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Enjoy these Basketball Big Brain quizzes we've created for you, helping to test the Basketball knowledge you have.
Question 1
What is a defensive triangle?
| It is the area of the court just below the free throw line. | |
| The triangle made between 3 defensive teammates. | |
| The triangle made between a defender, the ball and his man. | |
| The triangle formed on a trap defense. | |
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A defensive triangle is the triangle formed when you are playing man to man defense between You, the player you are guarding, and the ball.
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Question 2
You must have 5 players to start a game. How many players do you need to finish the game?
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | |
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You must have 5 legal players to start a game, but only 2 to finish!(so that one player has someone to pass to).
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Question 3
How do you measure a vertical jump?
| Measure the distance from your fingertips to the rim. | |
| Measure how high you can reach without jumping. Then measure how high you can reach when you jump. Then measure the difference. | |
| Measure how high you can reach from the floor to the rim. | |
| Jump and measure the distance your feet are from the floor. | |
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If your vertical jump is over 30 inches, you are a great leaper!
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Question 5
How long do you have to shoot a free throw?
| 10 seconds | |
| 8 seconds | |
| 12 seconds | |
| There is no time limit. | |
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You have 10 seconds to shoot, or it is a violation, and the ball is awarded to the opposite team.
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Question 6
How far is it from the free throw line to the basket?
| 12 feet | |
| 10 feet | |
| 18 feet | |
| 15 feet | |
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It is 15 feet from the free throw line to the basket.
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Question 7
What is the weakside?
| The side of the court where your weakest offensive players are. | |
| The side of the court opposite the ball. | |
| The side of the court that is weakest defensively. | |
| The side of the court with the most offensive players. | |
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The weakside is the side of the court opposite the side the ball.
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Question 8
What is the distance from the 3 point circle to the center of the basket?(in high school)
| 19 feet, 9 inches | |
| 21 feet, 6 inches | |
| 20 feet, 6 inches | |
| 19 feet | |
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It is 19 feet, 9 inches from the 3 point line to the center of the basket.
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Question 9
What is a reverse dribble?
| When you go backwards as you dribble to relieve defensive pressure. | |
| The type of dribble you use before a crossover. | |
| It is like the Reggie Miller Step Back move to create space. | |
| It is the same thing as a spin dribble. | |
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A reverse dribble is when you turn your back to the defender, spin, and go in the other direction.
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Question 10
How do you defend a cutter on the give and go?
| follow him | |
| jump to the ball side to cut off the passing lane. | |
| double team the receiver of the pass. | |
| try to take the charge as he cuts through. | |
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You immediately jump to the ball side passing lane and deny any pass back to your man.
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