2019 Basketball Quiz - B

Who is known worldwide as the inventor of basketball? Dr. Michael Jordan Dr. James Naismith The first game of basketball was played with a _ (ball type) and two _ (objects ball falls into). soccer ball / peach baskets softball / basketball hoops The height of the rim is _ feet from the ground. it changes from gym to gym (there is no standard height) 10 feet 5 feet Each free throw is worth _ points. (use the number keys to answer this question). 1 A lay up is worth _ points. (Use the number keys to answer this question). 2 A shot made outside the big arc is worth _ points. (Use the number keys to answer this question). 3 A shot made while standing on the big arc is worth _ points. (Use the number keys to answer this question). 2 Matching: Match the word on the right to it's definition on the left. a player dribbles the ball, stops and then begins dribbling again double dribble a defensive player hits the arm or hand of the person holding the ball hacking a defensive STRATEGY where everyone guards a player from the other team man to man defense a defensive STRATEGY where everyone guards an area on the court zone defense moving illegally with the ball, y taking steps without dribbling traveling Which of the following positions in basketball organizes the offense by controlling the ball and making sure it gets to the right player at the right time, the "coach on the court". Point Guard Power Forward Center Which of the following basketball positions uses their large size to score near the basket on offense and protects the basket on defense? Point Guard Shooting Guard Center Which of the following positions creates a high volume of shots on offense and guards the opponent's best perimeter player on defense? Point Guard Shooting Guard Center True or False: Fouls can result in one or more free throws awarded to the opposing team. True False A "three second violation" is calle dwhen an offense player remains in the key (area under the basket to the foul line) for more than 5 seconds. true false A "dunk" is a pass to a teammate who then scores a basket. True False An attempt at a baseket that completely misses the rim and the backboard is known as an "air ball". True False