19 Questions
When is a bounce pass most often used?
When the passer is passing to a teammate guarded from behind, or in situations when the chest pass cannot be used.
What is the main purpose of an overhead pass?
To pass the ball into the high and low post area, or as an outlet pass directly off a rebound to begin a fast break, or during a throw-in.
Describe a baseball pass and its typical use.
A long distance pass thrown more than half of the court length, useful for starting a fast break.
What is a push pass and how is it executed?
A quick pass made with one hand to a short distance, originating near the ear and relying on a bent elbow for power.
Explain when a chest pass is commonly used.
Chest passes are commonly used for quick and accurate short to medium-range passes between teammates.
What is the advantage of using an overhead pass over a chest pass in certain situations?
An overhead pass can be used to pass over defenders or cover longer distances effectively.
What is the only legal means of moving with the ball in basketball?
Dribble
In basketball, what is the term for a pass where the ball is thrown directly from the passer's chest to a teammate?
Chest pass
What type of pass in basketball involves the ball being bounced on the floor towards a teammate?
Bounce pass
In basketball, what type of pass is made with both hands above the head to pass the ball to a teammate?
Overhead pass
Which type of pass in basketball is used when a player wants to quickly move the ball from one side of the court to the other?
Skip pass
What is the term for a pass in basketball where the ball is thrown with one hand over a defender's reach?
Rainbow pass
What is the low control dribble used for?
Keeping the ball low to the floor and maintaining control.
When is the high or speed dribble typically used?
When the player needs to go fast in the open court.
Describe the cross-over dribble.
Dribbling with one hand, pushing the ball out in front, and quickly moving past the defender.
When is the behind the back dribble used?
When the dribbler needs to change direction to get loose from opponents.
What is the purpose of the between the legs dribble?
To quickly move the ball from one hand to another when closely guarded or changing direction.
How is the reverse dribble executed?
By bouncing the ball from one hand to another and rotating quickly around the defender.
What is the most common type of pass?
Chest pass.
Test your knowledge on different types of basketball passes including the bounce pass, overhead pass, and baseball pass. Learn about the situations when each type of pass is most commonly used.
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