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What is the main objective of basketball?
To score more points than the opposing team by shooting the basketball through the opponent’s hoop.
How many players are on the court for each team during a basketball game?
Five players.
True or False: A three-point shot is made from inside the three-point line.
False.
Fill in the blank: The area near the basket where players can score is called the _____.
paint.
What is the term for dribbling the ball while walking or running?
Traveling.
What is a ‘free throw’?
A shot taken from the free-throw line without any defensive players present, awarded after certain fouls.
How many quarters are there in a standard basketball game?
Four quarters.
Multiple Choice: What is the height of a standard basketball hoop? A) 8 feet B) 9 feet C) 10 feet D) 11 feet
C) 10 feet.
What is the term for when a player makes a shot that is worth three points?
Three-pointer.
True or False: The NBA is the only professional basketball league in the world.
False.
What is ‘double dribble’?
When a player dribbles the ball, stops, and then starts dribbling again.
Fill in the blank: The player who typically runs the team’s offense is called the _____.
point guard.
What is the maximum number of personal fouls a player can commit in a game (in the NBA)?
Six personal fouls.
What is the term for a defensive strategy where players guard specific areas rather than individual opponents?
Zone defense.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a position in basketball? A) Center B) Midfielder C) Forward D) Guard
B) Midfielder.
What does ‘MVP’ stand for in basketball?
Most Valuable Player.
True or False: A player can be called for a foul if they make physical contact with an opponent.
True.
What is the purpose of the shot clock in basketball?
To limit the time a team has to attempt a shot.
Fill in the blank: The area behind the three-point line is called the _____.
arc.
What is a ‘slam dunk’?
A high-impact shot where a player jumps and scores by putting the ball directly through the hoop.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is considered a violation? A) Traveling B) Shooting C) Passing D) Dribbling
A) Traveling.
What is the term for when a player is fouled while shooting and is awarded free throws?
Shooting foul.
True or False: The NBA and WNBA are both professional basketball leagues.
True.
What is the role of the referee in a basketball game?
To enforce the rules and ensure fair play.
Fill in the blank: The player who primarily defends against the opposing team’s best scorer is known as the _____.
defensive specialist.
What does it mean to ‘box out’ an opponent?
To position oneself between an opponent and the basket to secure a rebound.
Multiple Choice: Which term refers to a player who is skilled at scoring from long distances? A) Shooter B) Rebounder C) Defender D) Playmaker
A) Shooter.
