Basketball Rules Unraveled

Basketball Rules Unraveled

Dive into the fascinating world of basketball with this quiz, testing your knowledge of the game's essential rules and nuances.

published on November 12
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How many points is a free throw worth?

How many points is a free throw worth?
2 points
1 point
4 points
3 points
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In basketball, what is the purpose of the three-second rule?

In basketball, what is the purpose of the three-second rule?
To deter shot clock violations
To control timeouts
To prevent excessive time in the free-throw lane
To limit dribbling time
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How is the start of an NBA game decided?

How is the start of an NBA game decided?
Free throw competition
Jump ball
Rock-paper-scissors
Coin toss
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What is the maximum number of personal fouls per player in an NBA game?

What is the maximum number of personal fouls per player in an NBA game?
6 fouls
7 fouls
4 fouls
5 fouls
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How many players from one team are on the court during a standard basketball game?

How many players from one team are on the court during a standard basketball game?
5 players
6 players
7 players
4 players
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What is it called when a player holds the ball with two hands, stops, and then begins dribbling again?

What is it called when a player holds the ball with two hands, stops, and then begins dribbling again?
Palming
Traveling
Carrying
Double Dribble
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What is called when a defense grabs the ball after a missed field goal?

What is called when a defense grabs the ball after a missed field goal?
A Rebound
A Block
A Steal
An Assist
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What violation is called when a player takes too many steps without dribbling?

What violation is called when a player takes too many steps without dribbling?
Backcourt Violation
Carrying
Double Dribble
Traveling
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How long is a shot clock in the NBA?

How long is a shot clock in the NBA?
10 seconds
30 seconds
14 seconds
24 seconds