By Kim Butler, Ed.D 2012 HSCII Basketball Cognitive Test
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History of Basketball 1. Who is considered the Father of
Basketball? A. Michael Jordon B. James Naismith C. Magic Johnson D.
Shaquille ONeal
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History of Basketball 2. What prompted the invention of
basketball? A. An activity to help soccer players stay in shape
during the summer. B. An activity to entertain university students.
C. An activity to help football players stay in shape during the
winter. D. An activity to entertain communities on Friday
nights.
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Basketball Positions Match the Positions to the Descriptions.
PositionsDescriptions 3. Point Guard 4. Shooting Guard 5. Forward
6. Center A. Same duties as forwards, but taller and plays defense
in the middle of the key. B. Good shot from up close, good at
rebounding. C. Best ball handler/play maker. D. Can shoot well from
outside of the key.
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Referee Signals Match the Signal to the Picture Signal Picture
7. Double Dribble 8. Traveling 9. Blocking 10. Holding A B C D
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11. Biomechanical Principle When performing a jump ball, which
is the MOST important biomechanical principal involved? A.
Explosive Power B. Balance C. BMI D. Rotary Motion
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Game Scoring Match Point Values to Location on Court Shot was
Made Point ValuesLocation on Court 12. 3 Points 13. 2 Points 14. 1
Point A. At the free throw line. B. Behind the Arc. C. Anywhere in
front of the Arc during regular play.
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15. Skill: Dribble. Which of the below is NOT a skill needed
for dribbling? A. Keep fingers stiff and close together over the
top of the ball. B. Use finger tips to control ball. C. Use wrist
and arm pressure to PUSH ball down. D. Head up and eyes looking
forward.
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16. Basketball Skill: Chest Pass. Which of the below is NOT a
skill for the chest pass? A. Hold your ball close to your chest. B.
Spread your fingers around the ball. C. Keep feet together while
passing. D. Extend arms.
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17. Basketball Shot: Jump Shot All of the biomechanical
principals below will help with the jump shot EXCEPT? A. Speed B.
Explosive Power C. Rotary Motion D. Flexibility
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18. Basketball Shot: Layup. Identify the step below that is NOT
correct. A. Start by dribbling towards the basket. B. If you are on
the right side of the basket, you should lift your right knee when
shooting. C. Lift your right knee with your right arm. D. If you
are on the right side of the basket you should shoot with your left
hand.
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Basketball Tactics Match Tactic to Description
TacticDescription 19. Inbound Play 20. Fast Break 21. Give n Go 22.
Move to Open Space A. Quick transition from defense to offense. B.
Pass the ball to a team mate, move to the basket, receive pass and
score. C. To put the ball in play. D. Get open and ready to receive
a pass.
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23. Basketball Skill Related Fitness All of the below are
crucial elements of good defence EXCEPT: A. Agility B. Reaction
Time C. BMI D. Coordination
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Basketball Strategy: Match the Type of Defence to Description
Type of DefenseDescription 24. Zone 25. Person to Person A. Where
the defense guards a player. B. Where the defense guards an area on
the court.