TEST: PE M1L1

• What is the main goal of participating in team sports?

  To improve physical fitness
• What are the basic skills involved in basketball?

  • Shooting
  • Passing
  • Dribbling
  • Rebounding
  • Running
• What is the most important component of fitness for success in basketball?

  Speed and agility
• What is the objective of basketball?

  To score in the opponent's basket and prevent them from scoring
• How many players are typically on a basketball team?

  Five players
• What is the height of a regulation basketball hoop?

  10 feet
• How many points is a field goal worth if the player is behind the three-point line?

  Three points
• What is a violation called when a player moves without dribbling the ball?

  Travelling
• What happens if a player is fouled while shooting the ball?

  A free throw is awarded to the offensive player
• What is a technical foul in basketball?

  It is issued for unsportsmanlike conduct
• What are the specialized player positions in basketball?

  • Center
  • Power Forward
  • Small Forward
  • Point Guard
  • Shooting Guard
• Who invented basketball?

  James Naismith
• When was basketball invented?

  In December 1891
• What was the first ball used in basketball?

  A soccer ball
• How many players were on the first basketball teams?

  Nine players
• What significant event helped popularize basketball during World War II?

  1. S. servicemen played the sport in many countries
• What was the first professional basketball league formed?

  The National Basketball League
• What notable team was organized around 1915?

  The Original Celtics
• What is the Basketball Hall of Fame?

  A museum honoring great players, coaches, and contributors
• What are the dimensions of a basketball court?

  28m in length and 15m in width
• What is the standard size of a basketball?

  75-75.88 cm in diameter
• What is the diameter of a basketball rim?

  18 inches
• What is the primary surface of a basketball court?

  A flat hard surface free from obstructions
• Why is aerobic endurance important in basketball?

  It helps players maintain performance throughout the game
• How does balance and coordination contribute to basketball performance?

  They enhance a player's ability to move and shoot effectively
• What is the significance of the three-point line in basketball?

  It allows players to score three points for shots made beyond it
• What happens during overtime in a basketball game?

  Additional time is given if the game ends in a draw
• Who helped the Bulls dominate the NBA during the early 1990s?

  Michael Jordan
• Which players are mentioned as part of the new generation of basketball stars?

  Shaquille O'Neal and Larry Johnson
• When was the Basketball Hall of Fame founded?

  In 1959
• Where is the Basketball Hall of Fame located?

  Springfield, Massachusetts
• What are the dimensions of a basketball court?

  • Length: 28 m
  • Width: 15 m
• What is the standard diameter of a basketball?

  75-75.88 cm
• What is the purpose of the ring or basket in basketball?

  It is the steel rim where the ball must enter to score points
• What is the diameter of the basketball ring?

  18 inches
• What are the basic skills of basketball?

  • Shooting
  • Dribbling
  • Rebounding
  • Passing
  • Blocking
• What is shooting in basketball?

  It is the act of attempting to throw the ball to the basket to earn points
• What is dribbling in basketball?

  It is continuously bouncing the ball to the floor with one or both hands
• What is rebounding in basketball?

  It is gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot or free throw
• What is passing in basketball?

  It is transferring the ball to a teammate using hand snap