1. By Kim Butler, Ed.D 2012 HSCII Basketball Cognitive Test

2. History of Basketball 1. Who is considered the “Father of Basketball”? A. Michael Jordon B. James Naismith C. Magic Johnson D. Shaquille O’Neal

3. History of Basketball 2. What prompted the invention of basketball? A. An activity to help soccer players stay in shape during the summer. B. An activity to entertain university students. C. An activity to help football players stay in shape during the winter. D. An activity to entertain communities on Friday nights.

4. Basketball Positions – Match the Positions to the Descriptions. PositionsDescriptions 3. Point Guard 4. Shooting Guard 5. Forward 6. Center A. Same duties as forwards, but taller and plays defense in the middle of the key. B. Good shot from up close, good at rebounding. C. Best ball handler/play maker. D. Can shoot well from outside of the key.

5. Referee Signals – Match the Signal to the Picture Signal Picture 7. Double Dribble 8. Traveling 9. Blocking 10. Holding A B C D

6. 11. Biomechanical Principle When performing a jump ball, which is the MOST important biomechanical principal involved? A. Explosive Power B. Balance C. BMI D. Rotary Motion

7. Game Scoring – Match Point Values to Location on Court Shot was Made Point ValuesLocation on Court 12. 3 Points 13. 2 Points 14. 1 Point A. At the free throw line. B. Behind the Arc. C. Anywhere in front of the Arc during regular play.

8. 15. Skill: Dribble. Which of the below is NOT a skill needed for dribbling? A. Keep fingers stiff and close together over the top of the ball. B. Use finger tips to control ball. C. Use wrist and arm pressure to PUSH ball down. D. Head up and eyes looking forward.

9. 16. Basketball Skill: Chest Pass. Which of the below is NOT a skill for the chest pass? A. Hold your ball close to your chest. B. Spread your fingers around the ball. C. Keep feet together while passing. D. Extend arms.

10. 17. Basketball Shot: Jump Shot All of the biomechanical principals below will help with the jump shot EXCEPT? A. Speed B. Explosive Power C. Rotary Motion D. Flexibility

11. 18. Basketball Shot: Layup. Identify the step below that is NOT correct. A. Start by dribbling towards the basket. B. If you are on the right side of the basket, you should lift your right knee when shooting. C. Lift your right knee with your right arm. D. If you are on the right side of the basket you should shoot with your left hand.

12. Basketball Tactics – Match Tactic to Description TacticDescription 19. Inbound Play 20. Fast Break 21. Give n Go 22. Move to Open Space A. Quick transition from defense to offense. B. Pass the ball to a team mate, move to the basket, receive pass and score. C. To put the ball in play. D. Get open and ready to receive a pass.

13. 23. Basketball Skill Related Fitness All of the below are crucial elements of good defence EXCEPT: A. Agility B. Reaction Time C. BMI D. Coordination

14. Basketball Strategy: Match the Type of Defence to Description Type of DefenseDescription 24. Zone 25. Person to Person A. Where the defense guards a player. B. Where the defense guards an area on the court.