Basketball Quiz/Study Guide



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

1. 

The game of basketball originated in the United States.
 

2. 

In college the game is played in two 25-minute halves.
 

3. 

In high school, the game is played in four 8- minute quarters.
 

4. 

A field goal is worth 3 points if the shot is made by a player whose foot is touching the three-point line.
 

5. 

An important fundamental in catching the ball is to keep the elbows stiff.
 

6. 

A double dribble is a violation that occurs when a player stops dribbling and then start dribbling the basketball again.
 

7. 

The bounce pass is generally used for long distance passing.
 

8. 

The overhead pass is best utilized by tall players.
 

9. 

It is quicker to use dribbling as a means to move the ball around the court, rather than passing.
 

10. 

The eyes should be focused on the ball while dribbling.
 

11. 

The reverse dribble and crossover dribble are methods of changing directions while dribbling.
 

12. 

The free throw is the highest percentage shot in basketball.
 

13. 

Backspin on the ball is desirable when shooting.
 

14. 

A defensive player has a distinct advantage over the offensive player in rebounding.
 

15. 

For successful rebounding, get as far under the basket as possible.
 

16. 

After securing a rebound, bring the ball down low to knee level to protect it.
 

17. 

The hands should always be kept high on defense, regardless of whether you are playing a zone or player-to-player defense.
 

18. 

The give-and-go is a great offensive maneuver against player-to-player defense.
 

19. 

It is best if the arc on a shot is high to increase its probability of going in.
 

20. 

Identical offensive strategies will work against either a zone or a man-to-man defense.
 

21. 

"Block out" is a term used in reference to securing a good rebound position.
 

22. 

Quick passing and outside shooting are keys to beating a zone defense.
 

23. 

When shooting a lay-up with the right hand, a player should take-off the floor with his/her right foot.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

24. 

Which term describes a type of dribble?
A.
reverse
B.
backdoor
C.
denial
D.
jab
 

25. 

Which pass should be used to cover long distances?
A.
bounce
B.
chest
C.
one-hand overhead (baseball)
D.
overhead
 

26. 

A free throw scores
A.
one point
B.
two points
C.
three points
 

27. 

The chief advantage of the jump shot is
A.
it is one of the highest percentage shots in the game
B.
it has a high point of release
C.
it can be shot from farther out away from the basket than a set shot
D.
that the legs are not involved in generating power into the shot
 

28. 

Which of the following is a zone defense?
A.
1-4
B.
3-1-1
C.
1-1-3
D.
1-2-2
 

29. 

The basic principle behind _____ defense is for each player to guard one opponent.
A.
player-to-player
B.
zone
C.
match-up
 

30. 

The basic rule for player-to-player defense is to
A.
stay in front of the opponent
B.
stay between the opponent and the goal
C.
stay three feet away from the opponent
D.
stay between the opponent, the ball and the goal
 

31. 

The correct finishing position for the chest and chest bounce pass is
A.
thumbs up, palms facing
B.
thumbs down, palms out     
C.
thumbs together, palms down
 

32. 

From which position on the floor should the shot be banked off the backboard?

Basketball Diagram 1
A.
see the diagram
B.
see the diagram
C.
see the diagram
D.
see the diagram
 

33. 

Which factor determines the actual trajectory of  a shot?
A.
velocity
B.
angle of release
C.
direction
D.
spin
 

34. 

What action should be evident in the followthrough of the chest pass?
A.
the wrists are fully extended
B.
the palms of the hands are facing each other
C.
the thumbs are pointing downward
D.
the knees are bent
E.
both B and C
 

35. 

What is the most common error in receiving a pass?
A.
standing too far from the passer
B.
standing still to wait for the pass
C.
failing to receive the pass
D.
moving too fast to control the pass
 

36. 

Which part of the body is the least important in dribbling?
A.
the wrist
B.
the fingers
C.
the forearm
D.
the palm
 

37. 

Which of the following is not an error in dribbling technique?
A.
slapping the ball with the palm
B.
watching the ball
C.
using a high vertical bounce
D.
pushing the ball with a firm forearm
 

38. 

Which dribble is the most advanced?
A.
change-of-pace dribble
B.
crossover dribble
C.
speed dribble
D.
reverse dribble
 

39. 

Which dribble should be used when closely guarded?
A.
crossover
B.
reverse
C.
control
D.
backward
 

40. 

What is the basic footwork used to play defense?
A.
hopping step
B.
sliding step
C.
crossover
D.
backward step
 

41. 

What is the best weight location for stopping and changing directions?
A.
the weight is low and back
B.
the weight is high and forward
C.
the weight is toward the right side
D.
the weight is toward the left side
 

42. 

Why is a parallel jump stop be more advantageous than a stride stop?
A.
the player can stop faster
B.
the player can use either foot as the pivot foot
C.
the player can have better balance
D.
the player can use only the left foot for pivoting
 

43. 

Which diagram shows the most efficient path to the basket off the high post player?

Basketball Diagram 2
A.
see the diagram
B.
see the diagram
C.
see the diagram
D.
see the diagram
 

44. 

The offensive team has a 3-on2 fast break.  Which defensive formation is the most appropriate to defend against the break?

Basketball Diagram 3
A.
see diagram
B.
see diagram
C.
see diagram
D.
see diagram
 

45. 

Player A is cutting to the basket and runs into Player B who has established defensive position. What is the official's correct decision?
A.
blocking on Player A
B.
blocking on Player B
C.
charging on Player A
D.
charging on Player B
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

46. 

When shooting a lay-up with the right hand, a player should take-off the floor with his/her  ________ foot.
 


 

47. 

A player holding the ball is allowed to step in any direction with one foot while keeping the other foot, called the _______  foot, at its point of contact with the floor.
 


 

48. 

The most commonly used pass in basketball is the _____ pass.
 


 

Short Answer
 

49. 

Give three advantages of zone defense.

 

50. 

Explain the difference in executing a high-speed and a low-control dribble.

 

51. 

What are the two targets of aim in shooting a basketball?

 

52. 

How does the defensive position differ between a player defending a dribbler that is dribbling, versus a player defending a dribbler who has stopped dribbling?

 

53. 

List three key points to emphasize when teaching students to shoot a basketball. (Do not repeat a previous answer or question element.)

 

54. 

List two key points to emphasize when teaching students to dribble a basketball. (Do not repeat a previous answer or question element.)

 

55. 

What is a V-cut and how is it used?

 




 
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