Question 1

Basketball drills are effective when they:

Accepted Answer

A)  make students work hard. 
B)  simulate actual game situations. 
C)  apply fitness principles. 
D)  involve students waiting their turn. 
A)  make students work hard. 
B)  simulate actual game situations. 
C)  apply fitness principles. 
D)  involve students waiting their turn. B

Question 2

Why is modifying equipment used by elementary school children important for basketball?

Accepted Answer

Smaller balls and lower baskets help develop technically correct patterns, increase student's success, and maintain motivation. Children cannot practice the ball control drills if the ball is too large for their hands.

Question 3

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.
-A set shot taken from longer distances

Accepted Answer

A)  Layup shot 
B)  Chest push pass 
C)  Jump shot 
D)  Free-throw shot 
E)  One-handed push shot 
A)  Layup shot 
B)  Chest push pass 
C)  Jump shot 
D)  Free-throw shot 
E)  One-handed push shot E

Question 4

Passes should be made with a quick arm extension and a snap of the wrists, with thumbs and fingers providing momentum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Modified scoring systems awards points for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  hitting the rim. 
B)  making a basket. 
C)  hitting the backboard. 
D)  making three baskets in a row. 
A)  hitting the rim. 
B)  making a basket. 
C)  hitting the backboard. 
D)  making three baskets in a row.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for catching?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Move to the ball." 
B)  "Step forward, extend arms, and rotate hands slightly inward." 
C)  "Spread the fingers and catch with the fingertips." 
D)  "Reach for the ball." 
A)  "Move to the ball." 
B)  "Step forward, extend arms, and rotate hands slightly inward." 
C)  "Spread the fingers and catch with the fingertips." 
D)  "Reach for the ball."

Question 7

Basketball lead-up games should be emphasized so all students can experience success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If both feet hit the ground simultaneously when receiving the basketball, the receiver can pivot in any direction and either foot can be the pivot foot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The passer bounces the pass about 1/4 of the way to the receiver when performing a bounce pass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.
-A two-handed pass with one foot ahead of the other

Accepted Answer

A)  Layup shot 
B)  Chest push pass 
C)  Jump shot 
D)  Free-throw shot 
E)  One-handed push shot 
A)  Layup shot 
B)  Chest push pass 
C)  Jump shot 
D)  Free-throw shot 
E)  One-handed push shot

Question 11

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below.
-A shot taken after propelling the body straight up

Accepted Answer

A)  Layup shot 
B)  Chest push pass 
C)  Jump shot 
D)  Free-throw shot 
E)  One-handed push shot 
A)  Layup shot 
B)  Chest push pass 
C)  Jump shot 
D)  Free-throw shot 
E)  One-handed push shot

Question 12

As children mature at Developmental Level II, a goal should be for them to develop a range of skills including all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  passing. 
B)  catching. 
C)  officiating. 
D)  shooting. 
A)  passing. 
B)  catching. 
C)  officiating. 
D)  shooting.

Question 13

For firm control, the ball should be handled with the thumb and finger pads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Balls other than basketballs can be used successfully practice basketball skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The jump shot has the same upper body mechanics as the one-hand push shot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Lead-up games in Developmental Level II such as Birdies in the Cage, Circle Guard and Pass, and Basketball Tag allow participants to learn skills in a setting that offers both enjoyment and success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The layup shot and the one-hand push shot should receive instructional attention in Developmental Level I.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The one-hand set shot is the shot of choice for free throws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Feinting is a faking motion in one direction when the intent is to move in another direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Skills needed in basketball at the elementary level include:

Accepted Answer

A)  passing, dribbling, and defending. 
B)  passing, dribbling, and knowledge of offensive plays. 
C)  passing, dribbling, and knowledge of zone defense. 
D)  passing, shooting, and knowledge of the dimensions of the court. 
A)  passing, dribbling, and defending. 
B)  passing, dribbling, and knowledge of offensive plays. 
C)  passing, dribbling, and knowledge of zone defense. 
D)  passing, shooting, and knowledge of the dimensions of the court.

Exam 23: Basketball

Basketball drills are effective when they:

Why is modifying equipment used by elementary school children important for basketball?

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below. -A set shot taken from longer distances

Passes should be made with a quick arm extension and a snap of the wrists, with thumbs and fingers providing momentum.

Modified scoring systems awards points for all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT an instructional cue for catching?

Basketball lead-up games should be emphasized so all students can experience success.

If both feet hit the ground simultaneously when receiving the basketball, the receiver can pivot in any direction and either foot can be the pivot foot.

The passer bounces the pass about 1/4 of the way to the receiver when performing a bounce pass.

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below. -A two-handed pass with one foot ahead of the other

Match the most suitable description with the following skills in the statements below. -A shot taken after propelling the body straight up

As children mature at Developmental Level II, a goal should be for them to develop a range of skills including all of the following EXCEPT:

For firm control, the ball should be handled with the thumb and finger pads.

Balls other than basketballs can be used successfully practice basketball skills.

The jump shot has the same upper body mechanics as the one-hand push shot.

Lead-up games in Developmental Level II such as Birdies in the Cage, Circle Guard and Pass, and Basketball Tag allow participants to learn skills in a setting that offers both enjoyment and success.

The layup shot and the one-hand push shot should receive instructional attention in Developmental Level I.

The one-hand set shot is the shot of choice for free throws.

Feinting is a faking motion in one direction when the intent is to move in another direction.

Skills needed in basketball at the elementary level include:

Elementary School Physical Education

Understanding the Growth and Development of Children

Preparing a Quality Lesson

Curriculum Development and Improving Instructional Effectiveness

Management and Discipline

Children With Disabilities

Evaluation

Legal Liability, Supervision, and Safety

Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies

Integrating Academic Concepts in Physical Education

Promoting and Monitoring Physical Activity

Physical Fitness

Active and Healthy Schools

Movement Concepts and Themes

Fundamental Motor Skills and Introductory Activities

Manipulative Skills

Body Management Skills

Rhythmic Movement Skills

Gymnastic Skills

Cooperative Skills

Game Skills

Lifetime Activities

Football

Hockey

Soccer

Softball

Track, Field, and Cross-Country Running

Volleyball

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