Basketball Quizzes for Year 5: Master the Court!

Question 1

In basketball, just like in chess, teams use different strategies to win. Which of these is a crucial aspect of basketball strategy?

Accepted Answer

Player movement on the court

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Dribbling skills

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Scoring points

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Running speed

Question 2

In basketball, what's the main aim of defense?

Accepted Answer

To regain possession of the ball for your team.

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To score the most points for your team.

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To commit fouls on the opposing team.

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To focus on guarding only the best player on the opposing team.

Question 3

What's the main goal of basketball?

Accepted Answer

To score the most points

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To prevent the other team from scoring

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To control possession of the ball

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To improve fitness

Question 4

Which type of pass in basketball involves throwing the ball over the head?

Accepted Answer

Overhead pass

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Chest pass

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Bounce pass

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Behind-the-back pass

Question 5

What's the term for when a player takes more than two steps with the ball without dribbling?

Accepted Answer

Traveling

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Charging

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Blocking

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Stealing

Question 6

What's the name of the line that marks the area from which a free throw is taken?

Accepted Answer

Free throw line

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Three-point line

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Mid-court line

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Baseline

Question 7

What's the term for when a player successfully shoots the ball through the basket?

Accepted Answer

Field goal

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Three-pointer

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Dunk

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Layup

Question 8

What is the name of the area inside the semi-circle near the basket?

Accepted Answer

Key

Question 9

Crossover, between the legs, and behind the back are all examples of what basic basketball skill?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling techniques

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Between the legs

Question 10

In basketball, what is the pass where the ball is thrown over the head called?

Accepted Answer

Overhead pass

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Bounce pass

Question 11

Which of the following is a crucial skill for effective basketball gameplay?

Accepted Answer

Hand-eye coordination, agility, and teamwork

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Agility

Question 12

In basketball, which position is primarily responsible for guarding the basket?

Accepted Answer

Center

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Shooting guard

Question 13

What is it called when a player makes a successful shot without the ball touching the rim?

Accepted Answer

Swish

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Layup

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Dunk

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Air ball

Question 14

How many players are on the court for each team during a basketball game?

Accepted Answer

5

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4

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6

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7

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a basic rule of basketball?

Accepted Answer

Players can run with the ball without dribbling.

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Each team has five players on the court.

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Players must bounce (dribble) the ball to move it.

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The game is played on a rectangular court with two baskets.

Question 16

What is the term for passing the ball to a teammate?

Accepted Answer

Passing

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Shooting

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Dribbling

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Rebounding

Question 17

What is the name of the area near the basket where players shoot from?

Accepted Answer

Paint

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Keyhole

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Free throw line

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Three-point line

Question 18

Which shot is worth the most points in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Three-pointer

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Layup

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Jump shot

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Dunk

Question 19

What is the primary goal of basketball?

Accepted Answer

To score the most points

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To prevent the other team from scoring

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To possess the ball for the most time

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To have the most fun

Question 20

When dribbling the ball in basketball, what happens if you take more than two steps without bouncing it?

Accepted Answer

You lose possession of the ball

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You get a free throw

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You commit a foul

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You get a warning

Question 21

Why do we have a jump ball in basketball?

Accepted Answer

To start the game and after violations

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To give a player a chance to score easily

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To stop the clock in the final minutes

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To award a free throw to the winning team

Question 22

How do you defend against an opponent who is dribbling towards the basket?

Accepted Answer

Slide to the side and force them away from the basket

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Stand in front of them with your arms out

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Jump up and block their shot

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Foul them to stop them

Question 23

What is the area around the basket where players often score by jumping and shooting called?

Accepted Answer

Paint

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Free throw line

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Three-point line

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Midcourt

Question 24

What's the main goal of basketball?

Accepted Answer

To score more points than the other team

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To stop the other team from scoring

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To dribble the ball as much as possible

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To pass the ball around the back of the court

Question 25

What is the purpose of a backcourt violation in basketball?

Accepted Answer

To prevent teams from holding the ball in their own half for an extended period

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To prevent players from carrying the ball while moving

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To give the opposing team an opportunity to recover

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To increase the difficulty of the game

Question 26

What is the main goal of a basketball game?

Accepted Answer

To score more points than the other team

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To pass the ball more times than the other team

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To have the most possessions of the ball

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To steal the ball as many times as possible

Question 27

What is a foul in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Any illegal contact between players

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When a player touches the ball with their feet

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When a player scores a basket

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When a player passes the ball out of bounds

Question 28

What is the name of the shot taken from behind the three-point line?

Accepted Answer

Three-pointer

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Layup

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Dunk

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Jump shot

Question 29

What is the main responsibility of a referee in basketball?

Accepted Answer

To make sure the game is played fairly

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To cheer for the players

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To keep score

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To coach the teams

Question 30

How many players from each team are allowed on the court at the same time in basketball?

Accepted Answer

5

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3

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7

Question 31

What is the name of the area within which players are allowed to shoot the ball?

Accepted Answer

The paint

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The keyhole

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The free throw line

Question 32

What happens when a player commits a foul?

Accepted Answer

A free throw is awarded to the other team

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A free kick is awarded to the other team

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A penalty shot is awarded to the other team

Question 33

What type of shot is taken from behind the three-point line?

Accepted Answer

Three-pointer

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Two-pointer

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Free throw

Question 34

What is the fundamental goal of basketball?

Accepted Answer

To accumulate more points than the opposing team.

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To cover the greatest distance while holding the ball.

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To perform the most dribbles in the shortest amount of time.

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To prevent the opponents from scoring by tackling them.

Question 35

Which position in basketball is responsible for playing near the basket?

Accepted Answer

Center

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Point guard

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Shooting guard

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Forward

Question 36

Which of these actions is a foul in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Charging into an opponent

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Blocking an opponent's shot

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Running with the ball

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Passing the ball to a teammate

Question 37

What position is a player who plays close to the basket and rebounds the ball?

Accepted Answer

Center

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Guard

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Forward

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Point guard

Question 38

Which of these moves is legal in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Pivoting

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Double dribbling

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Travelling

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Carrying the ball

Question 39

What is the name of the organization that governs basketball worldwide?

Accepted Answer

FIBA

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FIFA

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UEFA

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IOC

Question 40

In basketball, how many players are on the court for each team at a time?

Accepted Answer

5

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3

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7

Question 41

Which body part do you use to dribble the basketball?

Accepted Answer

Hands

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Feet

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Shoulders

Question 42

How many points is a free throw worth?

Accepted Answer

1 point

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2 points

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3 points

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a defensive strategy in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Camping

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Man-to-man

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Zone

Question 44

What is the name of a shot taken from beyond the 3-point line?

Accepted Answer

3-point shot

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Layup

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Jump shot

Question 45

What's the title of the person in charge of officiating a basketball game?

Accepted Answer

Referee

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Umpire

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Judge

Question 46

In basketball, what's the highest number of fouls a player can make before being taken out of the game?

Accepted Answer

5

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4

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6

Question 47

What's the main goal in basketball?

Accepted Answer

To score more points than the other team.

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To dribble the ball down the court.

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To pass the ball to your teammates.

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To block the other team's shots.

Question 48

How should you dribble the basketball?

Accepted Answer

Keep the ball low and close to the ground.

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Use both hands to dribble.

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Cross your hands over the ball while dribbling.

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Bounce the ball high in the air.

Question 49

Which pass is best for moving the ball quickly over a long distance?

Accepted Answer

Overhead pass

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Chest pass

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Bounce pass

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Behind-the-back pass

Question 50

What's the point of a jump shot?

Accepted Answer

To shoot the ball over a defender.

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To pass the ball to a teammate.

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To block an opponent's shot.

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To dribble the ball down the court.

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a good way to defend in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Fouling the other team's player

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Guarding the player with the ball

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Double-teaming an opponent

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Switching when someone sets a screen

Question 52

What's the job of a point guard?

Accepted Answer

To lead the team's offense.

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To rebound the ball.

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To guard the other team's center.

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To shoot three-pointers.

Question 53

What is the name of the area directly under the basket where most points are scored?

Accepted Answer

Painted zone

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Keyhole

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Court

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Zone

Question 54

What is the ultimate goal in a basketball game?

Accepted Answer

To score more points than the other team

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To block the other team from scoring

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To run with the ball for a long time

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To hold onto the ball as much as possible

Question 55

What is the term for a shot that is taken while jumping near the basket in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Lay-up

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Jump shot

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Pass

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Block

Question 56

Which basketball position is known for defending and rebounding near the basket?

Accepted Answer

Center

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Point guard

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Shooting guard

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Small forward

Question 57

What is the basketball rule that gives a team a free throw if a player is fouled while shooting?

Accepted Answer

Shooting foul

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Personal foul

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Blocking foul

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Travelling violation

Question 58

What is the main aim of basketball?

Accepted Answer

To throw the ball through the hoop and score more points than the other team.

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To dribble the ball up and down the court quickly.

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To prevent the other team from scoring.

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To keep the ball for as long as possible.

Question 59

What is the line in the middle of the basketball court called?

Accepted Answer

Half-court line

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Free throw line

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Three-point line

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Baseline

Question 60

Which of these is NOT a basic skill in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Tackling

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Dribbling

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Passing

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Shooting

Question 61

What is the main responsibility of a point guard in basketball?

Accepted Answer

To control the pace and flow of the game

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To score the most points

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To rebound the ball

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To defend the best player on the other team

Question 62

When a player loses control of the ball because of something another player did, it is called a:

Accepted Answer

Turnover

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Foul

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Violation

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Blocking

Question 63

How many players are on the court at once for each basketball team?

Accepted Answer

5

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4

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6

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7

Question 64

What is a 'dribble' in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Bouncing the ball on the ground while running

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Passing the ball to a teammate

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Shooting the ball towards the hoop

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Blocking the ball from an opponent