Basketball Basics
What sport uses a ball and a hoop?
Basketball
How many points is a normal shot?
Two points
What action means throwing the ball to a teammate?
Pass
Who plays the game on the court?
Players
How many steps can you take without dribbling?
Zero / none
How many players are on the court for one team?
Five players
How many points is a free throw?
One point
What action means jumping to put the ball in the basket?
Shoot
Who blows the whistle and stops the game?
The referee
What happens when the ball goes out of the court?
The other team gets the ball
What do you bounce when you move with the ball?
You dribble
How many points is a shot behind the three-point line?
Three points
What action means stopping the other team from scoring?
Defend
What do players wear on their feet?
Trainers / basketball shoes
What do you get after a foul when you are shooting?
A free throw
What do you try to put the ball into?
The basket / the hoop
What do you call it when the ball goes in the basket?
A basket / a score
What action means taking the ball from another player?
Steal
What is the orange object used to play?
A basketball
Can you kick the ball with your foot?
No
What is the game called when two teams play to score points?
A match / a game
Which team wins the game?
The team with more points
What action means catching the ball after a missed shot?
Rebound
What do players wear with a number on it?
A jersey
What starts the game at the beginning?
The jump ball