Basketball Written Test

Front 1

Who was basketball invented by?

Back 1

Dr. James Naismith

Front 2

When was basketball invented?

Back 2

December 1891

Front 3

Why was basketball invented?

Back 3

To create a competitive game like football or lacrosse that could be played indoors during the long New England winters.

Front 4

What were used as baskets until 1906?

Back 4

peach baskets

Front 5

Basketball was the first major _________ _________ invented in the United States

Back 5

team sport

Front 6

__________ was not a part of the original game, except for the "bounce pass" to teammates

Back 6

dribbling

Front 7

What kind of ball was initially used in the early days of basketball?

Back 7

a soccer ball

Front 8

Rules for which children's game were incorporated in the new game of "Basket Ball"?

Back 8

Duck on a Rock

Front 9

January 20, 1892 was the first _________ __________

Back 9

official game

Front 10

Dribbling became part of the game when what happened?

Back 10

When balls started to be manufactured round, rather than assymetrical

Front 11

President Theodore Roosevelt suggested that colleges form a governing body over sports because of what?

Back 11

frequent injuries in men's collegiate sports

Front 12

What governing body was established in 1906 to set rules for amateur sports in the US?

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Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (IAAUS)

Front 13

What was the name of the IAAUS changed to in 1910?

Back 13

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Front 14

What was the name of the first national championship for NCAA teams held in New York in 1938?

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National Invitation Tournament (NIT)

Front 15

When did the NCAA national tournament begin?

Back 15

1939

Front 16

Which tournament is recognized as the championship tournament for collegiate athletes?

Back 16

NCAA tournament

Front 17

What are the dimensions of a basketball court?

Back 17

55 feet wide, 94 feet long (college and professional)

Front 18

How long is the free throw line, and how far is it from the backboard?

Back 18

12 feet long, 15 feet from the backboard

Front 19

Where is the three-point line for NCAA women's and high school?

Back 19

19 feet 9 inches

Front 20

Where is the three-point line for NCAA men's?

Back 20

20 feet 9 inches

Front 21

Where is the three-point line for the NBA?

Back 21

23 feet 9 inches

Front 22

Where is the three-point line for the WNBA?

Back 22

20 feet 6 inches

Front 23

How big is the metal basket hoop? How high up is it?

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18 inches in diameter; 10 feet from the floor

Front 24

What is the difference between score-based games and time-based?

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Score-based games are typically less organized and time is not kept - the winner is the first team to reach a set number of points. A time-based game is organized and the winners are determined by who is ahead at the end of the allotted time.

Front 25

How long are professional games?

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4 quarters of 12 minutes each (48 minutes)

Front 26

How long is a college game?

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2 halves of 20 minutes each (40 minutes)

Front 27

How long is a high school game?

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4 quarters of 8 minutes each (32 minutes)

Front 28

A result of illegal contact with an opposing player

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Foul

Front 29

How many personal fouls can you get before being removed from the game?

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5 - High school, college, and WNBA, 6 - NBA

Front 30

A foul that does not involve contact with an opponent; rather it is unsportsmanlike conduct by a player, coach, or non-player

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technical foul

Front 31

Causing the ball to go out of bounds (lines are out)

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Out of bounds violation

Front 32

Taking 10 seconds or longer to get the ball across midcourt

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10 seconds to cross midcourt violation

Front 33

A pass that immediately precedes and sets up a scored basket

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Assist

Front 34

The boundary that determines the length of the court

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Baseline/Endline

Front 35

A dribble in which the ball is moved from one hand to the other while the dribbler changes directions

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Crossover

Front 36

A term often used to indicate the area of the court where the free-throw line and side of the key meet

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Elbow

Front 37

The half of the court (divided by the center line) that contains the offensive team's basket; the offensive half of the court

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Frontcourt

Front 38

The area measuring 12 feet in width and extending from the free-throw line to the end line

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Key

Front 39

A footwork technique in which a player keeps one foot in contact with a "spot" on the floor while moving the other foot to adjust the position of the body or to evade a defensive player

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Pivot

Front 40

Squared up to the basket with hand in shooting position - ready to shoot, pass, or drive

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Triple-threat position

Front 41

A loss of possession of the ball by means of an error or violation

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Turnover

Front 42

Feet apart and staggered, knees bent, back straight, arms raised to the sides, and head up

Back 42

Defensive position

Front 43

When your opponent moves towards the basket, use this step by pushing off your lead foot and making short, quick retreat steps while closing the gap between you and the defender

Back 43

Retreat step

Front 44

Good ________ is a key skill that should be acquired by every player

Back 44

Dribbling

Front 45

Keep your knees bent and head up to see the rim. Dribble the ball close to your body at a knee height or lower. Use your non-dribbling hand to shield your defender and protect the ball

Back 45

Control dribbling

Front 46

What is the fastest way in which the ball moves around the court?

Back 46

Passing

Front 47

What is a key to a good pass?

Back 47

Stepping towards your target as you extend your legs, back and arms

Front 48

When receiving a pass, block the ball with your shooting hand and tuck your support hand under and to the side of the ball

Back 48

Block-and-tuck method

Front 49

Position yourself between the opponent and the basket, and make contact with them by putting your back on their chest and holding your position

Back 49

Blocking out

Front 50

What is another term for lay-ups?

Back 50

Angle bank-shot

Front 51

What is the technique behind a lay-up?

Back 51

Jump high on the inside foot by stomping on the last step to minimize forward movement

Front 52

Where should a lay-up shot be focused?

Back 52

The top, near corner of the box on the backboard

Front 53

What is different about the mechanics of a one-hand set shot and a jump shot

Back 53

Nothing, they are virtually the same

Front 54

Align the ball at shoulder height and shoot simultaneously as you jump

Back 54

Set shot

Front 55

Align the ball higher (around the head) and shoot after jumping

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Jump shot

Front 56

What is the most important part of free-throw shooting?

Back 56

Confidence

Front 57

How do you shoot a free-throw?

Back 57

With a sound routine that you use every time. Relax, focus, and shoot with rhythm

Front 58

Passing, movement with the ball, movement without the ball, communication and proper spacing are part of what?

Back 58

Motion offense

Front 59

What is the most effective way to play great defense?

Back 59

Pressuring the ball

Front 60

What is the strength of man defense?

Back 60

Its ability to have constant pressure on the offense