Basketball Quiz - Giese

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How many players are on a basketball team?

5

10

15

20

How many players from a team are allowed on the court at one time?

3

5

7

11

What happens if a basketball game ends in a tie?

Penalty Shots

Slam Dunk Contest

Overtime

Nothing, the game ends in a tie

How does the game start?

Coin Toss

Home team starts with the ball

Away team starts with the ball

Tip-Off

Which position is in charge of bringing the ball up the court?

Shooting Guard

Power Forward

Small Forward

Point Guard

Who is usually the best athlete on the court?

Small Forward

Power Forward

Center

Shooting Guard

What is the most unliked but most significant position?

Center

Point Guard

Power Forward

Shooting Guard

Are you allowed to dribble with two hands at the same time?

Yes

No

Only once

None of the above

What part of your hand should you use when dribbling?

Back of your hand

Fist

Palms

Fingertips

Should your hand stay on top or under the basketball while dribbling?

Top

Under

All of the above

None of the above

When shooting a basketball, where should you place your non-shooting (guide) hand?

On the back of the ball

On the side of the ball

On top of the ball

On the bottom of the ball

Which direction should your fingers be facing on your shooting hand when holding the ball?

Left

Up

Down

Right

What does the wrist on your shooting hand do after you release the ball?

Flicks away from the basket

Doesn't matter what it does

Stays as still as possible

Flicks toward the basket

Complete this statement, “The less movement that you have in your shots…”

the better.

the harder it is to dance. 

makes it easier to block.

the less shots you'll make.

Where should you stand when you are marking a player?

On their left side

In between them and the basket

In front of them

On their right side

When the person you are guarding does not have the ball, what two things should you be able to see at all times?

Your teammate and the basket

Them and the ball

The ball and the basket

Them and the basket

What should you do in order to move sideways while defending?

Cross your legs over each other

The electric slide

Turn and run sideways

Shuffle your feet without crossing your legs

In order to stay balanced when playing defense, what should you make sure to never do?

Keep an athletic stance

Keep your eyes up

Stay on your toes

Sit on your heels

Once the ball is shot, what is the first thing the rebounder should do?

Run away from the basket

Run toward the basket

Box out their opponent

Watch where the ball goes

After getting the rebound, which way should you pivot to make your outlet pass?

Away from your teammate

Toward your opponent

Toward the sideline

Toward the middle of the court

How many players are on a basketball team?

5

10

15

20

How many players from a team are allowed on the court at one time?

3

5

7

11

What happens if a basketball game ends in a tie?

Penalty Shots

Slam Dunk Contest

Overtime

Nothing, the game ends in a tie

How does the game start?

Coin Toss

Home team starts with the ball

Away team starts with the ball

Tip-Off

Which position is in charge of bringing the ball up the court?

Shooting Guard

Power Forward

Small Forward

Point Guard

Who is usually the best athlete on the court?

Small Forward

Power Forward

Center

Shooting Guard

What is the most unliked but most significant position?

Center

Point Guard

Power Forward

Shooting Guard

Are you allowed to dribble with two hands at the same time?

Yes

No

Only once

None of the above

What part of your hand should you use when dribbling?

Back of your hand

Fist

Palms

Fingertips

Should your hand stay on top or under the basketball while dribbling?

Top

Under

All of the above

None of the above

When shooting a basketball, where should you place your non-shooting (guide) hand?

On the back of the ball

On the side of the ball

On top of the ball

On the bottom of the ball

Which direction should your fingers be facing on your shooting hand when holding the ball?

Left

Up

Down

Right

What does the wrist on your shooting hand do after you release the ball?

Flicks away from the basket

Doesn't matter what it does

Stays as still as possible

Flicks toward the basket

Complete this statement, “The less movement that you have in your shots…”

the better.

the harder it is to dance. 

makes it easier to block.

the less shots you'll make.

Where should you stand when you are marking a player?

On their left side

In between them and the basket

In front of them

On their right side

When the person you are guarding does not have the ball, what two things should you be able to see at all times?

Your teammate and the basket

Them and the ball

The ball and the basket

Them and the basket

What should you do in order to move sideways while defending?

Cross your legs over each other

The electric slide

Turn and run sideways

Shuffle your feet without crossing your legs

In order to stay balanced when playing defense, what should you make sure to never do?

Keep an athletic stance

Keep your eyes up

Stay on your toes

Sit on your heels

Once the ball is shot, what is the first thing the rebounder should do?

Run away from the basket

Run toward the basket

Box out their opponent

Watch where the ball goes

After getting the rebound, which way should you pivot to make your outlet pass?

Away from your teammate

Toward your opponent

Toward the sideline

Toward the middle of the court