JMS PHYSICAL EDUCATION
BASKETBALL WORK SHEET
NAME________________________________________________ DAY__________ HOUR______________
Go to the following link to find the study guide required to answer the following
questions, http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/Page/34446. Students may need to
research other questions via the internet on other websites.
Use the bubble sheet to record your answers. The bubble sheet should be handed
in when completed.
1. What year was basketball invented?
A. 1899
B. 1991
C. 1891
D. 1965
2. Who is credited with inventing the game of basketball?
A. Nick Keenan B. Julius Erving C. Roy Munson D. James Naismith
3. How high were the first baskets used in the game of basketball?
A. 4 feet
B. 14 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 8 feet
4. When did they regulate the game to have only five players on the floor per
team?
A. 1990
B. 1900
C. 1891
C. 1981
5. What are the dimensions of high school basketball court?
A. 84 feet long by 50 feet wide
B. 99 feet long by 40 feet wide
C. 75 feet long by 50 feet wide
D. 120 feet long by 40 feet wide
6. What is the diameter of the basketball rim?
A. 18 inches B. 20 inches
C. 18 centimeters
D. 1 foot
7. How many points are awarded for a basket made from inside the three point
arc?
A. 3 points B. 2 points C. 1 point
D. 5 points
8. If a player is fouled during the act of shooting, what is the result?
A. The shooter is awarded free throws
B. A jump ball is performed
C. The defense gets awarded the ball
D. Play continues on
9. Which is NOT considered a violation?
A. Traveling
B. Double Dribble
C. Rebound
D. Over and back
10. When performing a lay up with the right hand, which knee should be raised
upward?
A. Both knees
B. Left Knee C. Right Knee
D. It doesn’t matter
11. What happens if a player steps on the boundary line of the court while
holding the ball?
A. Opponents get the ball B. Nothing, play continues on
C. Jump ball
D. Technical Foul
12. Which is NOT a commonly used way of scoring in basketball?
A. Lay up shot
B. Jump Shot
C. Free Throw
D. Slap shot
13. When playing defense, what is the main concept to perform?
A. Stay between your assigned offensive player and the basket
B. Everyone on the team should cover the player with the ball
C. Let the offense score so you do not need to play defense
D. Push and shove your assigned offensive player to wear them out
14. What is it called when an offensive player runs into a defender that has
established their position?
A. Charging
B. Palming C. Fast Break
D. Elbowing
15. How many players are on the court for each team during the game?
A. Five
B. Six
C. Two
D. Four
16. How many point(s) are awarded for a made free throw?
A. Two
B. One
C. Three
D. None
17. How high is a regulation basketball hoop from the floor?
A. 10 feet
B. 10 yards C. 10 Meters
D. 10 kilometers
18. What is it called when a player catches or grabs the basketball on a missed
shot attempt?
A. Double dribble
B. Three pointer
C. Jump ball D. Rebound
19. What action starts a regulation game of basketball?
A. Jump down
B. Throw in C. Jump ball D. Rock-Paper-Scissors
20. Which is NOT a commonly used pass used in basketball?
A. Chest pass
B. Bounce pass
C. Lob pass D. Fastball pass