Coaching Basketball Final
This type of dribble is a fake crossover
inside-out
The highest percentage shot in basketball is a
layup
What are the 2 basic reasons for passing?
maintain possession, create good shot opportunities
When you have to pass over a defender, you should use the?
overhead pass
This is the most neglected fundamental of basketball
passing
At the start of the dribble, the ball must leave your hand before you lift your _____ foot.
pivot
According to the book, which of the following is NOT an example of offensive footwork?
"run out" for a fast break
How many basketballs can fit inside the rim at one time?
Approximately 3 1/2
When using the one-two step, which foot lands first?
Back
This leads to power and rhythmic control of your shot
Balance
In a well balanced defensive stance, your head should be over your waist, but it is not necessary in a well balanced offensive stance
False
In a well-balanced defensive stance, your head shoulder be over your waist, but it is not necessary in a well-balanced offensive stance.
False
It is NOT important to see the rim when making passes
False
Quickness refers to running speed
False
The best players can only shoot when open
False
The bounce pass requires the use of similar mechanics to the overhead pass
False
The chest pass and the baseball pass are the most effective passes to use when passing to a post player
False
The runner, or extended layup shot, is used when you are closer to the basket than a normal layup.
False
The shot fake usually hurts your shooting rhythm
False
The step-back jump shot is used when you are not closely guarded
False
There are three basic kinds of pivots.
False
To be an effective playmaker, you must become skilled at dribbling with one hand
False
Trigger words are positive words that you associate with a positive result (like a made shot)
False
When shooting off the catch, break up your shooting motion into multiple parts
False
While dribbling, you may touch the ball with both hands simultaneously
False
According to the book, which of these is NOT an example of defensive footwork?
Good defensive footwork can help you elude a blockout
This term is commonly associated with basketball success, but other abilities are more important.
Height
Which of the answer choices is NOT true: Employing effective footwork lets you keep your body under control so that you can move with...?
Height
In the "block-and-catch" technique, which hand blocks the ball when you receive a pass from in front?
Nonshooting hand
According to the book, which of the following is NOT one of the basic defensive steps or movements?
Up and under step
Pass __________ the side of the defender
away from
Which term means that your body is under control and in a state of readiness to make quick movements
balance
A ______ pass is often used when you need to make very long outlet passes down the court or a full-length of the court in-bounds bass
baseball pass
Which type of dribble keeps your body between the ball and defender as you change direction
behind-the-back dribble
A more advanced pass that skilled players use is the?
behind-the-back pass
When catching the ball for a jump shot, your knees should be what?
bent slightly
To shoot with a quick release have what ready?
both A & B (hands and feet)
The most common pass in basketball is the?
chest pass
When playing defense, attacking or moving up on your opponent when they catch the ball is often referred to as?
closing out
When you are closely guarded and must keep the ball protected, use the
control dribble
This type of dribble moves the ball from one hand to the other hand below knee level and in front of the body.
crossover
One distinct advantage of a hook shot over other types of shots is that it is
difficult to block
Change of ________ underlies almost every basketball fundamental, but it is particularly important for getting open to receive a pass.
direction
Forcing the defense to help stop the ball and then passing to the open players is known as what?
draw and kick
When an offensive player dribbles toward the basket past your lead foot, use a _________ step to quickly recover on defense
drop
When making a dribble move, keep your balance in what three ways?
emotionally, mentally, physically
Most players use a two-handed set shot to shoot a free throw
false
Pick the 3 adjectives used to describe passes that create scoring opportunities for your team
fast, accurate, timely
A great shooter is often called a _______ shooter because he or she possesses great touch and a free-flowing shot
pure
When catching the ball for a jump shot, your hands should be what?
relaxed
This type of dribble is used to avoid trouble caused by defensive pressure.
retreat dribble
Which type of dribble is often used to avoid trouble caused by defensive pressure?
retreat dribble
This type of dribble keeps your body between the ball and the defender for protection as you change direction, but you may temporarily take your eyes off other defenders who may attempt a blind-side steal of the ball
reverse dribble
Which is not an option in the triple threat position
screen
This is the most misunderstood part of shooting
hand position
A jump shot is similar to a set shot, except you align the ball
higher before releasing it
When executing a bounce pass, aim for a spot ________ of the distance between you and your target.
2/3
What is the best angle to the basket to use a bank shot
45 degrees
Which of these is a good reason to dribble?
All of them
While not always encouraged, a _____ pass is especially useful when a defender comes between you and a teammate on a two-on-one fast break.
Behind-the-back pass
This is the essence of good team play
C) both A & B (good passing & good catching)
This type of dribble is useful for deceiving and eluding a defender by changing from a control dribble to a speed dribble and quickly back to control, or vice versa
Change of pace dribble
If the defender's hands are down, what is the best option to score?
Drive-step jump shot
Create rhythm by lowering the ball on the catch
False
Good defenders cross their feet so that they can go in either directions quickly
False
Good defenders take very long steps to cover more ground.
False
Great shooters are born, not made
False
If your perimeter shots are consistently short, usually it is because you are not using your arms
False
Which of these is NOT part of catching the ball well?
Immediately look at your defender after catching the ball
From an offensive perspective, the weakness of the basic defensive stance is
Lead foot
Key words should NOT be which of the following?
Long
Most shots in basketball are what kind of shots?
Open
Which term refers to speed of movement when performing a skill, not just running speed?
Quickness
When shooting a bank shot from the side, what should you aim for?
The top near corner of the backboard
A pass travels many times faster than a dribble
True
A proper follow through releases the ball off the pads of your index finger (and sometimes middle finger)
True
Anchor words allow you to visualize your shot going in
True
Dribbling is a skill you can practice by yourself
True
Good footwork is a prerequisite for soundly executing each of the fundamental skills in basketball
True
In general, you should pass before you dribble
True
Jump behind the ball on passes that are slightly off target
True
Key words should be general
True
Let the ball come to your hands: do not reach for the ball
True
Look to pass before you dribble because a pass travels many times faster than a dribble
True
On open shots, you should face the basket (square up) and catch and shoot in one motion
True
The speed dribble is useful when you are not closely guarded
True
When executing a jump stop, hop into your stop
True
When using a jump stop, both feet should land simultaneously
True
When using a two-foot jump, you should land in roughly the same spot from which you initially jumped
True
You should learn to minimize the use of the dribble
True
What is the distance within which you can consistently make the outside shot called
shooting range
If the pass is off target, what should you do?
shot fake before your shot
If the defender takes a retreat step, what is the best option to score?
step-back jump shot
W.o.F is NOT one of the eight basic movements, according to the book?
the fadeaway
Pick the 3 adjectives used to describe passes that create scoring opportunities for your team.
timely, deceptive, accurate
According to the book, what is one reason to move the ball in the half court?
to make the defense lull into complacency
The position of having the shooting hand facing the basket (behind the ball) and the nonshooting hand under the ball is called the block and tuck
true
What position should your shooting elbow be in?
tucked in
What kind of jump is more common when you are not on the move?
two-foot jump
When you move to get open, you must see what three things
your defender, the ball, the basket
