Coaching Basketball Final

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

When using the one-two step, which foot lands first?

Back

This leads to power and rhythmic control of your shot

Balance

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)

A cross screen is an illegal screen and cannot be used in basketball

False

To be an effective playmaker, you must become skilled at dribbling with one hand

False

To create your shot from a drive from the top, you can use two basic moves, including a drive off the pinch post for a jump shot

False

Which of these is NOT part of catching the ball well?

Immediately look at your defender after catching the ball

Key words should NOT be which of the following?

Long

Most shots in basketball are what kind of shots?

Open

When shooting a bank shot from the side, what should you aim for?

The top near corner of the backboard

The most common fat break attack is the controlled, how many lane fast break

Three lane

Pass __________ the side of the defender

away from

What kind of cut should you use when the defense overplays/denies you on the perimeter?

backdoor cut

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)

Working the ball inside to a player who can score in the post will open up scoring opportunities where?

both A & B (inside and outside)

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

It is wise to catch the ball with one hand in the post whenever possible

false

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

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

Which of these is not a basic low-post move?

spin-back power move

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

If the offensive rebounder cannot grab the ball, he or she should try to do what to the ball to keep it alive until a teammate can grab it

tip

According to the book, what is one reason to move the ball in the half court?

to make the defense lull into complacency

Desire is a key emotional aspect of rebounding

true

What position should your shooting elbow be in?

tucked in

According to the book, which of the following is NOT an example of offensive footwork?

"run out" for a fast break

When executing a bounce pass, aim for a spot ________ of the distance between you and your target.

2/3

How much spacing between players is recommended?

9 - 12 feet

How many basketballs can fit inside the rim at one time?

Approximately 3 1/2

The 2 primary emotional factors that contribute to playing great defense are?

Attitude and desire

Reading the defense in the post means seeing if the defense is playing how?

Both A & B (topside and baseline side)

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

A good defender overplaying the weak hand

False

A player should always try to grab a rebound with one hand

False

An offensive player should use a spin move if the opponent is trying to block out by leaning back into him or her

False

Anticipation is a key physical skill in rebounding

False

Create rhythm by lowering the ball on the catch

False

Discipline is a key physical skill on defense

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

In a three on two fast break situation, the bottom defender stops the player with the ball at the foul line

False

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

Post players should not expect to get fouled when shooting because it is a distraction

False

Quickness refers to running speed

False

The 3-2 open set requires players to assume strict position roles on offense (center, point guard, etc.)

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 match up zone defense is particularly effective against an offense that uses a lot of movement

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

Trigger words are positive words that you associate with a positive result (like a made shot)

False

When a player sets a down screen for a teammate, the teammates should use a V-cut to come off the down screen

False

When holding the ball in the post, you should keep your elbows tucked in

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

From an offensive perspective, the weakness of the basic defensive stance is

Lead foot

The preferred method of defensive rebounding for blocking out a nonshooter is the?

NOT -- box out Reverse turn?

Establishing defensive position a half body ahead in the direction the dribbler wants to go is referred to as?

NOT -- defensive pressure Turning the dribbler?

The best method of defensive rebounding for blocking a shooter is what kind of turn or pivot

NOT -- rear turn/pivot Front turn/pivot?

In the "block-and-catch" technique, which hand blocks the ball when you receive a pass from in front?

Nonshooting hand

Which offense guides players more by principles than by a strict set of specific assigned roles?

Not -- quick hitters Motion?

When defending the low post while the ball is below the foul line, deny the low-post player

Not -- weak side Top side?

Which term refers to speed of movement when performing a skill, not just running speed?

Quickness

According to the book, effective rebounding requires at least as much what as it does technique

Toughness

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

An offensive player should use a straight cut if the opponent is trying to block out using a front turn

True

Anchor words allow you to visualize your shot going in

True

Creating a jump shot when driving from the wing to the baseline is the same as creating a jump shot off a drive to the middle except you will be driving to the baseline

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

It is wise to jump stop on a catch in the post

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

Rebounders should have their hands up

True

The most vital aspect of great defense is pressuring the ball.

True

The speed dribble is useful when you are not closely guarded

True

There are four basic moves to create a shot from the wing

True

When executing a jump stop, hop into your stop

True

When executing a power dribble, the ball should be between your knees to protect it from defenders

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

According to the book, which of the following is NOT one of the basic defensive steps or movements?

Up and under step

Change of ________ underlies almost every basketball fundamental, but it is particularly important for getting open to receive a pass.

direction

A screen set by a player screening down for a teammate is called what kind of screen?

down

Forcing the defense to help stop the ball and then passing to the open players is known as what?

draw and kick

If the defender's hand is up on the side away from your drive step, what is the best option to score?

drive-step crossover drive

If the defender's hand is up on the same side as your drive step, you should take a longer step with your drive step foot past your defender's lead foot - known as what?

drive-step straight drive

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

Which of these is not a countermove in the post?

front turn baseline and crossover middle for hook

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

The key to defensive rebounding is getting what position on the opponent and going for the ball

inside

This type of dribble is a fake crossover

inside-out

What is the strategy of getting the ball inside and then passing back to the outside?

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

Which of these is not one of the three ways to classify post moves with the ball?

midpoint moves at the baseline midpoint

The key to offensive rebounding is to?

move

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

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 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