Basic Offense Rules
What is it called when you start dribbling again after stopping?
Double dribble.
What part of your hand should you use to control the ball while dribbling?
Your fingers.
What is it called when you go slow, then suddenly speed up to get past a defender?
Changing speed.
What is the main goal of offense in basketball?
To score.
What is the easiest shot to make close to the basket?
A layup.
what is it called when you take more than 2 steps without dribbling?
Travel
What type of pass involves bouncing the ball to a teammate?
A bounce pass.
What is it called when you pretend to pass or shoot to fool the defender?
A pump fake.
What is it called when players move and pass the ball to create open shots?
Teamwork.
What is it called when you shoot from behind the three-point line?
A three-pointer.
What is the area under the basket where offensive players can’t stay for more than 3 seconds?
The key (or paint).
What should you do after releasing the ball when shooting to improve accuracy?
Follow through.
What move involves quickly switching the ball from one hand to the other?
A crossover.
What clock tells you how much time you have to attempt a shot?
The shot clock.
What part of your body should you use to aim the ball when shooting?
Your elbow.
How many seconds does a team have to attempt a shot under normal play?
24 seconds.
What move involves a quick step in one direction to throw off the defender’s balance?
A jab step
What move involves stepping one way, then going the other way to trick the defender?
A jab step.
What is it called when players move without the ball to get open?
Cutting.
What should you do after releasing the ball to improve your shooting accuracy?
Follow through.
What is it called when you move the ball to a teammate?
A pass.
What is the easiest shot to make close to the basket?
A layup.
Name three ways to trick the defense.
Changing speed, fakes, and crossovers.
What is it called when a player jumps and shoots the ball mid-air?
A jump shot.