Basketball Vocabulary Quiz

1. What does "Block" in basketball mean?

A type of pass
A type of shot
Preventing a shot from reaching the basket by jumping and extending your arm
A type of dribble

2. Which term refers to changing the direction of the dribble quickly by bouncing the ball from one hand to the other?

Slam dunk
Crossover
Jump shot
Foul

3. What is the "Court" in basketball?

The ball used in the game
The shirt worn by players
The playing surface with boundary lines and markings where the game is contested
A type of shot

4. Which of the following is a high-flying, powerful basketball move?

Dribble
Turnover
Slam dunk
Zone defense

5. What role does a "Point guard" play in a basketball team?

Specializes in scoring
Guards the tallest player of the opposing team
Leads the team's offense, sets up plays, and coordinates the team's movements
Responsible for rebounding and defense

6. Which term refers to the boundary line at the end of the court, parallel to the backboard?

Sideline
Three-point line
Free-throw line
Baseline

7. What action in basketball involves passing the ball to a teammate who then scores?

Dunk
Screen
Assist
Defend

8. Which term refers to the hoop with a net attached where players attempt to score points?

Jersey
Basket
Sneakers
Whistle

9. What is a "Technical foul"?

A type of shot
A penalty assessed for unsportsmanlike conduct or rule violations
A type of dribble
A type of pass

10. Which of the following is a shot taken close to the basket by softly releasing the ball off the backboard and into the hoop?

Slam dunk
Jump shot
Lay-up
Three-pointer