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Basketball Basics for Young Players

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main object used to play basketball?

a)

Soccer ball

b)

Basketball

c)

Tennis ball

d)

Volleyball

2.

Which part of your hand should you use to dribble a basketball?

a)

Fingertips

b)

Palm

c)

Wrist

d)

Elbow

3.

How many points is a basket worth if it is made from inside the three-point line?

a)

1 point

b)

2 points

c)

3 points

d)

4 points

4.

What is the name of the area where players shoot free throws?

a)

Sideline

b)

Free throw line

c)

Baseline

d)

Center circle

5.

If you want to pass the ball to a teammate who is close to you, which type of pass is best to use?

a)

Chest pass

b)

Bounce pass

c)

Overhead pass

d)

Baseball pass

6.

Why is it important to keep your eyes up while dribbling the basketball?

a)

To watch your hands

b)

To see your teammates and defenders

c)

To look at the ball

d)

To watch the coach

7.

Which position on the basketball court usually brings the ball up and starts the play?

a)

Center

b)

Point guard

c)

Forward

d)

Shooting guard

8.

If your team is losing by 2 points and there are only a few seconds left, what is a good strategy to try to win?

a)

Pass the ball to the other team

b)

Try to score a three-point shot

c)

Stand still and wait

d)

Dribble away from the basket

9.

During a game, you notice your teammate is being guarded closely. What should you do to help your team?

a)

Ignore your teammate

b)

Move to an open space to receive a pass

c)

Take the ball away from your teammate

d)

Sit down on the court

10.

You are playing defense and the player you are guarding is about to shoot. What is the best action to take?

a)

Turn your back to the player

b)

Jump and try to block the shot without fouling

c)

Run away from the player

d)

Sit on the bench