Set 1

Question 1

a pass to a teammate that
leads directly to a goal

Answer 1

Assist

Question 2

Passing the ball such that it strikes the floor and rebounds to another player or oneself.

Answer 2

Bounce

Question 3

A direct pass thrown from the passer’s chest to the receiver’s chest using both hands.

Answer 3

Chest Pass

Question 4

Bouncing the ball continuously with one hand while moving, allowing the player to advance on the court.

Answer 4

Dribble

Question 5

An infraction of the rules, usually involving illegal physical contact with an opponent.

Answer 5

Foul

Question 6

A basketball shot worth one point that must be made from behind a specific line and is given because of a foul by an opponent

Answer 6

Free Throw

Question 7

Defensively covering an opponent to prevent them from scoring or receiving the ball.

Answer 7

Guarding

Question 8

Additional playing time added if the game is tied at the end of regulation.

Answer 8

Overtime

Question 9

A foul that involves illegal physical contact with an opponent, counted against the player.

Answer 9

Personal Foul

Question 10

Control of the ball by a team or player, determining which team is allowed to play offense.

Answer 10

Possession

Question 11

Gaining possession of the ball after a missed field goal or free throw attempt.

Answer 11

Rebound

Question 12

Officials who oversee the game, enforce the rules, and ensure fair play.

Answer 12

Referees

Question 13

Attempting to score by throwing the ball into the opponent’s basket.

Answer 13

Shoot

Question 14

A timer designed to increase the pace of the game by limiting the time a team has to attempt a shot.

Answer 14

Shot Clock

Question 15

A powerful shot where a player jumps and forcefully scores by pushing the ball directly through the hoop with one or both hands.

Answer 15

Slam Dunk

Question 16

A player who replaces another player on the court during a stoppage in play.

Answer 16

Substitute

Question 17

A foul for unsportsmanlike conduct or other violations by players or coaches that do not involve physical contact during play.

Answer 17

Technical Foul

Question 18

A break in play called by a team to strategize, rest, or make substitutions.

Answer 18

Time-out

Question 19

A violation that occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both feet illegally.

Answer 19

Travelling

Question 20

An infraction of the rules other than a foul, such as double dribbling or stepping out of bounds.

Answer 20

Violation