PED 033: TEAM SPORTS

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Multiple Choice
I. Directions: Read and comprehend the following questions. Shade the letter corresponding to the BEST answer.

1. In what year was the sport of basketball 6. What is the core objective of basketball game?
invented? a. Play against each other
a. 1839 b. To score points by putting the ball inside the basket.
b. 1891 c. The referee tosses the ball between players from
c. 1928 opposing teams, who try to pass it to their teammates.
d. 1950 d. The ball is dropped from either side’s basket.
2. Who is credited with creating the game of 7. How many substitutions are each team allowed to
basketball? make?
a. Jame Naaismith a. 3
b. James Namiths b. 4
c. Jame Naismith c. 7
d. James Naismith d. Unlimited
3. What was the first official basketball used in a 8. What is the point value of a shot taken inside the
game? opposing team’s semi-circle?
a. A soccer ball a. 1
b. A leather football b. 2
c. A custom-made rubber ball c. 3
d. The orange ball d. 4
4. What were the original goals used in the first 9. In basketball, what term refers to throwing, batting, or
game of basketball? rolling the ball to another player?
a. Wooden crates a. Pass
b. Peach baskets b. Dribble
c. Metal hoops c. Dunk
d. Soccer goals d. Pivot
5. The first official game of basketball took place at 10. What is it called when the referee puts the ball into
which institution? play by tossing it up between two opponents who try to
a. University of Kansas tap it to a teammate?
b. Harvard University a. Dribble
c. Springfield College b. Scrum
d. Yale University c. Jump ball
d. Turnover
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11.How many players are typically on the court for each 19. Which position is responsible for defending the paint,
team in a standard basketball game? blocking shots, and dominating the game?
a. 3 a. Shooting guard
b. 5 b. Center
c. 7 c. Small forward
d. 9 d. Power forward
12.What is the purpose of the white lines on the 20. What position is typically responsible for bringing the
basketball court? ball up to the court and initiating the team’s offense?
a. Decoration a. Shooting guard
b. Safety b. Center
c. Boundary markings c. Point Guard
d. Scoring zones d. Power forward
13.What must a player do when in possession of the ball? 21. Which player position is known for scoring points
a. Stand still. primarily from long-range shots and is often a team’s best
b. Run with the ball. perimeter shooting?
c. Bounce the ball while running. a. Center
d. Balance the ball on your head. b. Small forward
c. Shooting guard
d. Point guard
14. The player position that combines physicality with 22.This is similar to Walking high knees, players should
scoring ability, often playing with their back to the basket, walk forward and use their arms to physically hug their
is the: knee.
a. Point guard a. Walking high knees
b. Small forward b. Knee hugs
c. Shooting guard c. Ankle pops
d. Power forward d. Quad walk
15. The act of throwing a ball to a teammate using an 23. What skill involves a player throwing ball with a
overhead motion is known as spinning motion, often used for longer passes and shots?
a. Overhead pass a. Chest pass
b. Chest pass b. Outlet pass
c. Bounce pass c. Overhead pass
d. Snap pass d. Bounce pass
16. The ball circumference for Men’s Basketball is: 24. The ball circumference for Women’s Basketball is:
a. 28 and ½ inches a. 27 ½ inches
b.28 and 1/3 inches b. 28 ½ inches
c. 29 ½ to 30 inches c. 29 ½ inches
d. 29 1/3 to 30 inches d. 30 ½ inches

17. Which skill involves a player passing the ball with two 25. How many rules did Dr. James Naismith formulate for
hands from chest level to a teammate? playing basketball?
a. Bounce pass a. 10
b. Chest pass b. 11
c. Snap pass c. 12
d. Overhead pass d. 13
18. Which of the following skills is crucial for a player to
create a space from defenders and move around the
court effectively?
a. Dribbling
b. Running
c. Passing
d. Shooting
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II. True or False
Directions: Choose TRUE if the statement is CORRECT and FALSE if it is INCORRECT. Shade the letter of your answer.

26. Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 34. The center is typically the shortest player on a
Springfield, Europe. basketball team and plays near the basket.
a. True a. True
b. False b. False
27. The first official game of basketball was played with a 35. A free-throw is worth two points in basketball.
soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals. a. True
a. True b. False
b. False
28. Rebounding, a critical basketball skill that involves 36. The point guard is responsible for leading the team’s
grabbing the ball off the backboard after a missed shot. offense and making strategic decisions.
a. True a. True
b. False b. False
29. Scoring points in basketball involves in throwing the 37. The 2028 Summer Olympics will held at Tokyo, Japan.
ball into opponent’s basket, which requires mastering the a. True
fundamental skill of shooting. b. False
a. True
b. False
30. The basketball used in international games has a 38. Jumping jacks is an efficient total body work out that
circumference of 30 inches. work the glutes, quadriceps, and hip flexors.
a. True a. True
b. False b. False
31. According to official regulations a basketball courts 39. Basketball became an Olympic sport in 1935.
are rectangular and must have dimensions of 94 feet in a. True
length and 50 feet in width. b. False
a. True
b. False
32. The sport of basketball can be played in various 40. Good dribbling skills enable a player to keep control of
formats, both recreationally and competitively, across the ball, travel past a defender, or simply move the team
multiple disciplines. forward.
a. True a. True
b. False b. False

33. The size of the basketball court may vary depending

on the level of play and organization governing the game.
a. True
b. False
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III. Draw and label the parts of Basketball court dimensions. (10 points)