Name: __ANSWER KEY____________

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7th/8th Grade Basketball Quiz Fill in the blank (1pt each) Write the correct term in the blank. 1. Basketball was created by __Dr. James Naismith___ (person) in 1891 in Springfield, MA. 2. The first equipment was a __Soccer___ ball and a ____Peach Basket______ for a basket. 3. A __Travel/Traveling__ (violation) is called when a player takes 3 or more steps without dribbling the ball. 4. Free-throw shots are worth ___1____ point(s) each. True/False (1pt each) Write T for true or F for false in the blank next to the statement. 5. ___T___ Each game of regulation basketball begins with a tip-off/jump-ball at center court. 6. ___F___ It is LEGAL to intentionally kick the ball on the ground to keep it away from an opponent. Draw the following on the court (3 pts total): 7. Five defenders standing in the correct positions using ZONE defense.