Intro to Basketball - Dribbling & Passing, History of the Score:

1.    Athletes are allowed to dribble the ball with both hands at any given time.
A True

B False

2.    When was the first public basketball game played, and where?
A March 11, 1982; Springfield, IL

B March 11, 1992; Las Vegas, NV

C March 11, 1892; Springfield, MA

D March 11, 1942; Hollywood, CA

3.    Define "Chest Pass".

4.    A player can pass to a teammate while standing still or while traveling on the
court.
A True

B False

5.    Choose the correct term for the following description: "Bouncing the ball on the
ground while alternating hands."
A Both Hand Dribble

B V-Dribble

C Still Dribble

D Dribble

6.    What were the first basketball baskets made out of?

7.    A basketball goal is 12 feet off the ground.

A True

B False
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8.    What player holds the record for the most career points?
A Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

B Michael Jordan

C Lebron James

D "Magic" Johnson

9.    Who is the credited as the creator of basketball?

10.    What is (are) the most important thing(s) to remember when playing

basketball?
A Maintaining correct body position, controlling the ball and keeping your eyes up.

B Communicating with your teammates.

C Remaining respectful of other players, coaches, and officials.

D Having fun.

E ALL of the above are important!

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