GAME RULES
KEY TERMS
GAME MECHANICS
OFFICIAL SIGNALS
"General" Knowledge
100

A basketball team consists of how many players? What are their positions?

5 Players. Forwards, Guards, and one Center.

100

A pass that directly leads to a score is called..?

Assist

100

What is dribbling?

Bouncing the ball with your arms to progress it up the court and evade defensive players.

100

What official signal is this?

(Raising right arm, then putting both arms on hip bone)

Blocking

100

Which country won the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2006?

Spain

200

A game can be divided into 2 20-minute halves or..?

4 8-minute quarters

200

A weakside is defined as..?

Offensive side of court opposite the ball

200

What is the purpose of shooting?

To score a basket

200

What official signal does a referee call when a double dribble occurs? (Demonstrate)

Watch the demonstration.

200

Which player was the first to record a triple-double with at least 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists in a single game after 1968?

  • Russel Westbrook
  • Lebron James
  • Oscar Robertson
  • Magic Johnson
Russel Westbrook
300

Play is initiated with a jump ball between 2 opposing players. During jump-ball, where must all the other players be?

Outside the center circle

300

How many fouls must a player commit to be fouled out?

5 fouls

300

The three types of give and go include:

1. High/low post

2. Finish with layup
3. Finish with jump shot

300

During what scenarios would illegal use of hands be called? Name 2.

Possible answers:
1. Contacting a defender's arm or hand when trying to steal the ball

2. Placing hands on an opponent to hinder their movement

3. Hitting the offensive player's arm during a shot attempt

4. Grabbing or holding an opponent

5. Pushing the opponent with force

6. Slapping any part of the opponent (with a slapping motion)

300

In NBA, how long can a defensive player stay in the free-throw lane without actively guarding an offensive player?

3 seconds
400

A player can at most take how many steps without dribbling?

2 steps

400

Is charging considered a personal or technical foul? What is the penalty?

Personal foul. Penalty is loss of ball posession. 

400

What is the purpose of Pick and Roll?

Creating space and scoring opportunities.

400

What can a referee call when a player is being disrespectful and aggressive towards them?

Technical foul

400

Which NBA team holds the record for the longest winning streak in a single season?

Los Angeles Lakers

500

During what scenario are 1 free throw, 2 free throws, and 3 free throws awarded?

1 Free throw: when shooting a two-pointer, getting fouled but scoring the basket.


2 Free throws: when shooting a two-pointer, getting fouled and not scoring the basket.

3 Free throws: when shooting a three-pointer, getting fouled but not scoring the basket.

500

Is taking two steps without dribbling considered a foul?

No. Taking 3 steps is.

500

What are the 4 types of P2P and Zone defenses?

1. Player-2-player
2. 2-1-2
3. 1-3-1
4. Match-up Zone

500

What signal is called when a player doesn’t wear the correct uniform?

Administrative Technical Foul

500

1984, who was selected ahead of Michael Jordan in the NBA draft as the No. 2 overall pick?

Sam Bowie