WorksheetsBasketball Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
How many players are on the basketball court at the same time?
5 players
9 players
What is the time limit to inbound the ball in basketball?
5 seconds
10 seconds
How many points is a basket worth if it is made from outside the three-point arc?
2 points
3 points
What is the term for the team that has the ball in basketball?
Defense
Offense
How long does each half last in a college basketball game?
10 minutes
20 minutes
What is the term used for the start of a basketball game when the referee throws the ball between two players?
Jump Ball
Tip Off
Which of the following is NOT considered a personal foul in basketball?
Hit
Push
Dribble
Slap
What happens if a player is fouled while shooting a three-point shot and misses?
The player is awarded one free throw
The player is awarded two free throws
The player is awarded three free throws
The player is not awarded any free throws
What is the penalty called when a player pushes or runs over a defensive player?
Block
Charge
Holding
Screen
What is blocking in basketball?
Illegal personal contact by a defender
Holding the ball for too long
Shooting from outside the three-point line
Passing the ball to a teammate
What type of foul involves violent contact such as hitting or kicking?
Technical foul
Intentional foul
Flagrant foul
Block
What is a technical foul in basketball?
Physical contact with an opponent
Violent contact such as hitting
Offensive language or inappropriate conduct
Holding the ball for too long
What is considered traveling in basketball?
Dribbling the ball with both hands
Taking more than 'one and a half steps' without dribbling the ball
Holding the ball for more than five seconds
Interfering with a shot while it is descending
What is double dribble?
Bouncing the ball with both hands at the same time
Holding the ball for too long
Passing the ball to a teammate
Shooting from outside the three-point line
What happens if a defensive player interferes with a shot while it is descending?
It is a technical foul
It is a flagrant foul
It is goaltending
It is double dribble
Where do centers usually position themselves in basketball?
Near the three-point line
Near the basket
At the half-court line
On the bench
What is the main offensive objective of a center in basketball?
Block shots
Get open to receive a pass and shoot
Steal passes
Dribble the ball quickly
What is the main responsibility of a center in defense?
Dribble and pass
Shoot from outside
Block shots and passes
Organize offensive plays
What are forwards responsible for in offense?
Dribble and pass
Block shots
Get open to receive a pass and make outside shots
Intercept passes
What is the main responsibility of a guard on offense?
Block shots
Organize offensive plays
Recover rebounds
Play under the hoop
What is a guard responsible for on defense?
Shooting from the perimeter
Blocking shots
Stealing passes and contesting shots
Making outside shots
An offensive player can only stay in the key for ____ seconds.
3
4
5
No time limit
How many points is a free throw worth?
4
1
2
3
How many quarters are there in the game?
6
2
4
8
How many fouls can you commit before being completely expelled from the game and having to sit out for the rest of the match?
6
4
2
5
When was basketball invented?
1989
2026
2007
1891
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
Bo Nix
Simone Biles
Michael Jordan
How many gold medals does the men's Olympic team have?
2
6
17
44
How many gold medals does the women's Olympic team have?
9
57
14
4
Who was James Naismith?
Physical Education Teacher
Firefighter
Lawyer
American football player
