Basketball Test

The team that has possession of the ball and is trying to score is called ______________. 

• defense

• offense

What is it called when you move your feet without dribbling the basketball?

• carry

• double dribble

• travel

• swimming

What starts a basketball game?

• jump ball

• travel

• double dribble

• kick off

How many points is a made free throw worth?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

How many points is a basket made outside the three point line?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

How many players on the court for a team during a real basketball game?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which is NOT a type of pass?

• Chest
• Bounce
• Palm
• Overhead

Keeping one foot planted on the ground while stepping with the other foot is called a ___________.  

• foul
• travel
• pivot

When we dribble in basketball, we use our ___________ for better control of the ball. 

• fingerpads
• palms 
• feet
• wrist

When shooting a lay-up, what am I "aiming" for on the backboard?

• The very top corner
• The rim
• The top corner of the white box on the backboard
• I just throw the ball up and hope it goes in