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Basketball Rules Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happens if a player stops dribbling and then starts dribbling again?

a)

The player can continue playing without any penalty.

b)

The player is charged with a traveling violation.

c)

The player is charged with a double-dribble violation.

d)

The player must pass the ball to a teammate.

2.

How many steps can a player take without dribbling before it's considered traveling?

a)

1 step

b)

2 steps

c)

3 steps

d)

4 steps

3.

Is it legal to dribble with both hands at the same time?

a)

Yes, as long as the ball doesn't touch the ground.

b)

No, it's considered a violation.

c)

Yes, but only in the defensive half.

d)

No, unless you are passing to a teammate.

4.

What is the rule for a successful pass in basketball?

a)

The ball must touch the ground before reaching the teammate.

b)

The ball must not touch any other player before reaching the teammate.

c)

The ball can be passed in any manner, as long as it reaches a teammate.

d)

The ball must be passed backward.

5.

What is a bounce pass?

a)

A pass where the ball bounces off the wall.

b)

A pass where the ball bounces on the ground before reaching a teammate.

c)

A pass that bounces off the backboard.

d)

A pass that bounces off an opponent.

6.

Can a player catch their own airball if they haven't touched anything else?

a)

Yes, if it was intended as a pass.

b)

No, it's considered a traveling violation.

c)

Yes, but only in the defensive half.

d)

No, it's considered a self-pass and is not allowed.

7.

What is the penalty for dribbling out of bounds?

a)

The opposing team gets possession of the ball.

b)

The player gets a free throw.

c)

The game continues without any penalty.

d)

The player's team loses a point.

8.

How is a chest pass performed?

a)

By throwing the ball to a teammate using both hands from the chest level.

b)

By bouncing the ball once before it reaches the teammate.

c)

By throwing the ball over the head with both hands.

d)

By kicking the ball to a teammate.

9.

What constitutes a legal dribble?

a)

Bouncing the ball with one hand on top of the ball.

b)

Bouncing the ball with both hands on the sides of the ball.

c)

Bouncing the ball with the fingertips, keeping the hand above the ball.

d)

Bouncing the ball while sitting on the ground.

10.

In basketball, what is an overhead pass?

a)

A pass made by throwing the ball from over the head with both hands.

b)

A pass made by bouncing the ball over an opponent's head.

c)

A pass made by throwing the ball under the legs.

d)

A pass made by kicking the ball over the head.