Basketball Terms Quiz

When a player shoots the ball and it bounces off the backboard and into the hoop. (correct)

When a player scores by passing the ball to a teammate who then scores.

When a player scores by throwing the ball directly into the hoop without touching the backboard.

When a player scores by bouncing the ball off the rim and into the hoop.

A technique used by players to get in better rebounding position by using their body as a barrier. (correct)

When a player stops an offensive player from making a shot by blocking the ball with his or her hand(s).

An offensive action where a player cuts behind a defender and toward the basket.

A penalty that occurs when a player holds the ball excessively at the apex while dribbling.

When a player dribbles, stops dribbling, and then begins to dribble again. (correct)

When a player holds the ball excessively at the apex while dribbling.

When a player shoots the ball and it bounces off the backboard and into the hoop.

When a player dribbles with both hands simultaneously.

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