TRU Basketball IQ & Aptitude Test

1.

1 point

Which statement best describes a MOTION offense?

A set play designed to get a quick score inside.

An offense that keeps consistent balance, spacing, and movement.

An offense used primarily against a zone set.

An offense that moves the ball and shoots a lot of 3 pointers

An offense that moves the ball and everyone catches it in set positions

2.

1 point

Before someone passes you the ball; what is the first thing you should do?

Screen the ball

Get into triple threat

Meet the pass

Screen away from the ball

3.

0 points

What are the actions you can do after passing the ball on offense?

4.

1 point

What is the single most important thing to do in the full court press?

Don't allow penetration

Pressure the ball

Rotate quickly

Trap the ball

Protect the rim

Speed the game up

Force the ball into the middle

All the above

5.

1 point

The "Mid-line" is an imaginary line that extends rim to rim down the center of the court?

True

False

6.

1 point

Name 3 areas of the floor that are filled to create a TRIANGLE offense.

Free throw, Block, Block

Wing, Point, Elbow

Post, Wing, Corner

All the above

None of the above

7.

1 point

What are the three options a player has in triple threat?

Dribble, dribble, dribble

Pass, fake, shoot

Shoot, dribble, pass

Fake, dribble, shoot

8.

2 points

What is a diamond press?

1 - 1 - 2

2 - 1 - 2

1 - 2 - 1 - 1

1 - 2 - 2

9.

1 point

How many fouls do you get in the game of basketball?

6

7

5

4

10.

1 point

When one offensive player passes it to a teammate and upon cutting to the basket, gets the ball passed right back for a shot attempt that's call a ____ and ____.

pass and cut

give and go

screen and roll

UCLA cut

11.

0 points

What are the defensive positions on the floor?

12.

1 point

Which of the following is the best way to break a press?

Set screens and get open

Get the ball to the middle of the floor

Throw the ball deep

Run your press break

Dribble up the sidelines

13.

1 point

When you shoot from behind the 3 point line and land in front of the 3 point line after you shoot, and the shot is made; is it worth 2 points?

True

False

14.

0 points

What is the highest percentage shot in the game of basketball?

15.

1 point

If an offensive player kicks the ball at any give time in the game, it is a violation and the other team will be rewarded the ball?

True

False

16.

1 point

The standard height of the basketball goal is ____ feet?

17.

2 points

Which two actions complete a defensive possession? (transition from defense to offense)

Contest the shooter

The basket is made

The defending team secures the possession of the ball after rebounding it

Everyone sprints to the other side of the court and goes on offense

A box out

18.

1 point

What is the penalty for committing a violation?

2 free throws are awarded

A coach is assessed a technical foul

The player is given a technical foul

The other team gains possession of the ball

19.

1 point

What is the Triangle Formation? (define all the spots on the floor that form a triangle)

Wing, Corner, Block

Point, Eblow, Elbow

Corner, Block, Elbow

Free throw, Block, Block

High wing, High wing, Free throw

20.

1 point

A basketball game starts with which one of the following?

A throw in

A shoot off for the ball between team captains

A jump ball

A check up

A coin flip

21.

0 points

Whats the best way to defend a shooter receiving a screen?

22.

1 point

When using a diamond press, what is the primary responsibility of the wings?

Deny the inbound pass

Cut off the sideline

Protect the rim

Trap the ball

23.

0 points

What do you want to get out of the sport of basketball? (i.e. your goals)

24.

0 points

List all the communication you can do when playing defense after missing a shot?

25.

0 points

List all the scoring options created by an on ball screen?

26.

1 point

When a player with the possession of the ball gets congested on one side of the court, the best decision should be to _____ it to the other side?

Kick

Screen

Swing

Dribble

27.

1 point

The three types of passes that every press breaker play must have are: an advancing pass, middle pass, and a safety pass.

True

False

28.

0 points

What is the most important components to playing great defense?

29.

0 points

List all the types of violations in the game of basketball?

30.

1 point

The length of a regulation High School Game is?

Four six-minutes quarters

Two twelve-minutes halves

Four eight-minute quarters

Four ten-minutes quarters

31.

1 point

The number one rule on defense is to keep the ball out of the middle 1/3 of the court.

True

False

32.

0 points

What is the difference between a dead ball turnover and a live ball turnover?

33.

1 point

What defense is signified with the term "Diamond?"

2-1-2 zone press

1-2-1-1 zone press

1-2-2 zone press

None of the above

34.

0 points

What triple threat options score points quickly? Explain how.

35.

1 point

A player will be ejected from the game if the player receives two technical fouls?

True

False

36.

1 point

The offensive formation "41." Requires which of the following?

4 posts, 1 guard

Post player 4 screens perimeter player 1

4 flat, 1 high

4 outside, 1 inside

37.

0 points

List as many ways to perform a reposition in the game of basketball?

38.

1 point

A turnover is any loss of the ball without a shot being taken.

True

False

39.

0 points

List all the types of fouls in the game of basketball?

40.

1 point

You are playing man to man defense and are only one pass away. What is you proper defending position for being in help?

One hand in the passing lane.

One feet in the lane

Deny my man the basketball

Double team the basketball