What does the acronym B.E.E.F. stand for?
Question 5 options:
box-out, elbows out, energize, follow-through
balance, engage, eyes, field goal
block, engage, eyes, free-throw
balance, eyes, elbow in, follow-through
The defense is the team that has possession of the basketball, and is trying to score points.
Question 6 options:
True
False
Question 7 (5 points)
The bounciness of a basketball is most important for which action?
Question 7 options:
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
Stealing
Question 8 (5 points)
What can you infer about why certain shots are worth three points, and others are only worth two?
Question 8 options:
Three-point shots are taken from longer distances, so they're harder to make
Three-point shots reward players for not committing fouls when they shoot
Three-point shots require shooters to battle through more defensive pressure than two-point shots
Three-point shots can only be taken by guards, while two-point shots can be taken by any player
Question 9 (5 points)
How are free throws different from ordinary shots?
Question 9 options:
They only occur late in games
They're taken by defensive players, not offensive players
They cannot be rebounded
They're each worth one point instead of two or three
Question 10 (5 points)
A player with the basketball has to dribble the ball to be able to move around.
Question 10 options:
True
False
Question 11 (5 points)
All shots in basketball are worth two points.
Question 11 options:
True
False
Question 12 (5 points)
Which skill is least useful on defense?
Question 12 options:
Speed
Strength
Passing Ability
Jumping Ability
Question 13 (5 points)
Who is the inventor of basketball?
Question 13 options:
James Naismith
John Bradshaw
Jerry West
Joe Namath
Question 14 (5 points)
What conclusion can be drawn from the fact that many of the best international players want to play in the NBA?
Question 14 options:
It's easier to join NBA teams than teams in other countries
Many of these players have never been to the United States
Basketball isn't very popular outside the United States
The NBA is the most competitive league in the world
Question 15 (5 points)
Which action is taken only by teams on offense?
Question 15 options:
Rebounding
Blocking
Stealing
Shooting
Question 16 (5 points)
A free-throw is a one point shot from the foul line.
Question 16 options:
True
False
Question 17 (5 points)
Finger-pads, waist level, and eyes up are cues for what skill?
Question 17 options:
Shooting
Stealing
Dribbling
Passing
Question 18 (5 points)
A person should step toward their target when passing the basketball.
Question 18 options:
True
False
Question 19 (5 points)
Any illegal physical contact to a basketball player is a foul.
Question 19 options:
True
False
Question 20 (5 points)
It is important to keep the _________ in when shooting the basketball.
Question 20 options:
Ankle
Foot
Knee
Elbow