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Basketball rules

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what year was basketball invented, and by whom?

a)

1891, James Naismith

b)

1906, James Miller

c)

1935, John Curry

d)

1975, Michael Jordan

2.

What were used for the first baskets?

a)

Laundry basket

b)

Peach basket

c)

Apple basket

3.

If a basket is made outside of the semi circle, how much is it worth?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

Nothing

4.

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

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

Can I take more than 2 steps with the basketball?

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

How many points is a free throw worth?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

2

d)

Nothing

7.

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

a)

Carry

b)

Walking

c)

Travel

d)

Double dribbling

8.

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

a)

Carry

b)

Travel

c)

Double dribble

d)

Swimming

9.

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

a)

Double dribble

b)

Travel

c)

Carry

d)

Walking

10.

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

a)

Mistake

b)

Bad

c)

Rule breaking

d)

Foul

11.

What are the two types of fouls in basketball?

a)

Personal

b)

Team

c)

Unsporting behavior

d)

Player

12.

The following are considered a foul...

a)

Charging

b)

Tripping

c)

Hitting

d)

All of the above