Basketball Vocabulary Quiz

What does "Block" in basketball mean?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which term refers to changing the direction of the dribble quickly by bouncing the ball from one hand to the other?Choose the correct answer:

Slam dunk
Crossover
Jump shot
Foul

What is the "Court" in basketball?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which of the following is a high-flying, powerful basketball move?Choose the correct answer:

Dribble
Turnover
Slam dunk
Zone defense

What role does a "Point guard" play in a basketball team?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which term refers to the boundary line at the end of the court, parallel to the backboard?Choose the correct answer:

Sideline
Three-point line
Free-throw line
Baseline

What action in basketball involves passing the ball to a teammate who then scores?Choose the correct answer:

Dunk
Screen
Assist
Defend

Which term refers to the hoop with a net attached where players attempt to score points?Choose the correct answer:

Jersey
Basket
Sneakers
Whistle

What is a "Technical foul"?Choose the correct answer:

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

Which of the following is a shot taken close to the basket by softly releasing the ball off the backboard and into the hoop?Choose the correct answer:

Slam dunk
Jump shot
Lay-up
Three-pointer