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Basketball Fundamentals Worksheet

A Grade 8 Physical Education worksheet covering basketball rules, positions, and basic skills.

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Basketball Fundamentals

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of basketball rules, positions, and basic skills.

1. How many players are on the court for one team in a regulation basketball game?

a

4

b

5

c

6

d

7

2. What is it called when a player takes more than two steps without dribbling the ball?

a

Double dribble

b

Travel

c

Foul

d

Turnover

3. The primary objective of an offensive team in basketball is to score points by shooting the ball through the  .

4. A   is a defensive player who guards the opponent's strongest offensive player and tries to prevent them from scoring.

5. A free throw is worth 3 points.

T

True

F

False

6. Dribbling the ball with two hands at the same time is called a double dribble and is a violation.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe the main responsibilities of a Point Guard in basketball.

Match each term on the left with its correct definition on the right.

8. Rebound

 

a. To move the ball by bouncing it

9. Dribble

 

b. A pass that leads directly to a score

10. Assist

 

c. Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot

11. Label the key areas of the basketball court shown below.

Basketball court diagram