rule during a game?

a)

Mistake

b)

Foul

c)

Bad

d)

Rule breaking

34.

The following are considered a foul...

a)

Hitting

b)

Charging

c)

Tripping

d)

All of the above

35.

What is the line that cuts the court in half?

a)

baseline

b)

half court line

c)

sideline

d)

free throw line

36.

The Line Labeled with the number 2 is the __________.

a)

Free Throw

b)

Mid Court

c)

Sideline

d)

Baseline

37.

The Line Labeled with a number 5 is the ___________ .

a)

Mid Court line

b)

Sideline

c)

Free Throw line

d)

Baseline

38.

The line with the number 3 on it is the __________ line

a)

3 pt.

b)

Base

c)

Side

d)

Mid Court

39.

Basketball players .................. wear shorts.

a)

must

b)

must NOT

40.

Five players, in basketball, from each team ................ be on the court at all times.

a)

must NOT

b)

must

41.

You ......... kick the ball (basketball).

a)

must NOT

b)

must

42.

The ball ......... stay inside the lines of the court (basketball).

a)

must NOT

b)

must

43.

You ......... hold the ball and run (basketball).

a)

must

b)

must NOT

44.

You .......... hit the other players.

a)

must NOT

b)

must

45.

Where can the ball thrown?

a)

The ball can only be thrown to the teammate.

b)

The ball cannot be thrown by both hands.

c)

The ball can be thrown in any direction.

46.

Can the ball be batted by the fist.

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

Yes but only if you are a pro player

47.

Can a player run with holding a ball?

a)

Yes a player can run wherever he wants to but only with both hands

b)

A player cannot run when he catches the ball with both hands

c)

Yes he can when he use mangekyou sharingan

48.

Which is the suitable court to play basketball?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

Which is the famous basketball team?

a)
b)
c)
d)
50.

What is the main thing you need to win a basketball match?

a)

A comfortable shoe

b)

Teamwork and plan

c)

A expensive ball

d)

A great coach