What is the term for a defensive tactic where a player guards a specific opponent throughout the game?
Zone defense
Man-to-man defense
Full-court press
Trap defense
Correct Answer :
B. Man-to-man defense
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What is the term for a defensive tactic where a player guards a specific opponent throughout the game?
Zone defense
Man-to-man defense
Full-court press
Trap defense
What is the term for the violation when a player remains in the key (painted area) for more than 3 seconds at a time?
Three-second violation
Shot clock violation
Backcourt violation
Double dribble
How many players are there on a standard basketball team?
5
6
7
10
Who is known as The Dream in the world of basketball?
Tim Duncan
Shaquille O'Neal
Hakeem Olajuwon
David Robinson
Which NBA team won the most championships in the 1990s?
Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers
Boston Celtics
San Antonio Spurs
What is the term for the area near the basket where offensive players try to score points?
Perimeter
Key
Paint
Arch
What is the term for a player who is skilled at both offense and defense in basketball?
Utility player
All-star player
Two-way player
Specialist
What is the term for the area just outside the three-point line where players attempt long-range shots?
Paint
Post
Perimeter
Key
How many points is a three-point field goal worth in basketball?
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
Which player position is typically responsible for defending against the opponent's best scorer?
Point guard
Shooting guard
Small forward
Lockdown defender
What is the term for a pass where the ball is thrown off the backboard and a teammate catches it mid-air for a score?
Lob pass
Outlet pass
Alley-oop
Chest pass
Who is known as The Answer in the world of basketball?
Allen Iverson
Dwyane Wade
Ray Allen
Reggie Miller
How many seconds does a team have to advance the ball past half-court in a game of basketball?
8 seconds
12 seconds
24 seconds
30 seconds
What is the term for a pass where the ball is bounced off the floor to a teammate?
Chest pass
Bounce pass
Overhead pass
No-look pass
What is the term for a quick pass that allows a teammate to catch the ball without dribbling?
Chest pass
Outlet pass
No-look pass
Overhead pass
Which NBA player holds the record for the most points scored in a single game with 100 points?
Wilt Chamberlain
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant
What is the violation called when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball?
Carry
Travel
Double dribble
Palming
In basketball, what is the term for a turnover that occurs when a player steps on the boundary line?
Backcourt violation
Double dribble
Out of bounds
Carry violation
What is the term for a player who primarily plays close to the basket and is responsible for scoring points in the paint?
Point guard
Shooting guard
Small forward
Center
Which player holds the record for the most assists in a single NBA game with 30 assists?
Magic Johnson
John Stockton
Chris Paul
Scott Skiles
Which NBA team won the most championships in the 1980s?
Los Angeles Lakers
Boston Celtics
Detroit Pistons
Chicago Bulls
How long is a standard NBA basketball game (excluding overtime)?
30 minutes
48 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
What is the standard height of a basketball hoop in the NBA?
9 feet
10 feet
11 feet
12 feet
What is the term for a shot where the player jumps, catches the ball in mid-air, and dunks it into the basket?
Layup
Slam dunk
Hook shot
Jump shot
What is the term for a shot attempt made while a player is fouled and the ball goes in the basket?
And-one
Slam dunk
Alley-oop
Bank shot
What is the term for a defensive tactic where a player tries to steal the ball from the dribbler?
Double team
Pick and roll
Press
Reach-in
How many points is a field goal worth if it's made from beyond the half-court line?
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
Who is known as The Admiral in the world of basketball?
Tim Duncan
Shaquille O'Neal
Hakeem Olajuwon
David Robinson
Who is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history?
LeBron James
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant
What is the term for a shot where the ball is thrown with one hand while the player is in mid-air?
Free throw
Jump shot
Layup
Hook shot