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WorksheetsBasketball Rules and Regulations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How many players are allowed on the basketball court at one time for each team?
15
10
5
7
What are the three types of player positions on a basketball team?
Forwards, Guards, and Centers
Attackers, Defenders, and Goalies
Pitchers, Catchers, and Batters
Strikers, Midfielders, and Defenders
How does a basketball game begin?
With a free throw
With a jump ball
With a pass from the sideline
With a shot from half-court
How many quarters are in a basketball game, and how long is each quarter?
Two 10-minute quarters
Four 12-minute quarters
Three 15-minute quarters
Two 20-minute halves
What is the main goal in basketball?
To kick the ball into a net
To hit the ball with a bat
To throw the ball into the hoop
To run around the court as fast as possible
What shape is a basketball court?
Square
Circle
Triangle
Rectangle
Where does a basketball game start on the court?
Near the basket
On the sideline
In the center circle
At the free-throw line
How high are the basketball hoops?
8 feet
9 feet
10 feet
12 feet
What is the area near the basket called that includes the free-throw line?
The arc
The zone
The key
The circle
What is the maximum number of players a team can have on the court at once?
3
5
7
10
How many times can teams substitute players during a game?
Once per quarter
Three times per game
As many times as they wish
Only at halftime
What is one thing players are NOT allowed to do with the basketball?
Dribble it
Pass it
Shoot it
Kick it
What part of their body are players NOT allowed to hit the ball with?
Their hand
Their foot
Their fist
Their head
What is it called when a player stops dribbling and then starts dribbling again without another player touching the ball?
Traveling
Carrying
Double dribbling
Charging
How long can a player hold the ball in their backcourt before it's a violation?
5 seconds
8 seconds
10 seconds
24 seconds
What line can a player NOT step on while shooting a free throw?
The half-court line
The three-point arc
The sideline
The foul line
What happens if a team loses the ball out of bounds?
They get a free throw
The other team gets the ball
The game stops
They get a penalty
How much time does a team have to get the ball over the half-court line after gaining possession in their own half?
5 seconds
8 seconds
10 seconds
24 seconds
How must a player dribble the ball while moving both feet?
With two hands
With one hand
By kicking it
By throwing it
What is it called if a player touches the bottom of the ball while dribbling and keeps dribbling?
Traveling
Double dribbling
Carrying the ball
Goaltending
