WorksheetsBasketball Basics Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main objective of a basketball game?
To dribble the ball the most
To pass the ball to all teammates
To outscore the opponent by shooting the ball into your basket
To have the tallest players
How is the basketball court divided?
Into three equal parts
By a mid-court line
Into four quarters
By a diagonal line
What is the term for advancing the ball up the court by bouncing it with one hand?
Passing
Shooting
Dribbling
Rebounding
What is the purpose of a jump ball in basketball?
To start the game
To end the game
To score a point
To substitute a player
Which skill involves putting the ball through the hoop?
Dribbling
Passing
Shooting
Defending
What is the purpose of moving without the ball in basketball?
To rest
To get open for a pass or shot
To confuse the opponent
To waste time
How many points is a shot worth if made beyond the 3-point line?
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
What happens when a player is fouled during the act of shooting the basketball inside the three point line but does not make the shot?
The player is awarded 1 free throw
The player is awarded 2 free throws
The player is awarded 3 free throws
The player is awarded the ball out of bounds
What is the maximum number of fouls a player can commit before being removed from a basketball game?
3 fouls
4 fouls
5 fouls
6 fouls
Which foul occurs when an offensive player makes contact with a defender who has established a set position?
Blocking
Charging
Holding
Hand Check
How many points is a single free-throw worth?
1 Point
2 Points
A team foul
All of the above
H.O.R.S.E and "Around the World" are both examples of
Have shooting contests only from the free throw line.
Have shooting contests from different spots on the court.
Have shooting contests only from the three-point line.
Have shooting contests only from the half-court line.
Once a player has stopped dribbling, they cannot start another dribble. A player who starts dribbling again is called for an infraction.
Double-Dribbling
Traveling
Carrying
Foul
If an offensive player takes 3 or more steps without dribbling the ball they are called for an infraction.
Double-Dribbling
Traveling
Carrying
If a dribbling player touches the bottom of the basketball and continues to dribble, they are called for an infraction.
Double-Dribbling
Traveling
Carrying
Foul
Gaining an unfair advantage through physical contact
Double-Dribbling
Traveling
Carrying
Foul
