The Game of Basketball

WHAT TO DO 

The following questions will help you to have a greater appreciation and understanding of basketball. Write your answers in the spaces below the questions. If there is not enough room, write on the backs of these sheets. Be neat, spell correctly, and write in complete sentences.

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What are some of the physical benefits of playing basketball?

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True or False: More people watch basketball than any other sport in the United States.

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What is the object in any game of basketball?

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What comprises a team in basketball? How many players and what positions?

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How does any game of basketball begin?

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What is a field goal?

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Name at least three types of shots.

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Name at least three types of passes.

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Name two defense techniques.

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What are some of the physical benefits of playing basketball?

True or False: More people watch basketball than any other sport in the United States.

What is the object in any game of basketball?

What comprises a team in basketball? How many players and what positions?

How does any game of basketball begin?

What is a field goal?

Name at least three types of shots.

Name at least three types of passes.

Name two defense techniques.

What is the difference between a fast-break and a slow-break offensive style?