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Basketball · Level 1: Beginner · Sub-level 1.2

Court, Ball and Gear

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 22 October 2026 · markdown

The names of the court's areas, the basket and backboard, nets and rims, balls and their materials, shoes, kit, protective gear and practice equipment.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1Names of court areasTake a test

  1. The restricted area is usually called the paint or the key.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  2. The elbows are where the free-throw line meets the sides of the lane.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  3. The block is the low post spot by the lane, near the basket, often marked by a small square.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  4. The wing is out to the side, roughly level with the free-throw line.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  5. The corner three is shot from the short stretch of the arc near the end line.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  6. The top of the key is the area out in front of the free-throw circle.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  7. The end line behind each basket is commonly called the baseline.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  8. From the basket: the paint, the free-throw line, the top of the key, then three-point range.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  9. Corner, wing, then out level with the top of the key.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  10. A sits at the corner of the free-throw line: the elbow. B is the block, C the corner, D the top of the arc.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

Test 2The hoop and backboardTake a test

  1. Top-level backboards are transparent tempered glass.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  2. Shots off the backboard are said to go 'off the glass'.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  3. Padding cushions players who leap up near the basket.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  4. Players aim at the square, often its top corner, for shots off the glass.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  5. Bank shots work best from angles to the side, where the board helps guide the ball in.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  6. The structure holding the backboard is the basket support, sometimes called the stanchion.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  7. Shot clock displays sit above each backboard so every player can see them.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  8. The base, the board's padded bottom edge, the rim, then the top of the board.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  9. Hand, backboard, rim, net.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  10. Aim at the top corner of the square on the near side.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

Test 3Nets, rims and shotsTake a test

  1. Breakaway rims flex under a dunk and snap back, protecting the board and player.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  2. The net checks the ball briefly so everyone can see a basket was scored.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  3. A shot that touches only the net is a swish.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  4. A clumsy miss that clangs off the rim is called a brick.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  5. An air ball touches nothing at all.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  6. Some outdoor courts use chain nets, which last longer outside.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  7. A ball that rolls round the rim and out is an in-and-out or rim-out.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  8. A swish is cleanest; an air ball misses everything.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  9. The breakaway rim gives under the force and snaps back.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  10. A swish goes through touching nothing but net.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

Test 4The ballTake a test

  1. Men's 5x5 uses the size 7 ball.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  2. The small raised bumps, or pebbling, help the player grip the ball.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  3. The grooves are the ball's channels or seams.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  4. Pebbling gives the fingers grip for dribbling and shooting.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  5. Game balls are orange or light brown-orange, easy to see.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  6. A smaller, lighter ball suits small hands and helps good technique.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  7. Balls are inflated through a valve using a pump and needle.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  8. A cover over a wound carcass, with the air held in a rubber bladder.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  9. Size 5, then 6, then 7.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  10. An adult man playing 5x5 uses the size 7 ball.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

Test 5Ball materialsTake a test

  1. Indoor game balls are leather or composite (synthetic) leather.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  2. Composite balls use a man-made leather-like cover.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  3. Rubber balls are inexpensive and stand up to outdoor courts.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  4. Leather balls grip better once they have been played with for a while.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  5. Indoor/outdoor balls, usually composite, cope with both surfaces.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  6. Composite covers are often designed to manage sweat and moisture.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  7. Rough surfaces quickly ruin a leather ball.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  8. Rubber is cheapest, leather usually dearest.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  9. Rubber is toughest; leather is for indoor floors.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  10. Rubber stands up to asphalt; leather and indoor composite wear out there.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

Test 6Basketball shoesTake a test

  1. High-tops wrap the ankle, which many players feel steadies it.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  2. Basketball involves constant lateral moves, so shoes support sideways movement.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  3. Non-marking soles keep wooden floors clean.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  4. Herringbone tread patterns grip the floor for quick stops.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  5. Running shoes lack the lateral support needed for basketball movement.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  6. Cushioning absorbs the impact of repeated jumps and landings.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  7. Worn tread loses grip, raising the risk of slipping.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  8. Low-tops sit below the ankle; high-tops cover it.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  9. Fit them properly, break them in at practice, then play games in them.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  10. A high collar wraps the ankle; mesh, colour and laces do not steady it.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

Test 7Playing kitTake a test

  1. Numbers appear on both the front and back of the shirt.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  2. Matching colours make it clear who is on which team.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  3. Basketball jerseys are traditionally sleeveless.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  4. Turning a reversible jersey inside out switches a player's team in practice.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  5. Compression shorts and tights are common under the kit.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  6. Headbands soak up sweat before it runs into the eyes.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  7. Good socks cushion the feet and reduce rubbing.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  8. Compression gear sits underneath, the playing shorts over it, warm-up trousers on top until the game.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  9. Reversible jerseys sort the teams in seconds.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  10. They let a coach split players into two teams quickly.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

Test 8Protective gearTake a test

  1. A mouthguard cushions the teeth and jaw from knocks.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  2. Ankle braces add support to an often-injured joint.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  3. Clear masks protect a facial injury while it heals.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  4. Buddy taping uses the next finger as a splint.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  5. Sports goggles protect the eyes from fingers and elbows.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  6. Pads soften knocks when players hit the hardwood.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  7. Arm sleeves keep the arm warm and supported; they do not change the rules.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  8. Eyes, mouth, knees, ankles.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  9. Report it, get it checked, then tape it before going back.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  10. A mouthguard protects the teeth; a brace the ankle, pads the knees, goggles the eyes.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

Test 9Practice equipmentTake a test

  1. Cones mark paths and spots for drills.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  2. Return nets feed the ball back so a shooter can take many shots alone.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  3. They block the downward view so players learn to dribble with their eyes up.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  4. Shooting machines rebound and pass so a player can shoot many times.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  5. A tactics board lets the coach sketch plays and positions.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  6. Pads let coaches bump players so they learn to score through contact.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  7. A rack keeps balls close to hand for practice.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  8. Shoot, the net returns it, catch, repeat.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  9. Set up, weave through, change hands, finish.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  10. They block the view of the ball so the player dribbles with his eyes up.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

Test 10Looking after a ballTake a test

  1. A slightly moistened needle slides in without damaging the valve.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  2. Manufacturers print the right pressure range on the ball.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  3. Sitting on a ball can distort it.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  4. Heat and damp damage balls, so store them cool and dry.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  5. A light wipe and drying keeps leather in good shape.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  6. Low bounce usually means the ball is under-inflated.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  7. Over-inflation makes a ball too bouncy and strains it.

    Source: General basketball reference · recall

  8. Check the target, prepare the needle, inflate, test.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  9. Clean, dry, check, store.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

  10. A soft, low-bouncing ball needs air, up to the pressure printed on it.

    Source: General basketball reference · applied

Sources

General basketball references, FIBA (3x3, mini-basketball), IWBF, FIBA/WABC Coaches Manual; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered FIBA rules belong to the Rules category.

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