Basketball for Third Graders: Master the Basics with Fun and Engaging Activities

Question 1

When you dribble a basketball, how should you keep it?

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Close and low to the ground

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High up bouncing it with two hands

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With your feet

Question 2

What's the main reason to shoot the ball in basketball?

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To make points

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To get the ball down the court

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To get a free throw

Question 3

What happens when you catch the ball after it misses the basket?

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It's called a rebound

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It's a foul

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It's a turnover

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a rule in basketball?

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You can hold the ball for 10 seconds

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You can't walk with the ball

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You can't push other players

Question 5

When you step on the line at the edge of the court, it's known as:

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Stepping out of bounds

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Traveling

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A foul

Question 6

Which player usually stands closest to the basket?

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Center

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Forward

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Guard

Question 7

If you block a player's shot, what is it called?

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Block

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Foul

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Steal

Question 8

Which type of pass involves pushing the ball from your chest towards a teammate?

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Chest pass

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Overhand

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Underhand

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Bounce pass

Question 9

To rebound the basketball, what should you do?

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Jump up and grab it with both hands

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Run after it and pick it up

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Kick it to a teammate

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Throw it back into the net

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a benefit of playing basketball?

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Increased risk of injury

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Improved coordination

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Increased muscle strength

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Reduced risk of obesity

Question 11

What protects the basketball hoop from being damaged?

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Backboard

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Rim

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Net

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Pylon

Question 12

When dribbling a basketball, how should your feet be positioned?

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Shoulder-width apart, with the ball in one hand at your waist

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Together, with the ball held in both hands above your head

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Crossed, with the ball held in one hand behind your back

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On the ground, kneeling with the ball held in both hands in front of you

Question 13

What is a traveling violation in basketball?

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Taking more than two steps with the ball without dribbling

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Holding the ball in one hand for more than five seconds

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Pushing an opponent to gain an advantage

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Jumping up and down while holding the ball

Question 14

What's the most important thing to remember when playing basketball?

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To have fun and work together as a team

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To score as many points as you can

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To win at any cost

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To show off your individual skills

Question 15

What is a "layup" in basketball?

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A shot taken while running and jumping towards the basket

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A pass to a teammate who is close to the basket

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A rebound that is caught and immediately shot

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A shot from behind the three-point line

Question 16

Which basketball league is considered the highest level in the United States?

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National Basketball Association (NBA)

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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

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American Basketball Association (ABA)

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United States Basketball League (USBL)

Question 17

When dribbling a basketball, which part of your hand should you use?

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Palm up and fingers spread

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Fist clenched and bouncing on the fingertips

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Palm down and wrist locked

Question 18

What is a 'traveling' violation in basketball?

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Taking more than two steps with the ball without dribbling

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Holding the ball for more than 5 seconds

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Double dribbling

Question 19

What is the main purpose of a basketball court?

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To play basketball

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To play soccer

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To play volleyball

Question 20

Who is a well-known basketball player?

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Michael Jordan

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Tom Brady

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Tiger Woods

Question 21

What is a 'free throw' in basketball?

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A shot taken after a foul

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A shot taken from outside the three-point line

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A shot taken with no time left on the clock

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT an essential skill in basketball?

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Walking

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Dribbling

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Passing

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Rebounding

Question 23

What is the term for controlling the ball by bouncing it on the ground while moving?

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Dribbling

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Passing

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Shooting

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Rebounding

Question 24

What is the main purpose of rebounding in basketball?

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To prevent the other team from scoring

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To score points

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To intercept the ball

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To get the ball out of bounds

Question 25

Which line divides the basketball court into two halves, separating offense and defense?

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Half-court line

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Center line

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Free-throw line

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Baseline

Question 26

When a player illegally moves with the ball without dribbling, it is called a:

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Traveling

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Loss of possession

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Charging

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Double dribble

Question 27

Which player position is responsible for protecting the basket and defending the rim?

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Center

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Point guard

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Forward

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Shooting guard

Question 28

How many players from each team are allowed on the court during a basketball game?

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5

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4

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6

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7

Question 29

Which of the following drills is commonly used to improve dribbling skills?

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Weaving through cones

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Shooting drills

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Rebounding drills

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Passing drills

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill in basketball?

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Running

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Dribbling

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Passing

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Shooting

Question 31

When setting a screen in basketball, what is the goal?

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Creating space for a teammate

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Blocking an opponent

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Confusing the defense

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Taking the ball away from an opponent

Question 32

What is the term for jumping to get the ball after a missed shot?

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Rebounding

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Blocking

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Passing

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Defending

Question 33

How many players are on the court for each team during a basketball game?

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5

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4

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6

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7

Question 34

What is a foul in basketball?

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Breaking any of the rules

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Blocking an opponent

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Traveling with the ball

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Scoring a basket

Question 35

When shooting the ball, what should you aim for?

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Both the backboard and rim

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The backboard

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The rim

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The net

Question 36

Who is responsible for starting the offense by bringing the ball up the court?

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Point guard

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Shooting guard

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Center

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Power forward

Question 37

What part of your body do you dribble the basketball with?

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Hands

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Feet

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Head

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Elbows

Question 38

What is the term for when you give the basketball to a teammate?

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Passing

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Lobbing

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Kicking

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Throwing

Question 39

What is the main goal of shooting the basketball?

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To score points by throwing the ball through the hoop

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To keep possession of the ball

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To pass the ball to a teammate

Question 40

What is the purpose of rebounding in basketball?

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To gain possession of the ball after a missed shot

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To block the opposing team's shots

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To pass the ball to a teammate

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To score points

Question 41

Which of the following is a good way to be a team player in basketball?

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Communicating with your teammates

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Not passing the ball

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Only thinking about scoring points

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Taking all the shots

Question 42

What does it mean when a player is called for a 'foul' in basketball?

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They have done something against the rules

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They have lost the ball

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They have to sit out for a period of time

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They have scored a goal

Question 43

Which of the following is a benefit of playing basketball?

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Improved coordination and agility

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Reduced flexibility

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Diminished cardiovascular health

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Increased risk of injury

Question 44

Which player position usually brings the ball up the court and starts the offense?

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Point guard

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Shooting guard

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Center

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Forward

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill involved in playing basketball?

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Swimming

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Dribbling

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Shooting

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Passing

Question 46

What do you call it when you move the ball by bouncing it on the floor?

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Dribbling

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Shooting

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Rebounding

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Passing

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a way to score points in basketball?

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Kicking the ball into the net

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Shooting a free throw

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Making a slam dunk

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Making a basket

Question 48

What should you do after you get the rebound?

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Look for a teammate to pass to

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Throw the ball in the air

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Run out of bounds

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Sit down on the court

Question 49

Which part of your hand should you use to dribble?

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Fingertips

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Palm

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Fist

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Back of the hand

Question 50

What is the most important thing when passing the ball to a teammate?

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Accuracy

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Speed

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Style

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Height

Question 51

What is it called when you take more than two steps without dribbling?

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Traveling

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Foul

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Out of bounds

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Double dribbling

Question 52

What is the best way to get better at shooting a basketball?

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Practice aiming and shooting the ball

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Wish really hard

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Watch other people play basketball

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Read books about basketball

Question 53

Why is teamwork important in basketball?

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It helps everyone work together to score points

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It makes the game last longer

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It lets you show off your dribbling skills

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It makes the game less fun

Question 54

What should you do if you don't make a basket?

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Hustle to get back on defense

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Throw the ball away

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Give up and stop playing

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Argue with the referee

Question 55

How do you get a rebound?

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Grab the ball after a missed shot

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Run to the other side of the court

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Steal the ball from the other team

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Block a shot