Basketball Terminology
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In basketball, what is a 'triple-double'?
About Basketball Terminology
Basketball Terminology is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 9 easy, 6 medium questions. Dribble your way through this quiz about basketball terms! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In basketball, what is a 'triple-double'?
Answer: Accumulating double-digit totals in three statistical categories in one game
A triple-double occurs when a player accumulates double-digit numbers (10+) in three of five statistical categories: points, rebounds, assists, steals, or blocks in a single game.
2. What is a 'pick and roll' in basketball?
Answer: An offensive play where one player sets a screen and then moves toward the basket
The pick and roll is a fundamental offensive play where one player sets a screen (pick) for the ball handler, then rolls toward the basket to receive a pass.
3. In basketball, what does 'traveling' mean?
Answer: Moving illegally with the ball without dribbling
Traveling is a violation where a player moves one or both feet illegally while holding the ball, typically by taking too many steps without dribbling.
4. What is a 'fast break' in basketball?
Answer: A quick offensive transition to score before the defense is set
A fast break is a quick offensive attack where a team pushes the ball up the court rapidly to score before the opposing defense has time to set up.
5. In basketball, what is the 'paint' (or 'the key')?
Answer: The colored area on the court near each basket
The paint (also called the key or lane) is the rectangular area on the court extending from the free-throw line to the baseline, typically painted a different color.
Things you'll learn along the way
- The sixth man is the first substitute to enter the game off the bench, often a key player who provides energy and scoring. The NBA even awards a Sixth Man of the Year award.
- An alley-oop is a play where one player throws the ball near the basket and a teammate leaps, catches it in mid-air, and immediately scores, usually with a dunk.
- A double dribble is a violation that occurs when a player dribbles with both hands simultaneously or stops dribbling and then starts again.
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Basketball Terminology has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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