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WorksheetsBasketball Quiz
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 40mins
Who invented basketball?
Dr. James Naismith
1891
Dr. Bob Hill
When was basketball invented?
1891
1892
1893
1894
The original 13 rules of basketball have never been modified.
No
Yes
Where did a person throw the ball originally?
Peach Basket
Apple Basket
Iron Hoops
When were the iron hoops and hammock style basket introduced?
1893
1894
1895
1896
When did basketball become an Olympic sport?
In the 1938 Berlin Olympics
In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
How many Americans participate in the sport?
30 Million
30 Thousands
30 Billion
30
To start a Chest or Push Pass
1. Hold the ball with both hands keeping elbows close to the body.
2. Fingers need to be spread apart with the thumbs pointed inward
3. Step toward the receiver and whip the ball with a strong wrist snap and push of thumbs and fingers
Make arms follow through in the direction of the pass 4
Bounce Pass - This pass may be executed using on or two hands.
For the two handed bounce pass, hold the ball as you would for a chest pass, but a waist level. The one handed bounce pass is executed directly from the dribble1.
Push the ball outward and down with enough force and at the proper angle to bounce the ball to a teammate2
The bounce pass should only be used for short passes 3
Two handed Overhead Pass
1. Hold and throw the ball with both hands.
2. Bring the ball well above and slightly behind the head with both hands
3. Release the ball with a strong wrist snap and extension of the arms
4 Arms and hands follow through through in the direction of the pass
Dribble
1. Dribble with the body low protection and the head up.
2. Dribble with the hand farthest from the defender and use the body to protect the ball
3. spread the fingers and relax the wrist and fingers. Control the ball with the fingers,
pushing it down and forward.
4. Do not bat or slap the ball, keep a gap between the palm of the hand and the ball
Rebounding
1. Rebounding is used to retrieve a missed shot. It can be performed by the offensive and defensive players
2. Time the jump to coincide with catching the ball at the height of the jump
3. Firmly grasp the ball with both hands on the sides of the ball.
4. Keep elbow outside the ball to keep a tight grip and prevent opponents from stealing the ball.
Jumpe Sho
1. Come to a stop from the dribble and execute a controlled jump.
2. At the same bring the ball overhead, with the shooting hand behind the elbow of the shooting arm under the ball and the other hand in front.
3. At the peak of the leap, remove the balance hand and release the ball with extension of the right forearm and good wrist extension
Lay up
1. Strop dribbling when the right foot is on the floor, step with the left foot, bring the right knee and jump off the left foot, leap high into the air, shifting the ball to the shooting hand and raise the shooting hand as high as possible above and in front of the head.
2. Release the ball of the fingertips laying if softly against the backboard.
3. Use both hands to bring the ball up for the shot and do not remove the balancing hand too soon.
A two handed pass from chest to chest with out touching the ground
Chest Pass
Bounce Pass
A one or two handed pass which contacts the floor and is received by a teammate at waist level.
Bounce Pass
Dribble
To bounce and control the ball with one hand while walking or running
Dribble
Free Throw
An unobstructed shot from the foul line, worth one point, warded as a penalty for a foul by the opposing team.
Free throw
Throw
A shot from alongside the basket using the backboard as a guide
Lay up
Lay trup
A field goal attempt in which the ball is released at the top of a vertical jum. Also called a jumper.
Jump shot
Rack shot.
A shot that bounces off the basket or backboard and remains in play, to be recovered by either team.
Rebound
Regroup
Boxing out is a technique used to obtain rebounds by players positioning themselves between the other player and the basket, and maintaining body contact with the player he is guarding.
Box Out
Out Box
A style of team defense in which each player is assigned to guard a specific player
Man Defense
Land Defense
A style of team defense in which each player is assigned to guard a specific player
Man Defense
Cat Defense
A style of team defense in which each player is assigned to guard a designted floor area, rather that a specific player.
Zone Defense
Man Defense
It is a blocking move by an offensive player, by standing beside or behind a defender, to free a teammate to shoo, receive a pass, or drive in to score.
Screen
Layer
A pass or handoff resulting in a basket by a teammate.
Assist
Help
Foul by an offensive player who runs into a defensive player who has established legal court position
Charge
Large
Illegally moving the ball by violating the dribbling rule
Travel
Distance
Is a violation in which a player dribbles the ball clearly with a combination of either one or two hands then proceeds to dribble again.
Double Dribble
Pivot
The pivot is a skill used to elude an opponent when a plater has the ball. A Forward Pivot is executed by keeping one foot in place on the floor and moving the other forward and across the foot in place. A reverse Pivot is executed by
Pivot
Rivot
To win a team must score more points than their opponent
yes
no
One point per successful free throw two points per two point field goal, and three points per three-point field goal
yes
no
There are five players per team.
Yes
no
The ball is advanced by dribbling and passing down court.
Yes
No
Games are started with a jump ball in the middle of the court.
Yes
No
Turnover occur when the rule violations are made. Some examples of this include, but are not limited to
Traveling, Stepping out of bounds, Double Dribble
Moving the ball into the back-court once it has been advanced to the front-court (over and back)
The ball must be taken out of bounds by the opposing team after a basket is made.
Yes
No
The two main types of defense are Zone and Man-to-Man
Yes
No
The five positions consist of two forwards, two guards, and one center.
Yes
No
There is a 3 second time limit in the key on offensive
Yes
No
There is a 5 second time limit to throw the ball in.
Yes
No
Free throws are awarded when fouls occur. Some examples of this include but are not limit to; Charging, Blocking, Pushing, Holding, Tripping, Hacking, or Kneeing!
Yes
No
Free-Throw
Focus on the center of the
hoop when shooting the ball.
The ball should be rolled off
the fingertips, causing back-
spin.
The wrist should be cocked
with the ball wresting on the
fingers and not touching the
inside balm of the hand.
The elbows should be on line
to the target area.
The opposite hand should be
place don the ball in a posi-
tion that is comfortable.
This hand should not inter-
fere with the shooting motion.
The eyes should be focused
on the basket.
The shoulders should be
squared off to the basket.
How to do a dribble
1. Use your fingers instead of your palm
2. Keep your knees bent
4. Keep your eyes up
5. Dribble the ball below the waist or knees
3. Your back should be straight
What are the three types of passes?
Chest Pass.
Bounce Pass.
Overhead Pass.
Leg Pass.
BEEF
Balance
Eyes
Elbow
Follow-Through
Crossing the free throw line is a violation.
yup
no
How many points is a made free throw worth?
1
2
3
5
How many points is a basket made inside the three point line?
1
2
3
5
How many points is a basket made outside the three point line?
1
2
3
5
What is in the picture?
Rim
Net
Hoop
Basketball
What is in the picture?
Jersey
Basketball
Rim
Net
What can you see in the picture?
Net
Basketball
Sideline
Hoop
How are Shooting Fire throws different from other shots?
Shot given by team by a consequence for a penalty!
What am I doin!
Why is a bounce pass less likely to result in a turn over?
A turnover is done by traveling and bouncing more than twice which bounce pass isn't!
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What is A?
Paint Key, can't be here for more than 5 sec
Free Throw Line
What is B
3pt line and outside is 3
Free throw
C
Center Circle
Half Court Line
D
Free Throw Line
Half Court Line
E
Half Court Line
Cross Free Throw
F
Base Line
Sideline
G
Sideline
Free Throw
5 sec to to change ball to teammate from outbounds
yes
no
What are the positions in basketball?
Guards Forwards Centers
yup
3 types of fouls include
traveling, stepping, double dribble.
yes
