Basketball Techniques Test

Basketball Techniques Test

Do you think you know all there is to know about the great sport of basketball? Test your knowledge now with this quiz on the various techniques used!

published on May 13, 2023
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What is a crossover in basketball?

What is a crossover in basketball?
A long-range shot with a lot of spin
A move used to cross over to the other side of the court
A move used to free oneself from a defensive player
A dribbling drill to increase control
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What is a fadeaway shot?

What is a fadeaway shot?
A quick shot taken soon after receiving a pass
A move used for getting rid of the ball
A move used to back away from defenders
A shot taken while jumping backward away from the basket
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What is a pump fake in basketball?

What is a pump fake in basketball?
A shot used to put the ball high up in the air
A way to avoid traveling
A move used to reposition a defender
A move used to fake a shot to make a defender jump
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What is a pick and roll in basketball?

What is a pick and roll in basketball?
A defensive technique used to force a turnover
A move used to break through defenders
A passing play to move the ball quickly up the court
A play where one player sets a pick for another player
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What is a layup in basketball?

What is a layup in basketball?
A move to jump away from a defender
A move used to break free from a defender
A shot taken close to the basket with one hand
A long-range shot taken without much arc
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What is a give and go in basketball?

What is a give and go in basketball?
A move used to draw fouls
A move used to break through defenders
A passing exchange between two players
A way to quickly pass up the court
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What is an alley-oop in basketball?

What is an alley-oop in basketball?
A risky way to attempt a blocked shot
A move used to draw a foul
A way to quickly pass up the court
An over-the-shoulder pass that leads to a dunk
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What is a post up technique in basketball?

What is a post up technique in basketball?
A move used to break through defenders
A move used to draw a foul
A way to make a shot against a defender
A long-range shot without much arc
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What is a dummy dribble in basketball?

What is a dummy dribble in basketball?
A type of fake shot
A way to quickly pass up the court
A move used to draw a foul
A fake dribble used to feint a defender
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What is a step-back shot in basketball?

What is a step-back shot in basketball?
A way to quickly pass up the court
A move used to draw a foul
A long-range shot taken with a lot of arc and control
A move used to create space and jump back for an open shot