Basketball Basics Quiz

What are the three types of dribbling in basketball?

• Quick, Steady, Balanced

• Controlled, Power, Speed

• Fast, Slow, Medium

• High, Low, Medium

What does the 'B' in BEEF stand for in shooting?

• Back

• Bounce

• Bend

• Balance

How many points is a field goal worth from outside a radius of 19' 6"?

• Three points

• Two points

• One point

• Four points

What is the correct form for the 'E' in BEEF?

• Elbow straight

• Elbow touching the body

• Elbow bent at 45 degrees

• Elbow at 90 degrees

What is the maximum time a player can hold the ball without passing, shooting, or dribbling?

• Ten seconds

• Five seconds

• Seven seconds

• Three seconds

What is the rule for a player in the key while their team has control of the ball?

• Ten-second rule

• Three-second rule

• Five-second rule

• Two-second rule

What is the term for when the ball is thrown up at the start of the game?

• Jump Ball

• Tip Off

• Throw In

• Kick Off

What must a player do after scoring a basket?

• Throw in from the end line

• Take a free throw

• Start a new jump ball

• Pass to the referee

What is a personal foul?

• Contact with an opponent

• Stepping out of bounds

• Holding the ball too long

• Double dribbling

What happens if a player commits five fouls?

• They switch teams

• They shoot a free throw

• They get a warning

• They must leave the game