WorksheetsBasketball Rules, Violations and Fouls
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The game begins with a tip off.
yes
no
I am allowed to bounce the ball then put 2 hands on it then bounce it again.
yes
no
I bounce the ball as I run, then stop, then start bouncing and running again. This is called _____________.
double bouncing
travelling
two bounce
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?
red team
blue team
How many seconds does a player have to throw the ball in from out of bounds?
3 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
A foul is when a player does something that hurts another player.
yes
no
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.
yes
no
I can put my back to the basket and bounce the ball moving backwards for as long as I want.
yes
no
It occurs when the player breaks one of the rules of Basketball.
As a result, the ball is awarded to the opponent.
Violation
Foul
Shooting
Blocking
It is an illegal action that can be committed by player from one team against a player from the opposing team.
Goaltending
Violation
Foul
Traveling
When a player uses their body position to prevent their opponent from advancing.
Blocking foul
Elbowing
Shooting foul
Intentional foul
A move(foul) in which an offensive player runs into a stationary opponent.
Blocking
Flagrant foul
Shooting foul
Charging
A foul committed in a violent/harmful manner.
blocking foul
over-the-back
flagrant foul
shooting foul
When a defender makes contact with offensive player who is in the act of shooting the basketball.
blocking foul
charging foul
Shooting foul
Loose ball foul
A foul committed on purpose, usually by a defender, to stop the clock or prevent a basket.
Intentional foul
Flagrant foul
Loose ball foul
Blocking foul
Violations and misconduct that are detrimental to the game. These are penalized by free-throw opportunities.
Over-the-back
Technical foul
Shooting foul
Blocking foul
When a player uses their foot/leg to cause their opponent to fall or lose their balance.
Loose ball foul
Tripping
Blocking
Charging
A foul committed while both teams are contesting possession of the ball. This is often consists of grabbing, checking, or pushing another player.
Pushing foul
Blocking foul
Loose ball foul
Charging foul
Personal fouls include:
hitting
Pushing
Slapping
Holding
Double dribbling
Technical fouls include:
Hitting
Slapping
Arguing
Yelling
