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Basic basketball skills and rules

Quiz by Paddy Cuthbertson

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8 questions
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  • Q1
    What is a traveling violation in basketball?
    Shooting the ball outside of the designated area
    Moving one or both feet illegally without dribbling the ball
    Jumping off both feet before passing the ball
    Using excessive force during a screen
    30s
  • Q2
    What is a layup in basketball?
    A defensive strategy to trap the opposing team
    A close-range shot where the shooter runs towards the basket and releases the ball off the backboard
    A type of pass made while jumping in the air
    An offensive strategy to slow down the pace of the game
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of a jump ball in basketball?
    To give possession to the team that committed a foul
    To decide which team gets to shoot free throws
    To award a point to the opposing team
    To start the game or overtime period
    30s
  • Q4
    What is a defensive rebound in basketball?
    Blocking the opposing team's shot
    Securing the ball after the opposing team misses a shot
    A type of shot attempted from beyond the three-point line
    Intercepting a pass from the opposing team
    30s
  • Q5
    What is a jump shot in basketball?
    An offensive strategy to slow down the game pace
    A defensive strategy to block the opposing team's shot
    A type of shot taken while jumping in the air
    A pass made using both hands simultaneously
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a three-point line in basketball?
    A line that separates the offensive and defensive ends of the court
    A line used to measure the player's distance from the basket during a free throw
    A line used to determine player positioning during a jump ball
    An arc-shaped line on the court that designates a shot made beyond it worth three points
    30s
  • Q7
    What is double dribble in basketball?
    Dribbling the ball with both hands simultaneously
    Dribbling the ball with one hand only
    Passing the ball to a teammate
    Jumping while holding the ball without shooting
    30s
  • Q8
    How many players are there in a basketball team?
    8
    6
    5
    7
    30s

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