Deck 23: Basketball

Question 1

Momentum of the two-hand overhead pass comes from

A) a deep backswing.
B) a forceful wrist and finger snap.
C) weight shift from back foot to front foot.
D) the shift of hips and back.
E) the torque from the shoulder turn.

Answer 1

a forceful wrist and finger snap.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for passing?

A) Throw at chest level to the receiver.
B) Step forward on release.
C) Elbows in; extend through the ball on release.
D) Twist hips in direction of pass.
E) Fingers spread with thumbs behind the ball.

Answer 2

Twist hips in direction of pass.

Question 3

Lead-up games such as Freeze Out and Twenty-one focus primarily on

A) defensive positioning.
B) boxing out.
C) shooting.
D) dribbling.
E) passing.

Answer 3

shooting.

Question 4

A maneuver that protects the ball by keeping the body between the ball and the defensive player is referred to as

A) stopping.
B) pivoting.
C) defending.
D) feinting.
E) boxing out.

Question 5

In a jump shot, the supporting hand

A) remains in contact with the ball until the top of the jump.
B) is directly behind the ball.
C) overlaps the shooting hand.
D) leaves the ball at eye level.
E) is on the left side of the ball throughout the shot.

Question 6

Five Passes-Ten Passes emphasizes

A) set shots and overhead passes.
B) the choice between bounce passes and chest passes.
C) moving to an open space to receive a pass.
D) dribbling out of a crowd.
E) rebounding to outlet passes.

Question 7

Quadrant basketball

A) emphasizes court positioning and responsibility.
B) focuses primarily on offensive team play and tactics.
C) focuses primarily on defensive play.
D) focuses on rebounding and outlet passes.
E) transition from defense to offense.

Question 8

Birdies in the Cage does NOT emphasize

A) feinting.
B) use of different passes.
C) defensive positioning.
D) receiving a pass.
E) shooting.

Question 9

Developmental Level II lead-up games do NOT

A) introduce basic officiating.
B) include simple defensive skills and tactics.
C) include Captain Ball.
D) include Five Passes-Ten Passes.
E) include Lane Basketball.

Question 10

Split-vision drills

A) focus on shooting and rebounding.
B) emphasize laterality.
C) emphasize post plays.
D) emphasize boxing out on rebounding.
E) are limited to defensive positioning.

Question 11

Travelling is

A) considered to be a personal foul.
B) taking more than one step with the ball without passing, dribbling, or shooting.
C) also known as double dribble.
D) penalized by the opposing team being awarded one free throw.
E) always included with feinting.

Question 12

Double dribble is

A) taking more than one step with the ball without passing, dribbling, or shooting.
B) called when a player dribbles the ball with both hands at once.
C) called walking or steps.
D) penalized by the opposing team being awarded one foul shot.
E) considered to be a personal foul.

Question 13

Taking more than one step with the ball without passing, dribbling, or shooting is

A) called double dribble.
B) penalized by the opposing team being awarded two foul shots.
C) called travelling.
D) considered to be a technical foul.
E) considered to be a personal foul.

Question 14

Remaining more than three seconds in the area under the offensive basket is

A) penalized by the ball being awarded to the opponents (throw in).
B) called boxing out.
C) penalized by the opposing team being awarded one foul shot.
D) penalized by the opposing team being awarded two foul shots.
E) considered to be a personal foul.

Question 15

Once in the forward court, the ball

A) is considered out of play.
B) may not be returned to the backcourt by the team in control.
C) may only be returned to the backcourt by the team in control.
D) must be shot within ten seconds or be turned over to the other team.
E) must remain within the 3 point shooting zone.

Question 16

Pivoting

A) is illegal if performed in the key.
B) comes from a forward movement and is done in a one-two count.
C) may not be done by players in their backcourt.
D) is a manoeuvre that protects the ball by keeping the body between the ball and the defensive player.
E) uses the same upper-body mechanics as the one-hand set shot.

Question 17

Feinting

A) is a manoeuvre that protects the ball by keeping the body between the ball and the defensive player.
B) follows a stride stop by picking up the front foot and carrying it to the rear and, at the same time, fading to the rear.
C) is a deceptive motion in one direction when the intent is to move in another direction.
D) comes from a forward movement and is done in a one-two count.
E) stops after a dribble on a one-two count.

Question 18

Dribblerama

A) emphasizes individual dribbling and shooting.
B) is a Developmental Level III game.
C) introduces basic offensive team play tactics.
D) emphasizes dribbling, passing, and shooting.
E) focuses on dribbling and protecting the ball.

Question 19

Captain Ball

A) emphasizes individual dribbling and shooting.
B) emphasizes passing, catching, and guarding an opponent.
C) focuses on dribbling and protecting the ball.
D) emphasizes dribbling, passing, and shooting.
E) is a Developmental Level III game.

Question 20

Tripping

A) receives the same penalty as double dribble.
B) is considered a simple violation.
C) is penalized with a two minute penalty.
D) is a personal foul.
E) is a technical foul.

Question 21

Identify basic instructional cues for the chest pass.

Question 22

Identify basic instructional cues for receiving a pass (catching).

Question 23

Discuss the purpose and organization of three drills for practicing individual ball handling.

Question 24

Discuss the purpose and organization of three drills for practicing shooting.

Question 25

Briefly describe the purpose of pivoting.

Question 26

Briefly describe the purpose of feinting.

Question 27

Briefly describe the following violations: double dribble, travelling.

Question 28

Identify basic instructional cues for dribbling.

Question 29

Identify basic instructional cues for the defensive stance.

Question 30

Briefly describe the stride stop.

Question 31

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-a shot taken when travelling toward the basket after receiving a pass or at the end of a dribble

A) chest pass
B) lay-up shot
C) free-throw shot
D) jump shot
E) one-hand (set) push shot

Question 32

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-a two-handed pass with one foot ahead of the other

A) chest pass
B) lay-up shot
C) free-throw shot
D) jump shot
E) one-hand (set) push shot

Question 33

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-a set shot taken from longer distances

A) chest pass
B) lay-up shot
C) free-throw shot
D) jump shot
E) one-hand (set) push shot

Question 34

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-a shot taken after propelling the body straight up

A) chest pass
B) lay-up shot
C) free-throw shot
D) jump shot
E) one-hand (set) push shot

Question 35

Match the following skills with the most suitable description.

-a shot awarded after a foul has been committed

A) chest pass
B) lay-up shot
C) free-throw shot
D) jump shot
E) one-hand (set) push shot

Question 36

Identify and describe essential elements of a successful basketball lead-up game.

Question 37

Lead-up games provide an opportunity to emphasize development of selected sport skills in a setting that is compatible with the ability of participants.

Question 38

Skills instruction for basketball is introduced primarily during the intermediate grades after youngsters have mastered the basic prerequisite skills.

Question 39

For firm control, the ball should be handled with the palms of the hands.

Question 40

Emphasis in the elementary program should be on regulation play.

Question 41

Smaller balls and lower baskets help develop technically correct patterns.

Question 42

To stop quickly, the weight of the body is dropped to lower the centre of gravity and the feet are applied as brakes.

Question 43

Officiating should be part of the instructional process in the elementary grades.

Question 44

A receiver should move toward a pass.

Question 45

The jump shot has the same upper-body mechanics as the one-hand (set) push shot.

Question 46

Pivoting is a deceptive motion in one direction when the intent is to move in another direction.

Question 47

For the baseball pass, body weight shifts from the back to front foot.

Question 48

Take-off is with the left foot in a lay-up from the right.

Question 49

Dribbling the ball with both hands at once is considered to be travelling.

Question 50

The one-hand underhand pass is similar to the underhand toss in baseball.

Question 51

Feinting masks the intent of a maneuver.

Question 52

A sidearm motion should be developed in the baseball pass.

Question 53

Moving to an open space to receive a pass is the basic tactical concept in basketball.

Question 54

In typical shooting technique the palm should be flat to the ball.

Question 55

A double dribble violation is taking more than one step with the ball without dribbling, passing or shooting.

Question 56

Take-off is with the right foot in a lay-up from the right.