Basic Basketball Skills

When Making a chest pass, where should the ball go?

• To the teammate’s waist

• To the teammate’s chest

• To the teammate’s head

Which part of the hand should you use to dribble the ball?

• Palm

• Fingertips

• Wrist

What is the main purpose of dribbling in basketball?

• To carry the ball while moving

• To rest with the ball

• To pass without moving

A bounce pass is when the ball…

• Flies directly to the teammate

• Hits the floor once before reaching the teammate

• Is thrown high in the air

Which of these is NOT a basic skill in basketball?

• Dribbling

• Shooting

• Kicking

How many players are on the court from one team in a basketball game?

• 3

• 5

• 7

What is this person going to do?

• Overhead pass

• Chest pass

• Bounce pass

What is this person preparing to do?

• Passing

• Dribbling

• Shooting

A good pass is a pass that…

• Reaches your teammate accurately

• Is done as fast as possible

• Is thrown very hard

What skill is this person practicing?

• Passing

• Dribbling

• Shooting