HSCII Basketball Cognitive Test
By
Kim Butler, Ed.D
2012
History of Basketball
1. Who is considered the
“Father of Basketball”?
A. Michael Jordon
B. James Naismith
C. Magic Johnson
D. Shaquille O’Neal
History of Basketball
2. What prompted the
invention of basketball?
A. An activity to help soccer
players stay in shape during
the summer.
B. An activity to entertain
university students.
C. An activity to help football
players stay in shape during
the winter.
D. An activity to entertain
communities on Friday
nights.
Basketball Positions – Match the
Positions to the Descriptions.
Positions
Descriptions
Point Guard
4. Shooting Guard
5. Forward
6. Center
A. Same duties as forwards,
3.
but taller and plays
defense in the middle of
the key.
B. Good shot from up close,
good at rebounding.
C. Best ball handler/play
maker.
D. Can shoot well from
outside of the key.
Referee Signals – Match the Signal to
the Picture
Signal
Double Dribble
8. Traveling
9. Blocking
10. Holding
7.
Picture
A
B
C
D
11. Biomechanical Principle
When performing a jump
ball, which is the MOST
important biomechanical
principal involved?
A. Explosive Power
B. Balance
C. BMI
D. Rotary Motion
Game Scoring – Match Point Values to
Location on Court Shot was Made
Point Values
Location on Court
12. 3 Points
A. At the free throw line.
13. 2 Points
B.
14. 1 Point
Behind the Arc.
C. Anywhere in front of the
Arc during regular play.
15. Skill: Dribble. Which of the below is NOT a
skill needed for dribbling?
A. Keep fingers stiff and close
together over the top of the ball.
B. Use finger tips to control ball.
C. Use wrist and arm pressure to
PUSH ball down.
D. Head up and eyes looking
forward.
16. Basketball Skill: Chest Pass. Which of the below is
NOT a skill for the chest pass?
A. Hold your ball close to your
chest.
B. Spread your fingers around the
ball.
C. Keep feet together while passing.
D. Extend arms.
17. Basketball Shot: Jump Shot
All of the biomechanical
principals below will help
with the jump shot
EXCEPT?
A. Speed
B. Explosive Power
C. Rotary Motion
D. Flexibility
18. Basketball Shot: Layup. Identify
the step below that is NOT correct.
Start by dribbling towards the
basket.
B. If you are on the right side of
the basket, you should lift your
right knee when shooting.
C. Lift your right knee with your
right arm.
D. If you are on the right side of
the basket you should shoot
with your left hand.
A.
Basketball Tactics – Match Tactic to
Description
Tactic
Description
19. Inbound Play
A. Quick transition from
20. Fast Break
defense to offense.
B. Pass the ball to a team
mate, move to the
basket, receive pass and
score.
C. To put the ball in play.
D. Get open and ready to
receive a pass.
21. Give n Go
22. Move to Open Space
23. Basketball Skill Related Fitness
All of the below are crucial
elements of good defence
EXCEPT:
A. Agility
B. Reaction Time
C. BMI
D. Coordination
Basketball Strategy: Match the Type of
Defence to Description
Type of Defense
Description
24. Zone
A. Where the defense
25. Person to Person
guards a player.
B. Where the defense
guards an area on the
court.