Fiba Worldcup Of Basketball Rules Quiz

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    During a fast break, A1 is dribbling the ball with no defender between himself and the basket when B2 makes contact with A1 from behind. Should the official assess B2 with an unsportsmanlike foul?

    • Yes
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Basketball is a wonderful sport and an extremely exciting one to watch, whether from home on the couch or in an arena full of thousands of people. That being said, the rules of the game can be very complex for somebody just learning about it from the beginning.

Challenge yourself with questions about fouls, timeouts, scoring, and more. Explore the nuances of FIBA's unique approach to the game, including differences from other basketball leagues. Whether you're a seasoned basketball enthusiast or a newcomer to the sport, this quiz offers a chance to deepen your understanding of the FIBA World Cup and its rules.

So, grab your basketball IQ and step onto the virtual court to see if you have what it takes to become a rules master of the FIBA World Cup of Basketball. Think you know enough about the rules to get all of the questions in this quiz correct? Take the quiz to find out now!

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  • 2. 

    A3, while holding the ball, loses balance and falls to the floor.  Is this a traveling violation?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    No, A3 falling to the floor while holding the ball is not a traveling violation. In basketball, a traveling violation occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet illegally without dribbling the ball. Falling to the floor while holding the ball does not constitute a traveling violation unless the player travels before falling. Therefore, the act described does not qualify as a traveling violation.

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  • 3. 

    B2 claps his hands loudly near A1 who is in the act of shooting for a field goal. The attempt is unsuccessful.  Shall B2 be charged with a technical foul?     

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Yes, B2 should be charged with a technical foul. Clapping loudly near a player who is in the act of shooting can be considered as unsportsmanlike behavior and can distract the shooter, leading to an unsuccessful attempt. This behavior goes against the principles of fair play and can be penalized with a technical foul.

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  • 4. 

    A4 is driving to the basket when defensive player B4 falls backwards to the floor without contact having occurred between these players or after negligible contact which definitely did not cause the theatrical display of B4. A warning for such action has already been communicated to the team B players through the team B coach.  Shall a technical foul be charged to B4?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    A4’s action does not conform to the spirit and intent of the rules. A technical foul may be charged against A4.

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  • 5. 

    When does the shot clock reset to 14 seconds in FIBA basketball?

    • After an offensive rebound

    • After a defensive rebound

    • After a turnover

    • After a jump ball situation

    Correct Answer
    A. After an offensive rebound
    Explanation
    In FIBA basketball, the shot clock resets to 14 seconds after an offensive rebound. This rule gives the offensive team a shorter time frame to attempt a shot after securing an offensive rebound.

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  • 6. 

    A4 gains control of a ball on a rebound and returns to the floor. A4 is immediately closely guarded by B4. Without contacting B4, A4 excessively swings the elbows in an attempt to intimidate B4 or to clear enough space to pivot, pass, or dribble.  Shall a technical foul be charged to A4 for excessively swinging the elbows?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    If a defensive player causes contact with an opponent from behind or laterally in an attempt to stop a fast break and there is no opponent between the offensive player and the opponents’ basket, then the contact shall be judged to be unsportsmanlike. This has always been a legitimate aspect of the FIBA rule. However, there was inconsistency in when the rule was being applied. The new wording is intended to make it very clear that such an action is to be considered an unsportsmanlike foul.

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  • 7. 

    Does the 5-second closely guarded rule apply in the back court? 

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    A player who is holding a live ball on the playing court is closely guarded when an opponent is in an active guarding position at a distance of no more than one (1) metre.

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  • 8. 

    In basketball, which of the following situations results in a turnover?

    • In basketball, which of the following situations results in a turnover?

    • A player holds the ball for more than 5 seconds when closely guarded

    • A player jumps, catches the ball, and lands without passing or shooting

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    Each of these actions results in a turnover in basketball:
    Dribbling with both hands (Option A) is considered a "double dribble" violation.
    Holding the ball for more than 5 seconds when closely guarded (Option B) results in a violation known as the "5-second closely guarded" rule.
    Jumping, catching the ball, and landing without passing or shooting (Option C) is a "traveling" violation. All of these actions give possession of the ball to the opposing team, leading to a turnover.

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  • 9. 

    A1 is holding the ball for a last free throw. Teammate A2 enters the lane before A1 has released the ball. The free throw is eventually successful. Shall the free throw count?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    If a free throw is successful and the violation(s) is committed by any player(s) other than the free-throw shooter:
    • Point(s), if made, shall count.
    • Violation(s) shall be disregarded.

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  • 10. 

    The ball has left the hands of A4 on the throw in when B5 causes the contact with A5 and a foul is called on B5.  Shall this be an unsportsmanlike foul?

    • YES

    • NO

    Correct Answer
    A. NO
    Explanation
    In basketball, if a foul occurs before the ball is released on a throw-in, it is typically not considered an unsportsmanlike foul. Unsportsmanlike fouls are typically reserved for more severe fouls, such as unnecessary roughness or deliberate attempts to harm an opponent, or for unsportsmanlike conduct, such as taunting or disrespect toward officials. In the scenario described, the foul occurred during the course of normal play and before the ball was released on the throw-in, so it would not typically be considered an unsportsmanlike foul.

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  • 11. 

    After touching the backboard on a try for goal by A4, the ball is still in its upward flight, completely above the level of the ring, when B4 touches the ball. The official calls a violation for goal tending. Is this correct?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Goal tending occurs during a shot for a field goal when a player touches the ball while it is completely above the level of the ring and:
    • It is on its downward flight to the basket, or
    • After it has hit the backboard.

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  • 12. 

    While holding the ball, A3 is being closely guarded by B2. Must B2 allow sufficient room for A3 to pivot? 

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    Yes, B2 must allow sufficient room for A3 to pivot. When an offensive player is closely guarded (meaning a defender is no more than 1 meter away), the offensive player has 5 seconds to shoot, pass, or dribble. During this time, the defender must give the offensive player enough space to execute their moves, including pivoting. A pivot is a legal movement in which a player holding the ball steps once or more in any direction with the same foot (called the pivot foot) while the other foot remains at its point of contact with the floor.

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  • 13. 

    A4 is dribbling the ball in his backcourt when the official calls an eight-second violation. The display on the twenty-four second device shows that only seven seconds have passed.  Is the official correct in calling an eight-second violation?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Yes, the official is correct in calling an eight-second violation. In basketball, the eight-second violation occurs when a team possesses the ball for more than eight seconds in its backcourt. The backcourt is the half of the court that contains the team’s defensive basket. The rule prohibits a backcourt possession lasting longer than eight seconds to prevent teams from camping with the ball on defense or playing keep-away. The penalty for committing an eight-second violation is a turnover, with the ball being given to the opposing team at the midcourt line. The eight-second rule exists in NBA and FIBA basketball, while in NCAA and high school basketball, the time players have to cross the midcourt line is 10 seconds rather than eight.

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  • 14. 

    A4 releases the ball on a try for goal. The horn sounds to end the period. After the horn, while in its upward flight, the ball is touched by B4. After the touch by B4, the ball enters the basket. Shall the goal count?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    No. The ball become dead when the ball which is in flight on a shot for a field goal is touched by a player from either team after:
     An official blows his whistle.
     The game clock signal sounds for the end of the period.
     The twenty-four second device signal sounds.

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  • 15. 

    A1 commits his second technical foul in the game. Must A1 be disqualified? 

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    In basketball, a player who commits a technical foul will be disqualified if it is their second technical foul in the game. Therefore, A1 must be disqualified after committing their third technical foul.

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  • 16. 

    Thrower-in A4, in the team A frontcourt, attempts to pass the ball to A3. A3 jumps into the air, gains control of the ball and returns to the floor.  Has a violation occurred in either (a) or (b)?

    • Yes

    • NO

    Correct Answer
    A. NO
    Explanation
    In basketball, as described, there is no violation. When a thrower-in attempts to pass the ball to a teammate in the frontcourt, there is no violation as long as the pass is made within the allotted time and the player receiving the pass (A3 in this case) does not commit any violations, such as traveling or stepping out of bounds. Therefore, no violation has occurred in this scenario.

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  • 17. 

    In basketball, what is the rule for "goaltending"?

    • A defensive player touches the ball while it is falling towards the basket in a downward trajectory

    • A player blocks the ball while it is still in the offensive player’s hands

    • An offensive player touches the ball while it is on the rim

    • A player stops the ball from going out of bounds

    Correct Answer
    A. A defensive player touches the ball while it is falling towards the basket in a downward trajectory
    Explanation
    Goaltending occurs when a defensive player interferes with a shot while the ball is on its downward trajectory toward the basket or when the ball is above the rim and has a chance of going in. Once the ball is in this position, it cannot be legally touched by a defensive player. Option B refers to a clean block, option C describes offensive basket interference, and option D does not describe goaltending.

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  • 18. 

    In the FIBA Basketball World Cup, which of the following situations will result in a team being awarded two free throws and possession of the ball?

    • A defensive foul in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter

    • A technical foul on the coach during overtime

    • A defensive player committing an unsportsmanlike foul during a fast break

    • An offensive player committing a charging foul while in the act of shooting

    Correct Answer
    A. A defensive player committing an unsportsmanlike foul during a fast break
    Explanation
    In the FIBA Basketball World Cup, when a defensive player commits an unsportsmanlike foul during a fast break, the opposing team is awarded two free throws and retains possession of the ball. This rule is in place to prevent dangerous and unfair play during fast breaks, where the offensive team has a clear opportunity to score. The other situations mentioned may result in free throws or possession changes, but they do not result in both free throws and possession being awarded together.

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  • 19. 

    Which of the following actions constitutes an offensive foul in FIBA basketball?

    • Illegal screen by a stationary player

    • Shooting the ball after the shot clock expires

    • Holding the ball for more than 24 seconds

    • Blocking a defender while setting a screen

    Correct Answer
    A. Illegal screen by a stationary player
    Explanation
    An illegal screen by a stationary player, also known as a moving screen, is considered an offensive foul in FIBA basketball. This occurs when an offensive player sets a screen and moves into the path of a defender without giving them enough time and space to change direction.

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  • 20. 

    A4 is in the act of shooting for a goal when B4 attempts to distract A4 by shouting loudly or stamping their feet heavily on the floor. The shot for the basket is successful.  How shall the officials rule in considering the shot?

    • Successful.

    • Unsuccessful.

    Correct Answer
    A. Successful.
    Explanation
    In considering the shot, the officials shall rule the shot as successful and award the points to A4's team. In basketball, distracting or attempting to distract an opponent during a shot attempt is considered unsportsmanlike conduct and can result in a technical foul being assessed against the offending player or team. However, the rules dictate that if the shot is successful despite the distraction, the basket still counts. Therefore, regardless of B4's actions, since A4's shot for the basket was successful, the officials shall rule the shot as valid and award the appropriate points to A4's team.

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Danielle Shafer |Basketball Coach |
Danielle Shafer holds a Master's degree in Marketing from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Coaching from Urbana University. With a passion for sports education and community involvement, she volunteered at Special Olympics events from January 2012 to teach basketball and directed camps like the Wayne High School Basketball Camp in May 2012.

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