BASKETBALL WORKSHEET 1

(1-5) Place your answers on the blank line before the number.

5_ 1. For one team, how many players should be playing during a game?
_ 2. A _basket ball starts the game.
_ 3. If a player dribbles a ball with both hands at the same time, what violation should be called?
_ 4.You commit an infraction of the rules that involves personal contact. What is this called?
_ 5.You should not take longer than ___ seconds to inbound the ball from the sideline.

(6-10) Multiple Choice – Circle the correct answer.

6. The team without the ball is called _.
A. Offense
B. Defense
C. Forward
D. Guard

7. After a successful made basket……..
A. The ball is taken out by the other team.
B. The team that just scored takes the ball out.
C. A jump ball is taken.
D. You flip a coin for the ball.

8. If a player is fouled during the act of shooting and the ball goes into the basket, the player is rewarded with _ free throw.
A. 0
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1

9. If a dribbler or shooter runs into an opponent who already has established their defensive position a _ foul is called.
A. Holding
B. Charging
C. Push
D. Block

10. Zone defense is a type of defense in which……… A. A player defends a specific player from the opposing team.
B. A player defends under the basket.
C. A player is responsible for defending an area on the court.
D. Players are responsible for defending a player that is about the same height.