Basketball Fouls and Violations: Master the Rules for Fair Play

Question 1

What constitutes a double dribble violation in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Stopping the dribble, taking a step, and then dribbling again

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Dribbling the ball with both hands at the same time

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Dribbling the ball between the legs

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Carrying the ball without dribbling

Question 2

Which of the following actions is NOT considered a personal foul in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Blocking a shot cleanly

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Pushing an opponent

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Holding an opponent

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Charging into an opponent

Question 3

What is the key difference between a blocking foul and a charging foul in basketball?

Accepted Answer

A blocking foul is committed by the defender, while a charging foul is committed by the offensive player.

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A charging foul is committed by the defender, while a blocking foul is committed by the offensive player.

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Both fouls are committed by the offensive player.

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There is no difference between the two fouls.

Question 4

Which of the following situations results in a double dribble violation?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling, stopping, and then dribbling again

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Dribbling with both hands at the same time

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Losing control of the ball and regaining possession

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Carrying the ball for an extended period

Question 5

What is the punishment for a flagrant foul in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Immediate ejection from the game

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Two free throws and possession of the ball

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Technical foul and loss of possession

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One free throw for the opposing team

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the 'three seconds in the lane' rule in basketball?

Accepted Answer

To prevent offensive players from camping in the paint

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To give the defense more time to set up

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To increase the pace of play

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To reduce the number of fouls

Question 7

What is the most common penalty for a personal foul?

Accepted Answer

Free throw(s)

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Ball possession awarded to the non-fouling team

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Technical foul

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Disqualification

Question 8

Who is responsible for enforcing the rules during a basketball game?

Accepted Answer

Referee

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Coach

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Captain

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Player with the highest number of points

Question 9

Which of the following describes a 'traveling' violation?

Accepted Answer

Taking more than two steps without dribbling

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Holding the ball for more than 5 seconds without dribbling or passing

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Dribbling the ball with both hands

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Carrying the ball while running

Question 10

Which foul can result in a player being disqualified from the game?

Accepted Answer

Flagrant foul

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Intentional foul

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Blocking foul

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Technical foul

Question 11

What is the penalty for a double dribble?

Accepted Answer

Loss of possession of the ball

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Free throw(s)

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Ball possession awarded to the opposing team

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Technical foul

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a common offensive foul?

Accepted Answer

Blocking

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Charging

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Reaching in

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Holding

Question 13

What is the penalty for a flagrant foul?

Accepted Answer

Automatic ejection from the game

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Free throw(s) and possession of the ball

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Loss of possession of the ball

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Technical foul

Question 14

Which action on the court is NOT considered a personal foul?

Accepted Answer

Traveling with the ball

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Pushing an opponent

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Blocking an opponent's shot

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Charging into an opponent

Question 15

When a team accumulates more than 7 team fouls in a quarter, what is the consequence?

Accepted Answer

The opposing team receives one bonus free throw for each subsequent foul

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The game is automatically forfeited

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The coach is ejected from the game

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No additional penalty is incurred

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for avoiding fouls?

Accepted Answer

Intentionally foul opponents to gain an advantage

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Maintain a balanced and stable stance

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Keep the feet shoulder-width apart

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Anticipate the movements of opponents

Question 17

To make it more challenging for opponents to draw fouls, which defensive stance is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Bending the knees and keeping the feet shoulder-width apart

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Leaning forward with legs fully extended

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Standing tall with arms folded across the chest

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Jumping up and down continuously

Question 18

In basketball, what is the minimum number of players a team must have on the court at all times?

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Five

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Four

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Six

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Seven

Question 19

What is the term used to describe when a player takes more than two steps with the ball without dribbling?

Accepted Answer

Traveling

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Walking

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Double dribble

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Out of bounds

Question 20

When a player steps outside the boundary lines with the ball in their possession, what is the resulting violation called?

Accepted Answer

Out of bounds

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Traveling

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Double dribble

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Blocking

Question 21

When a player is fouled while attempting to shoot the ball, what is the penalty?

Accepted Answer

Two free throws

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One free throw

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Three free throws

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Possession of the ball

Question 22

Which action is considered a traveling violation?

Accepted Answer

Taking more than two steps with the ball without dribbling

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Holding the ball for more than five seconds

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Blocking an opponent's shot without the ball

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Double dribbling

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of a technical foul?

Accepted Answer

Excessive complaining or arguing with the referee

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Tripping an opponent

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Pushing an opponent

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Blocking an opponent's shot

Question 24

What is the penalty for committing an intentional foul?

Accepted Answer

Two free throws and possession of the ball

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One free throw and possession of the ball

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Three free throws and possession of the ball

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Ejection from the game

Question 25

What is the consequence of a flagrant foul?

Accepted Answer

Ejection from the game

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Two free throws and possession of the ball

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Awarding the opposing team a penalty shot

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No significant consequences

Question 26

When a traveling violation occurs in basketball, what happens immediately?

Accepted Answer

Loss of possession

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Free throw for the opposing team

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Personal foul

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Jump ball

Question 27

How do intentional fouls in basketball impact fair play and sportsmanship?

Accepted Answer

Intentional fouls harm sportsmanship and create tension.

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Intentional fouls promote fair play.

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Intentional fouls are always allowed in basketball.

Question 28

What is the penalty for traveling?

Accepted Answer

Loss of possession of the ball

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Free throw for the opposing team

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Goal tending violation

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Technical foul

Question 29

Which type of foul is considered intentional and may result in ejection from the game?

Accepted Answer

Flagrant foul

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Personal foul

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Technical foul

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Blocking foul

Question 30

When a player illegally contacts an opponent who doesn't possess the ball, which type of foul is called?

Accepted Answer

Charging

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Blocking

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Pushing

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Holding

Question 31

In a basketball game, how many personal fouls can a player commit before they are disqualified (fouled out)?

Accepted Answer

5

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4

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6

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7

Question 32

Which violation occurs when a player takes more than two steps while dribbling without dribbling the ball again?

Accepted Answer

Traveling

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Double dribble

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Carrying

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Palming

Question 33

What happens if the shot clock expires before a team shoots?

Accepted Answer

Loss of possession

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Technical foul

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2-minute delay penalty

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Free throw

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a defensive strategy used to prevent fouls?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive guarding

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Perimeter defense

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Zone defense

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Man-to-man defense

Question 35

In the paint, what does the "3-second rule" refer to?

Accepted Answer

An offensive player cannot stay in the paint for more than 3 seconds

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A defensive player cannot stay in the paint for more than 3 seconds

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A player cannot hold the ball for more than 3 seconds in the paint

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A player cannot commit more than 3 fouls in the paint

Question 36

When a player jumps and makes contact with an opponent's legs, what type of foul is it?

Accepted Answer

Charging

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Blocking

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Pushing

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Holding

Question 37

How do personal fouls and blocking fouls differ?

Accepted Answer

Personal fouls are intentional, whereas blocking fouls are unintentional

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Blocking fouls are intentional, whereas personal fouls are unintentional

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Personal fouls involve contact with the ball, whereas blocking fouls do not

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Blocking fouls result in free throws, whereas personal fouls do not

Question 38

Which of these is a legal defensive tactic?

Accepted Answer

Charging

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Chest bump

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Tripping

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Grabbing

Question 39

How do fouls impact player and team statistics, including fouls drawn, free throw attempts, and player efficiency ratings?

Accepted Answer

Fouls can significantly affect player and team statistics, influencing free throw attempts, fouls drawn, and player efficiency ratings.

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Fouls only affect team statistics, not individual player statistics.

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Teams with a high number of fouls committed against them have higher free throw attempts and player efficiency ratings.

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Fouls have no effect on player efficiency ratings or free throw attempts.

Question 40

Which dribbling violation occurs when a player carries the ball without dribbling?

Accepted Answer

Carrying

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Traveling

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Double dribbling

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Charging

Question 41

What is the consequence of a personal foul?

Accepted Answer

Free throws and possession for the fouled team

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Loss of possession

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Technical foul

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Ejection

Question 42

Which action is considered an unsportsmanlike conduct and results in a technical foul?

Accepted Answer

Unsportsmanlike behavior

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Traveling

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Blocking

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Blocking a shot

Question 43

What is the key difference between a blocking foul and a charging foul?

Accepted Answer

In a blocking foul, the defender is stationary, while in a charging foul, the defender is moving.

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Charging fouls are always called when the offensive player initiates contact.

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Blocking fouls are more severe than charging fouls.

Question 44

When is a jump ball used to start play?

Accepted Answer

When two opposing players gain possession of the ball at the same time

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When a player travels

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When a player commits a personal foul

Question 45

What is the penalty for violating the backcourt rule?

Accepted Answer

Loss of possession

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Technical foul

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Double dribble

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Free throws

Question 46

How far is the free throw line from the basket?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

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12 feet

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10 feet

Question 47

What type of foul involves excessive or unsportsmanlike contact?

Accepted Answer

Flagrant foul

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Pushing a player from behind

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Blocking a shot

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Tripping a player

Question 48

What is the time limit for a team to advance the ball past half court once they gain possession?

Accepted Answer

8 seconds

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10 seconds

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5 seconds

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT considered a personal foul in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Traveling

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Charging

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Unsportsmanlike conduct

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Blocking

Question 50

How many free throws does a player receive after a shooting foul is called?

Accepted Answer

2

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3

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4

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1

Question 51

What is the penalty for a technical foul?

Accepted Answer

2 free throws for the opposing team and possession of the ball

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Loss of possession

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Disqualification

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3 foul shots

Question 52

What is the difference between blocking a shot and drawing a charge in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Blocking a shot involves the defensive player preventing the offensive player's shot attempt with their hands or arms in a vertical position, while drawing a charge happens when an offensive player runs into a stationary defensive player who has established legal guarding position.

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Blocking a shot involves the offensive player moving their body to prevent the defensive player from getting the ball, while drawing a charge happens when a defensive player uses their body to prevent the offensive player from moving forward.

Question 53

What is an effective strategy for avoiding fouls in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a wide base and keeping feet shoulder-width apart while moving

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Overreacting to pump fakes

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Slapping at the ball

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Reaching across the body excessively

Question 54

What is the consequence of committing a double dribble?

Accepted Answer

Loss of possession

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Flagrant foul

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Shooting foul

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Technical foul

Question 55

Which of the following behaviors is considered an unsportsmanlike foul in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Taunting the opponent

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Blocking a shot within the restricted area

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Double dribble

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Traveling

Question 56

What is the purpose of the shot clock in basketball?

Accepted Answer

To limit the amount of time a team has to shoot the ball, encouraging faster gameplay and reducing stalling tactics.

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To determine how many free throws a player receives.

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To regulate the game's duration.