Advanced Basketball Strategies: Master the Game's Complexities

Question 1

In a zone defense, players are assigned to guard a specific area of the court. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a variation of the pick-and-roll play?

Accepted Answer

Isolation pick-and-roll

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Double pick-and-roll

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High pick-and-roll

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Staggered pick-and-roll

Question 3

The primary objective of an isolation play is to:

Accepted Answer

Create a one-on-one matchup with a defender

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Obtain a clear shot from beyond the paint

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Set up a pick-and-roll play

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Force the defense to commit multiple defenders

Question 4

In a pick-and-roll play, who sets the screen for the ball handler?

Accepted Answer

Guard

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Center

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Forward

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Power forward

Question 5

Type of isolation play where the ball handler dribbles towards the basket and attempts a shot over the defender:

Accepted Answer

Drive-in

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Pull-up

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Post-up

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Fade-away

Question 6

Main advantage of running an isolation play:

Accepted Answer

Creating scoring opportunities for a single player

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Speeding up the pace of the game

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Conserving team energy

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Reducing turnovers

Question 7

Essential elements for executing a successful backdoor cut:

Accepted Answer

Timing, stealth, and communication

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Speed, strength, and agility

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Shooting accuracy, passing ability, and rebounding

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Dribbling skills, ball handling, and defense

Question 8

Type of pass typically used to initiate a fast break:

Accepted Answer

Bounce pass

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Chest pass

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Overhead pass

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Baseball pass

Question 9

Characteristic NOT associated with a successful isolation scorer:

Accepted Answer

High pass-assist ratio

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Exceptional one-on-one ball handling skills

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Ability to create their own shots

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Physical strength and speed

Question 10

Main objective of a zone press:

Accepted Answer

Force turnovers and create scoring opportunities

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Limit penetration and protect the restricted area

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Slow down the pace of the game

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Isolate individual players

Question 11

To effectively evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various basketball strategies, which approach is most suitable?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing game footage to observe strategies in action

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Discussing strategies without real-world examples

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Ranking strategies based on a single season's performance

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Examining team rosters and player statistics

Question 12

How do pick-and-rolls enhance a team's offense and hinder the opposing team's defense?

Accepted Answer

Create mismatches and open up scoring chances.

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Isolate players and eliminate their defensive impact.

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Slow down the game and control the pace.

Question 13

Which type of defense assigns players to specific areas of the court, creating a zone to prevent ball penetration?

Accepted Answer

Zone defense

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Man-to-man defense

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Press defense

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Triangle-and-two defense

Question 14

Which type of isolation play involves a player receiving the ball in a low post position and using their physical strength and skills to score?

Accepted Answer

Backdown isolation

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Face-up isolation

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Triple-threat isolation

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Wing isolation

Question 15

Which type of offensive strategy aims to create a favorable matchup by exploiting a size advantage?

Accepted Answer

High-low offense

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Fast break offense

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Motion offense

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Princeton offense

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of a defensive trap?

Accepted Answer

To force a turnover

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To block a shot

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To rebound the ball

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To foul the ball handler

Question 17

Which type of pass is used to move the ball quickly and accurately across long distances?

Accepted Answer

Overhead pass

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Chest pass

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Bounce pass

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Baseball pass

Question 18

In basketball, which defensive strategy allocates each player to guard a specific area of the court, rather than individual opponents?

Accepted Answer

Zone defense

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Man-to-man defense

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Press defense

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Box-and-one defense

Question 19

In basketball, what is the term for an offensive tactic where a player sets a screen for a teammate to create an open shot opportunity?

Accepted Answer

Pick-and-roll

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Alley-oop

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Crossover

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Jump shot

Question 20

In basketball, an isolation play aims to isolate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

One defender

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Two defenders

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Three defenders

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All five defenders

Question 21

Which formation is NOT typically used in a zone defense in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Man-to-man

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2-3

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3-2

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1-3-1

Question 22

In basketball, what is the primary purpose of a defensive switch?

Accepted Answer

To prevent an offensive player from getting an open shot

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To trap the ball handler and force a turnover

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To create a mismatch in favor of the defense

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To give the defense a rest

Question 23

In a basketball isolation play, the isolated offensive player typically has one primary goal. What is it?

Accepted Answer

To create a shot for themselves

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To draw a foul

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To pass the ball to an open teammate

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To set up a pick-and-roll

Question 24

In basketball, which defensive strategy involves intense pressure on the ball handler to force a turnover?

Accepted Answer

Press defense

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Man-to-man defense

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Zone defense

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Box-and-one defense

Question 25

In basketball, what is the term for a high-scoring play where an offensive player receives a high pass and dunks the ball?

Accepted Answer

Alley-oop

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Pick-and-roll

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Crossover

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Jump shot

Question 26

Which isolation play is ideal for a player with exceptional ball-handling skills and the ability to create their own shot?

Accepted Answer

One-on-one

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Post-up

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Pick-and-roll

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Double-team isolation

Question 27

Isolation plays aim to create one-on-one matchups for skilled offensive players. What is a crucial skill for success in isolation plays?

Accepted Answer

Ball-handling and the ability to create your own shot

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Shooting accuracy

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Passing and court vision

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Rebounding and defensive presence

Question 28

In advanced basketball, what is NOT a primary responsibility of a point guard?

Accepted Answer

Defending the opposing team's top scorer

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Organizing the team's offense and setting up plays

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Initiating offensive actions and creating scoring opportunities

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Rebounding the ball and contributing to defensive efforts

Question 29

When setting up a press defense, which of the following factors should NOT be considered?

Accepted Answer

The weather conditions on the day of the game.

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The personnel and skills of your players and the opposing team.

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The strengths and weaknesses of the opposing team.

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The dimensions and layout of the court.

Question 30

In a fast break, teams aim to score quickly before the defense can organize and set up. What is the most important element for a successful fast break?

Accepted Answer

Speed, execution, and quick decision-making.

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Proper spacing and movement of players on the court.

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Strong defensive communication and anticipation.

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Effective rebounding and securing possession of the ball.

Question 31

How do advanced strategies contribute to the success of basketball teams?

Accepted Answer

They foster teamwork, improving decision-making and execution on the court.

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They hinder individual player growth, limiting opportunities to display skills.

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They have no noticeable effect on team performance or game results.

Question 32

Which groundbreaking strategy revolutionized basketball by introducing a structured and coordinated approach to attacking the basket?

Accepted Answer

Triangle Offense

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Press Defense

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Zone Defense

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Fast Break

Question 33

What are the key responsibilities of a point guard in advanced offensive strategies?

Accepted Answer

Directing plays, controlling tempo, and distributing the ball.

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Guarding opposing guards, securing rebounds, and providing defensive pressure.

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Setting screens, creating space, and scoring in isolation plays.

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Managing substitutions, conveying messages, and motivating teammates.

Question 34

2. A pick-and-roll play in basketball primarily involves what action?

Accepted Answer

One player sets a screen for another player, who then rolls towards the basket

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Two players guarding one opponent

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A player faking a shot and then driving to the basket

Question 35

3. Isolation plays in basketball are generally employed to achieve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Create a one-on-one scoring opportunity for a skilled player

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Slow down the tempo of the game

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Increase the number of turnovers

Question 36

4. When implementing a zone defense, which of the following is a critical factor to consider?

Accepted Answer

The strengths and weaknesses of both teams

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The weather conditions

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The size of the court

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The number of fouls committed

Question 37

6. In an isolation play, the primary objective of the defender is to:

Accepted Answer

Force the offensive player into a difficult shot

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Block the shot

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Draw a foul

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Steal the ball

Question 38

8. When attacking a zone defense, it is crucial to:

Accepted Answer

Pass the ball quickly and move without the ball

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Take as many three-point shots as possible

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Hold the ball and wait for an opening

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Isolate one defender and try to beat them one-on-one

Question 39

9. In pick-and-roll situations, the offensive player who sets the screen is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

Screener

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Roller

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Defender

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Handler

Question 40

In basketball, which defensive strategy involves guarding an area of the court rather than a specific player?

Accepted Answer

Zone defense

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Box-and-one defense

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Man-to-man defense

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Triangle-and-two defense

Question 41

In basketball, a play where two players collaborate, with one setting a screen for the other to create scoring opportunities, is known as:

Accepted Answer

Pick-and-roll

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Alley-oop

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Fadeaway

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Post-up

Question 42

In basketball, which play involves isolating a player against a defender, typically in the post, to create one-on-one scoring opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Isolation play

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Fast break

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Motion offense

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Set play

Question 43

In basketball, when a team rotates defensive players to guard different players on the court, they are employing:

Accepted Answer

Defensive switches

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Defensive rebounding

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Trapping

Question 44

In basketball, when a team's defense successfully prevents the offensive team from scoring for several possessions, it is known as:

Accepted Answer

Defensive lockdown

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Trapping

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Double-teaming

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Zone collapse

Question 45

In basketball, which of the following is an example of an offensive adjustment to counter a zone defense?

Accepted Answer

Patient passing

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Double-teaming

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Full-court press

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Trapping

Question 46

In basketball, which of the following is a disadvantage of employing a zone defense?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of giving up open shots

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Difficulty guarding against isolation plays

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Limited communication among defenders

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Reduced rebounding opportunities

Question 47

In basketball, a coach may call for a timeout to:

Accepted Answer

Adjust strategy, motivate players, or make substitutions

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Protest calls by the referees

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Celebrate successful plays

Question 48

Which defensive strategy involves assigning each player to guard a specific area of the court, rather than a specific opponent?

Accepted Answer

Zone defense

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Box-and-one defense

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Triangle-and-two defense

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Man-to-man defense

Question 49

What offensive tactic involves a player without the ball setting a screen for a teammate to get open for a shot?

Accepted Answer

Pick-and-roll

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Isolation play

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Fast break

Question 50

Which offensive strategy revolves around a single player holding the ball and attempting to create a one-on-one scoring opportunity?

Accepted Answer

Isolation play

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Motion offense

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Zone offense

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Triangle offense

Question 51

What is the fundamental principle of the triangle offense?

Accepted Answer

Player movement and passing

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Isolation plays

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Zone defense

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Fast breaks

Question 52

Which defensive strategy is designed to prevent easy shots near the basket?

Accepted Answer

Box-and-one defense

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Zone defense

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Man-to-man defense

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Full-court press

Question 53

What is the primary advantage of using a fast break offense?

Accepted Answer

Catching the opposing team off-guard

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Controlling the pace of the game

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Protecting against fouls

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Creating open shots

Question 54

What is the primary responsibility of a point guard in a basketball team?

Accepted Answer

Controlling the offense and distributing the ball

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Rebounding the most shots

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Blocking the most shots

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Scoring the most points

Question 55

Which type of shot typically has the highest percentage of success?

Accepted Answer

Shot taken close to the basket

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Shot taken after a dribble

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Shot taken from the three-point line

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Shot taken while falling away from the basket

Question 56

What is the overarching goal of a basketball defense?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the opposing team from scoring

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To block shots

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To force turnovers

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To steal the ball