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Basketball Basics Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main objective of a basketball game?

a)

To dribble the ball the most

b)

To pass the ball to all teammates

c)

To outscore the opponent by shooting the ball into your basket

d)

To have the tallest players

2.

How is the basketball court divided?

a)

Into three equal parts

b)

By a mid-court line

c)

Into four quarters

d)

By a diagonal line

3.

What is the term for advancing the ball up the court by bouncing it with one hand?

a)

Passing

b)

Shooting

c)

Dribbling

d)

Rebounding

4.

What is the purpose of a jump ball in basketball?

a)

To start the game

b)

To end the game

c)

To score a point

d)

To substitute a player

5.

Which skill involves putting the ball through the hoop?

a)

Dribbling

b)

Passing

c)

Shooting

d)

Defending

6.

What is the purpose of moving without the ball in basketball?

a)

To rest

b)

To get open for a pass or shot

c)

To confuse the opponent

d)

To waste time

7.

How many points is a shot worth if made beyond the 3-point line?

a)

1 point

b)

2 points

c)

3 points

d)

4 points

8.

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?

a)

The player is awarded 1 free throw

b)

The player is awarded 2 free throws

c)

The player is awarded 3 free throws

d)

The player is awarded the ball out of bounds

9.

What is the maximum number of fouls a player can commit before being removed from a basketball game?

a)

3 fouls

b)

4 fouls

c)

5 fouls

d)

6 fouls

10.

Which foul occurs when an offensive player makes contact with a defender who has established a set position?

a)

Blocking

b)

Charging

c)

Holding

d)

Hand Check

11.

How many points is a single free-throw worth?

a)

1 Point

b)

2 Points

c)

A team foul

d)

All of the above

12.

H.O.R.S.E and "Around the World" are both examples of

a)

Have shooting contests only from the free throw line.

b)

Have shooting contests from different spots on the court.

c)

Have shooting contests only from the three-point line.

d)

Have shooting contests only from the half-court line.

13.

Once a player has stopped dribbling, they cannot start another dribble. A player who starts dribbling again is called for an infraction.

a)

Double-Dribbling

b)

Traveling

c)

Carrying

d)

Foul

14.

If an offensive player takes 3 or more steps without dribbling the ball they are called for an infraction.

a)

Double-Dribbling

b)

Traveling

c)

Carrying

15.

If a dribbling player touches the bottom of the basketball and continues to dribble, they are called for an infraction. 

a)

Double-Dribbling

b)

Traveling

c)

Carrying

d)

Foul

16.

Gaining an unfair advantage through physical contact

a)

Double-Dribbling

b)

Traveling

c)

Carrying

d)

Foul