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?