Basketball Test

1. If you dribble to a stop; you are allowed to move the front foot as often as you like if you
keep the back foot stationary.
a. True b. False

2. A layup is worth 2 points.

a. True b. False

3. Dribbling at shoulder height is a good technique and is also legal.

a. True b. False

4. The rim is 10 feet off the ground.

a. True b. False

5. To get the ball after a missed shot is called a ___________________.

a. Rebound b. Foul c. Layup

6. How many points is a basket worth if shot from INSIDE the three-point line?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3

7. A basketball game starts with a jump ball.

a. True b. False

8. In basketball a _________ occurs when a player stops her dribble and then resumes it.
a. Rebound b. Double Dribble c. Travel

9. When you shoot from behind the three-point line and land in front of the three-point line
after you shoot and the shot is made, it is worth three points.
a. True b. False

10. This occurs when two players from opposite teams both have a firm grasp on the ball at
the same time.
a. Rebound b. Double Dribble c. Held Ball/Jump Ball

11. How many quarters are there in a basketball game?

a. 1 b. 3 c. 4

12. This happens when the player advances the ball by herself without dribbling it.
a. Double Dribble b. Travel c. Foul
13. The free throw line is 15 feet from the rim.
a. True b. False

14. A free throw is worth how many points?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3

15. How many seconds do you have to get the ball across half court after you inbound the
ball?
a. 10 b. 15 c. 5

16. How many players are on the court at the same time?

17. Name three basketball player positions.

18. Name three NBA teams.

19. Name three NBA players.

20. What is your favorite NBA team?