Sharpshooter Challenge Quiz

Question 1

1/11

What is the term used to describe when a player scores by shooting the ball into the hoop without it touching the backboard?

Swish

Bounce

Dunk

Layup

Answer

Michael Jordan

Answer

LeBron James

Answer

Larry Bird

Answer

A shot taken from mid-court

Answer

A shot attempted by two players simultaneously

Answer

A backwards shot

Answer

Either hand

Answer

Both hands

Answer

Athleticism

Answer

Shaquille O'Neal

Answer

Magic Johnson

Answer

Tim Duncan

Question 2

2/11

Which shooting technique involves using the index and middle fingers of the shooting hand to give the ball backspin?

Follow through

Fadeaway

Jump shot

Bank shot

Question 3

3/11

What is the regulation height of a basketball hoop?

10 feet

8 feet

12 feet

9 feet

Question 4

4/11

Which NBA player famously developed the 'skyhook' shot?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Question 5

5/11

When shooting a free throw, how many points is the shot worth if it goes in?

1 point

2 points

3 points

4 points

Question 6

6/11

Which of the following types of shots is typically taken from beyond the three-point line?

Three-pointer

Layup

Hook shot

Dunk

Question 7

7/11

What is a 'fadeaway' shot in basketball?

A jump shot taken while falling away from the basket

Question 8

8/11

Which hand is typically the shooting hand for right-handed basketball players?

Right hand

Left hand

Question 9

9/11

What is the key to becoming a consistent shooter in basketball?

Practice

Luck

Height

Question 10

10/11

What is the term for a shot attempt that bounces off the backboard before going into the basket?

Bank shot

Alley-oop

Fadeaway

Swish

Question 11

11/11

Which basketball player is known for his signature 'jumper' shot?

Kevin Durant