Basketball Moves Competition

Test your basketball moves knowledge with this quiz. All the questions are based on popular basketball moves and techniques.

published on April 17, 2023
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What is bringing the ball up the court without dribbling?

What is bringing the ball up the court without dribbling?
Crossover
Dribbling
Passing
Lay-up
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What is the purpose of a 'Crossover move'?

What is the purpose of a 'Crossover move'?
To confuse the opponent
To quickly pass the ball
To score a jump shot
To reduce turning speed
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What is a 'Jump Stop' in basketball?

What is a 'Jump Stop' in basketball?
It's used to quickly switch direction while advancing
It's used to quickly stop and shoot
It's used to jump as high on defense
It's used to stop jump quickly and shift the body's weight
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Which of the following is NOT a basketball move?

Which of the following is NOT a basketball move?
Shoot
Slam dunk
Trip
Cuts
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What is 'Pump-faking' in basketball?

What is 'Pump-faking' in basketball?
Keeping the ball in the shooting pocket for quick release
Taking a long wind up with the ball before shooting
Pretending to shoot the ball to deceive defender
Performing a crossover while jumping in the air
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What is the purpose of a 'Box Out'?

What is the purpose of a 'Box Out'?
To block the opponents' drive to the basket
To cut the closest path to the basket
To make the opponent jump over you
To get better position for a rebound
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What is meant by 'Spin Move' in basketball?

What is meant by 'Spin Move' in basketball?
A quick feint between two feet jumps
A deceptive dribble to drive to the basket
A faked jump shot to shoot around defenders
A quick spin to change direction while dribbling
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Which technique is used to protect the ball from defenders?

Which technique is used to protect the ball from defenders?
Reverse pass
Pivoting
Fake dribble
Ball faking
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What is a 'Reverse Lay-up' in basketball?

What is a 'Reverse Lay-up' in basketball?
Driving another route to the basket while protected by the defender
Circling around the basket to surprise the defense
Faking to shoot and quickly lay-up around the defense
Shooting with the off-hand while facing the basket
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Which technique is used to fool the defender about shooting?

Which technique is used to fool the defender about shooting?
Sneak attack
Jump stop
Crossover
Fake shot
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Which of the following moves is used to quickly change direction?

Which of the following moves is used to quickly change direction?
Straight-line drive
Cutting
Jump-stop
Crossover
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Which of the following moves is used to stop and quickly shoot?

Which of the following moves is used to stop and quickly shoot?
Crossover
Jump stop
Run and gun
Jump shot
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Which of the following moves is used for a quick switch-of-hands?

Which of the following moves is used for a quick switch-of-hands?
Cutting
Pivot
Mini-Dribble
Body feint